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November 2021
WIRV Morning Webinar – Case Study: Steller Group Receivership
Thank you to everyone who joined our morning webinar on 16 November 2021. We are grateful that Matthew Hutton and Daniel Power of McGrathNicol presented a case study on the Steller Group Receivership and discussed the events leading up to the insolvency, the highlights and challenges of the receivership and the strategic considerations of selling approximately $300 million of property assets under the Receivers’ control whilst managing competing interests and claims.
Find out more »March 2022
International Women’s Day Lunch 2022
WIRV was thrilled to host its 2022 International Women’s Day Lunch on Tuesday, 1 March 2022 at ZINC, Federation Square. Thank you to those who attended and heard from our special guest panel who shared their insights on the 2022 International Women's Day campaign theme - #breakthebias. Our panel included: Chris Hodge, McGrathNicol (WIRV Awards – Male Contributor to Change Runner Up 2021) Natasha Toholka, Norton Rose Fulbright (WIRV Awards – Outstanding Female Winner 2021) Jennifer Reynolds (Rozea), ASIC
Find out more »WIRV Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Women in Insolvency and Restructuring Victoria (WIRV) will be held at 4.30 pm on 30 March 2022 via video or telephone conferencing facilities. Further details will be sent to you upon receiving your RSVP. The purpose of the AGM is to: confirm the minutes of the 2021 Annual General Meeting; receive from the Committee of Management (Committee) reports as to the business conducted by WIRV during its 2021/2022 committee year; receive and consider the…
Find out more »April 2022
WIRV Career Progression Boardroom Lunch with Sophie Inwood
In the second of our Career Progression Boardroom Lunch series, Sophie Inwood shared insights into her career journey, including becoming a partner and the head of the litigation and insolvency team at QR Lawyers while juggling a busy family life. Attendees were able to ask questions and have discussions with Sophie and other attendees in a comfortable and confidential setting over lunch. Thank you to everyone for coming and contributing!
Find out more »WIRV Morning Webinar – Creditor Defeating Dispositions
Thank you to everyone who joined our first webinar of 2022. We are grateful to Brett Warren of ASIC who discussed the introduction of a new form of voidable transaction known as a Creditor Defeating Disposition (CDD). In February 2020, legislation received royal assent that introduced a CDDs. The presentation covered the following: 1. ASIC’s work in and around CDDs; 2. The legislation that applies to the new CDD transaction; 3. ASIC’s process for handling a liquidator’s request for it…
Find out more »WIRV Network and Reconnect
Thank you to everyone who attended our first in-person networking event for 2022 and made it such an enjoyable evening. It was great to see familiar faces and also meet new people. We look forward to seeing you at our next event!
Find out more »May 2022
WIRV Career Progression Boardroom Breakfast with Bridget Slocum
In the first of our Career Progression Boardroom Breakfast series, Bridget Slocum shared insights into her initial career as a solicitor, her pathway to the Bar and her experiences from both. Attendees were able to ask questions and have discussions with Bridget and other attendees in a comfortable and confidential setting over breakfast. Thank you to everyone for coming and contributing!
Find out more »2022 Trivia Night
Thanks to all who attended the 2022 WIRV Trivia Night for a wonderful night of trivia and networking at Crown. This event was kindly sponsored by Hymans.
Find out more »June 2022
WIRV Morning Webinar – Negotiation – Refreshing the basics
Thank you for joining us for the morning webinar on 17 June 2022. We heard from Nicole Davidson of Nicole Davidson Negotiation, who looked at the foundations of what you need to know to negotiate effectively with examples taken from real deals.
Find out more »July 2022
WIRV Winter Cocktail and Awards Night
RSVP Date extended to 10:30AM on 27 July 2022! The WIRV Winter Cocktail and Awards Night will be held on Thursday, 28 July 2022 from 6pm at The George on Collins, 162-168 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000. Join us for a night of networking and to announce and celebrate the recipients of the 2022 WIRV Awards. Tickets are $105 (incl. GST) per person for Members, $135 (incl. GST) per person for non-Members, and include a 3-hour drinks and canapés package.
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