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August 2024
WIRV Lunchtime Briefing: Interacting with FEG throughout the lifecycle of an appointment: from VA to liquidation
Join us as we hear from Georgia Boyce and Elizabeth Reinehr, Senior Government Lawyers in the Active Creditor team of the FEG Recovery Program, Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations to hear about Active Creditor’s involvement in voluntary administrations, their review of reports to creditors and attendance at meetings and the type of Court applications/issues that FEG engage with. The presenters will also provide some brief insights into FEG’s Recovery Funding team and the recalibration of FEG Recovery Program to…
Find out more »September 2024
WIRV Coffee Catch-Ups
The WIRV Networking Committee is thrilled to invite you to the 2024 WIRV Coffee Catch Ups! Book into a session between 3 September 2024 and 30 October 2024 using the TryBooking link here. You are welcome to choose any session, subject to availability. Book now so you don’t miss out on a coffee! This is a free, members-only event. If attending in person, attendees have a choice of 1x non-alcoholic beverage per person. WIRV aims to ensure that attendees…
Find out more »Footy Finals Luncheon 2024
On Friday 13 September 2024 WIRV held the 26th Annual Footy Finals Luncheon at Palladium, Crown, celebrating all things footy! This year our event charity was Groomed to Go. Groomed to Go is a charitable organisation dedicated to empowering individuals by providing professional attire and styling advice for job interviews, work placements, and other significant life events. Groomed to Go offer a supportive environment where clients receive clothing and accessories to present their best selves, along with workshops and coaching…
Find out more »Footy Finals After Party 2024
The 26th Annual Footy Finals After Party was held at Echostate, Crown Melbourne following the Luncheon. We hope you all enjoyed both the Luncheon and After Party!
Find out more »October 2024
POSTPONED – WIRV Breakfast Briefing – Intellectual Property for Insolvency Practitioners
Unfortunately, due to extenuating circumstances, our breakfast briefing due to be held on Thursday, 3 October 2024 has been postponed, with a new date to be advised in due course. Any tickets paid for by our non-members will be refunded to you as soon as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and hope to see you at our next briefing!
Find out more »Career Progression Boardroom Lunch with Judicial Registrar Kim Woronczak
Thank you to everyone who attended yesterday and contributed to the insightful discussion lead by Judicial Registrar Kim Woronczak of the Supreme Court of Victoria. Special thanks also to FCW Lawyers, for kindly hosting the event. WIRV’s Career Progression Boardroom Lunch series is aimed at our members to provide them with an opportunity to hear career stories of other women in the industry and to ask any questions that they may not otherwise have the opportunity to ask. Keep an…
Find out more »WIRV Music Bingo Night 2024!
Thank you to those who attended WIRV's Music Bingo – Halloween edition held on Thursday, 31 October at The Yorkshire Stingo Hotel. Congratulations to the lucky winners!
Find out more »December 2024
WIRV Lunch time Briefing: Godfreys Group – managing personal liability, consumer claims and other matters arising in a retail trade-on administration
Thank you to everyone who attended the Lunch time briefing, whether in person or online, to hear from Katherine Payne, Partner, and David Markham, Special Counsel, of Hall & Wilcox. The presentation discussed the Godfreys Group administration, particularly in relation to managing personal liability and consumer claims. Special thanks also to Hall & Wilcox, for kindly hosting the event.
Find out more »February 2025
Career Progression Boardroom Lunch with Jen Reynolds
WIRV thanks Jennifer for her time and for coming to speak our members in respect of her early experiences as a solicitor, before moving into the public sector at ASIC. Jennifer provided some valuable tips for practitioners, including saying yes to opportunities as they arise, recognising the importance of building a supportive community around you, and always ensuring others know and understand your future professional ambitions. The lunch was enjoyed by all those who attended, and WIRV extends its further…
Find out more »March 2025
WIRV Lunchtime Briefing – “Section 444GA – a Danish saga!”
Our next lunchtime briefing is to be held on Wednesday, 26 March 2025. Principal David Coyne of BRI Ferrier and Graeme Scott, Partner, and Alice Rudaya, Senior Associate, of Hunt & Hunt Lawyers, will discuss a recent application they made under section 444GA to effect a transfer of shares under a Voluntary Administration/Deed of Company Arrangement. The presentation will be held in person at the LIV, Level 13/140 William St, Melbourne VIC 3000. Lunch and refreshments will be provided, and…
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