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Vanessa is a Practice Leader at LegalVision with a strong background in dispute resolution and litigation. Vanessa has over 10 years of experience in commercial litigation and has experience in all Court jurisdictions.

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October 23, 2018

Can I Pay a Judgment Debt by Instalments?

If a judgment debt has been entered against you, you must act quickly if you...

September 12, 2018

I’m a Judgment Debtor. What are the Next Steps?

A person or a company who is a party to court proceedings, may become a...

September 12, 2018

‘Show Cause’ Hearings in New South Wales

The court’s paramount aim is to conduct matters in a way that ensures that they...

September 12, 2018

How Important Is Your Dispute Resolution Clause?

Dispute resolution clauses can be effective when drafted properly and to your needs. They need...

July 4, 2018

What Costs Can I Recover in Debt Recovery Proceedings?

Even if you are successful in getting a judgment against your debtor, not all your...

January 19, 2017

Independent Contractor Agreements: A Litigator’s Perspective

Poorly drafted contracts that don’t accurately reflect the terms of the agreement can result in...

January 12, 2017

8 Practical Tips to Help You Recover a Debt

In business, it’s not uncommon for a customer or client to fail to pay their...

December 13, 2016

What is the Voluntary Administration Process?

Directors can elect to place a debtor company into voluntary administration if they believe it is...

December 13, 2016

5 FAQs About Receivership and Corporate Insolvency

When a company is in financial difficulty, a secured creditor can place a company into...

June 3, 2016

Dealing with Proceedings in the Small Claims Division of a NSW Local Court

If you are commencing proceedings, or you have been served with a Claim for the...

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