This unit examines some of the central rules, policies, and principles of corporate bankruptcy and insolvency law, as well as the economic and social objectives attributed to the bankruptcy and insolvency system. The unit will be taught from a comparative perspective, drawing upon the laws of Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. A comparative perspective will enable students to examine and critically evaluate the varied legal solutions to common insolvency law issues. This approach will allow students to acquire advanced and specialized knowledge in recent developments in insolvency law. The unit will draw upon the 2023 report, Corporate Insolvency in Australia, to inform discussion about the policy objectives of insolvency law and reform proposals. Topics covered include the history of insolvency law, insolvency law theory, involuntary liquidations, voidable preferences, and director liability. The timetable is available at Further information about this unit is available in the Sydney Law School timetable https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/4533/pages/postgraduate-lecture-timetable.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Law |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Jason Harris, jason.harris@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Thomas Telfer, thomas.telfer@sydney.edu.au |