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Whether advising a director during a voluntary administration or litigating claims under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), Thomas brings a technical, precise and goal-oriented approach to every matter. His precision and technical expertise is underpinned by a rich knowledge of insolvency and securities law.
Thomas brings a passionate and considered approach to his practice, with a close attention to detail and a drive to achieve to extract the strongest result for his clients.
Thomas regularly acts on both litigious and non-litigious matters, in the areas of bankruptcy, insolvency, securities, commercial litigation and debt recovery.
His broad experience comes to bear in advising a range of clients, particularly in respect of the Personal Property Securties Act 2009 (PPSA), insolvency law and litigation, and claims under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). Thomas regularly acts for corporations, external administrators and directors alike.
Thomas’ experience is supported by an interest in languages. He is conversational in Mandarin and Ukrainian and brings to each client a desire to understand their goals and needs.
Thomas’ focus on precise and effective advice, coupled with a deep understanding of his clients’ goals, drive him to achieving both economical and effective outcomes.
Whether advising a director during a voluntary administration or litigating claims under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), Thomas brings a technical, precise and goal-oriented approach to every matter. His precision and technical expertise is underpinned by a rich knowledge of insolvency and securities law.
Thomas brings a passionate and considered approach to his practice, with a close attention to detail and a drive to achieve to extract the strongest result for his clients.
Thomas regularly acts on both litigious and non-litigious matters, in the areas of bankruptcy, insolvency, securities, commercial litigation and debt recovery.
His broad experience comes to bear in advising a range of clients, particularly in respect of the Personal Property Securties Act 2009 (PPSA), insolvency law and litigation, and claims under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). Thomas regularly acts for corporations, external administrators and directors alike.
Thomas’ experience is supported by an interest in languages. He is conversational in Mandarin and Ukrainian and brings to each client a desire to understand their goals and needs.
Thomas’ focus on precise and effective advice, coupled with a deep understanding of his clients’ goals, drive him to achieving both economical and effective outcomes.
A Tale of Two Courts: Competing Jurisdictions in Cross-Border Liquidations & In the matter of Mawson Infrastructure Group Inc (in liq) [2026] FCA 848 — Thomas' article examines the challenges that arise when insolvency proceedings span multiple jurisdictions, focusing on the Federal Court of Australia’s decision in Mawson Infrastructure Group Inc (in liq) [2026] FCA 848. He considers the interaction between Australian liquidation proceedings and a US court-ordered worldwide stay under section 362 of the US Bankruptcy Code, exploring the application of section 482(1) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and the Cross-Border Insolvency Act 2008 (Cth).
Sailing in Safe(r) Waters: The Courts Clarify the Scope of Section 588GAAA of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) — Thomas' article considers the operation of the Safe-Harbour Period for insolvent trading under section 588GAAA of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), drawing on recent judicial guidance from Preiner v Shin and Star Recruitment Service Pty Ltd v Smith to identify key interpretive takeaways for directors and liquidators still navigating debts incurred during the pandemic period.
Re-Shaping Security: Reforms to the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth) — Thomas' article examines the long-awaited reform package proposed for the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth), tracing the history of the Whittaker Report and the government's 2023 response. He outlines the key proposed changes, including simplifying registration requirements for trust assets, amending the definition of a PPS Lease, and narrowing the definition of motor vehicles, and explores the transitional challenges that lie ahead, particularly around whether a grandfathering or temporary perfection approach will be adopted to manage existing security interests.
