Christopher Melberzs

Advised on corporate restructuring and associated risks, including in relation to 'Creditor Defeating Dispositions' under s 555FDB of the Corporations Act 2001.

Advised a global catering group based in Switzerland on Australia's Safe-Harbour provisions and director liability under the Corporations Act. 

Acted for Big 4 Banks and non-bank lenders in complex and litigated debt recovery matters.

Acted for a trustee in bankruptcy to successfully recover uncommercial transactions made by a bankrupt individual in conjunction with one of Australia's largest Ponzi schemes.

Acted for and advising a mortgagee in a matter involving a registered mortgage, a restraining order pursuant to the Confiscation Act 1997 (Vic.), and an intervening application to have the restraining order set aside.

Acted for a mortgagee in possession of a commercial property in NSW, involving claims of passing off under the Trademarks Act 1995 (Cth) and a breach of mortgagee’s duties.

Acted for private purchasers in a property transaction dispute concerning allegations of fraud on behalf of the vendors and delivering a successful, timely, and cost-effective outcome.

Acted for a global construction and engineering supplier to successfully settle an unfair preference claim under the Corporations Act worth AU$139,701.00 for the amount of AU$45,000.00.

Advised a high net worth individual on personal financial structuring to minimise liability in an insolvency scenario.