Can a creditor hold a parent company liable when its subsidiary cannot pay?
An unpaid judgment against a subsidiary did not establish fraudulent trading by its former parent; the underlying transactions and evidence were decisive.
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Can a company recover secret payments received by its directors from a contractor?
A genuine services contract did not excuse undisclosed benefits received by company insiders, but recovery still depended on the wrong and loss proved.
Can a joint venture partner sue its business partners personally to recover money advanced under their agreement?
A Federal Court decision explains when a joint venture partner can recover money directly and why the agreement, personal promises and payment records matter.
High Court Dismisses Claim Against Director in Share Sale Dispute
Can a director be personally liable for a share sale? The High Court dismissed the claim against the individual director represented by Messrs. Koo Jia Hung.
Can a company unilaterally amend its arbitration clause to cover an existing court dispute?
The Court of Appeal considers whether a company can amend its arbitration clause after a distributor has already brought the dispute to court.
Can Property Buyers Recover Unpaid Rent from a Developer When Another Company Signed the Tenancy?
A practical guide for property buyers and businesses reviewing rental promises, company obligations and unpaid rent.
Does a Breach of a Shareholders’ Agreement Automatically Amount to Minority Oppression?
A practical starting point for shareholders assessing a joint venture dispute: organise the promises, company decisions, funding records and desired outcome.