Legal Project Management Plan & Checklist
Purpose of this Guide: Use this fork when representing a director of an insolvent company who wishes to initiate a voluntary winding-up. Rather than defending a creditor's court application, the shareholders pass a special resolution to place the company into liquidation and appoint their own licensed insolvency practitioner. It focuses on PPSR searches, liquidator consents, and managing director liability risk.
Jurisdiction: New Zealand High Court and Companies Office.
The Process at a Glance: First, the board audits the company's financial position, verifies PPSR registrations, and identifies secured creditors. Once insolvency is established, the board obtains written consent from a licensed liquidator. The shareholders then pass a special resolution to appoint the liquidator. Following the appointment, the liquidator files notices with the registry, publishes public notices, and takes control of company assets. Directors must deliver all company books, records, and the Statement of Affairs within 5 working days.
Key Legislation and Case Law: Governed by Section 241(2)(a) of the Companies Act 1993. Crucial considerations include the director liability provisions for reckless trading under Section 135 and obligations under Section 136. The liquidator's powers to demand information are set out in Section 261, with strict criminal penalties under Section 261(3) for non-compliance.
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This legal matter plan provides a structured workflow for Bankruptcy & Insolvency cases, outlining the standard Insolvency Administration process. Utilize these tracking templates to manage your legal cases efficiently.
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