Cassie acts in complex corporate and insolvency disputes that test governance, director conduct and financial accountability. She is known for devising unique solutions to obtain the best outcomes for clients.
Biography
Cassie specialises in corporate litigation arising from financial distress, governance failures and contested control. She has been involved in litigation that has established important precedents, including landmark oppression proceedings clarifying the availability of relief under section 233 of the Corporations Act in trust structures.
Her practice spans multi-million dollar claims and intricate legal frameworks, representing liquidators, trustees, directors and creditors. She guides clients through administrations, restructures and litigation strategies, often in high-pressure environments.
Cassie is trusted to manage matters involving dense factual records, novel legal issues and significant financial exposure.
Cassie's experience
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Windsor Developments (CJG Partners)
Acted on behalf of liquidator in applying for leave pursuant to s477(2B) of the Corporations Act which became a quasi-fight between shareholders and resulted in a new agreement being entered into and an application being made pursuant to r90-15 of the Insolvency Practice Schedule. -
Alvarez & Marsal
Acted for the external administrators on the voluntary administration and liquidation of a national services group employing approximately 1,700 staff, advising on investigations, director and related‑party claims, freezing orders, and contested creditor and employee claims arising from a high‑profile collapse. -
ASIC v Franklin
Acted for the liquidators in an application for ASIC for their removal on the grounds of an apprehension of a lack of independence. The determination in the proceeding effects how Declarations of Independence Relevant Relationships and Indemnities (DIRRIs) are now completed. -
Gargaro parties
Acted in landmark oppression proceedings establishing precedent on relief under section 233 of the Corporations Act in the context of trust structures. -
Virgin Australia
Acted on behalf of some minority creditors in challenging the refusal by an administrator to consider a proposal for a Deed of Company Arrangement. -
Waratah (Dye and Co)
Acted on behalf of Liquidator in their application to be appointed receiver of trust assets. This matter is now often cited as being one of the leading cases relied on in Victoria in respect of the appointment of receivers over trust assets.