78215 Finance Law
8cpRequisite(s): ( 78100c Postgraduate Legal Research OR ((102 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C04236 Juris Doctor OR 102 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C04250 Juris Doctor Master of Business Administration)))
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Anti-requisite(s): 76080 Finance Law AND 78214 Finance Law
Description
This subject provides a detailed examination of the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cwlth) including what constitutes secured finance, compliance with the regime, consequences of non-compliance and lessons from domestic and foreign jurisprudence combining the legal analysis with practical application. This subject also considers the legal framework within which commercial enterprises raise debt finance and an examination of issues in talking security. Various forms of secured and unsecured finance are considered, including acquisition and asset financing arrangements and lending to trusts. Methods for protecting unsecured loans are also covered including negative pledge lending and guarantees. Key aspects of insolvency law are also discussed.
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- Subject EFTSL: 0.167
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