Madison Branson Lawyers

A highly regarded law firm with servicing in commercial, property and litigation | Proceeds of Crime & Confiscation Law | Web3 | Funds Management & Lending

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As the traditional lending market tightens, it is becoming commonplace for multiple private lenders to be involved in construction deals. While this benefits both borrowers and lenders, it also increases the complexity of lending arrangements. By @STsapepas, Link in comments.

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There has been an increase in private lending for property developments. This has been driven in part by borrowers seeking alternative financing options as traditional financial institutions tighten their lending criteria. Read @STsapepas's latest article: https://t.co/ndx1aEcVsu

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The recent decision by the Court of Appeal in The Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police v Danny Zayneh & Ors [2025] VSCA 65 looks at the process of seeking a stay to a Proceeds of Crime (POC) proceeding. Read @STsapepas 's latest article here: https://t.co/WH5oCx0E44

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Internationally, several instances have led to significant consumer losses arising from a lack of regulation over digital assets - something Australia wants to avoid.

@STsapepas’s latest article discusses how governments are grappling with formulating regulatory frameworks - including Australia’s. Read it here: https://t.co/R92Ymd79ub

#Law #Web3 #Blockchain #Cryptocurrency #Regulation

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In recent years, the value and complexity of the crypto-asset market has experienced rapid growth. Australia & many countries are either consulting on or in the process of developing domestic regulations.

@STsapepas’s latest article discusses current regulation & what’s on the horizon: https://t.co/mEHeqpVMJV

#Law #Crypto #CryptoCurrency #Regulation

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We’re pleased to announce that we’ve relocated to Level 21, 90 Collins Street, Melbourne, bringing us closer to our valued clients and partners.

We look forward to welcoming you to our new office.

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#Law #Relocation #CollinsStreet

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Risk is an inevitable part of developing property. While they are largely dependent on an array of situational factors, the most common tend to relate to market conditions, financing, construction, leasing and exiting.

@STsapepas explores these risks in our latest article: https://t.co/yHJHKbFpjN

#Law #Property #PropertyDevelopment #Finance

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Structuring property and development financing has its complexities and challenges - particularly during times of higher interest rates and general economic uncertainty. However, opportunities always exist.

@STsapepas discusses the how & why: https://t.co/WhDXZenLzs

#Law #Property #Finance

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It’s an age old question when it comes to raising capital - should a business take on debt, or surrender equity?
As you would expect, each option has its benefits & risks.

@STsapepas' recent article explores these elements in the context of the tech sector - read it here: https://t.co/5AaEOxzN7J

#Law #CapitalRaising #Debt #Equity #Technology

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In an important Proceeds of Crime development, the scope for obtaining quarantine (or prohibition) orders, which prevent the dissemination of coercively acquired information under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, has narrowed.

See the implications set out in @STsapepas’s summary: https://t.co/KXkxRNOnAu

#ProceedsOfCrime #Law #Confiscation

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Securing adequate funding continues to prove challenging for a number of start-up & early-stage businesses. @STsapepas identifies some elements businesses should consider when they’ve got an eye on raising capital.

Read here: https://t.co/G9eajI3WuE

#Finance #Fundraising #Law #Corporations #startup

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Property developers & fund managers undertaking capital raisings for property acquisitions face uncertainty around potential double duty liability following a recent VCAT decision.

Read @STsapepas's summary + analysis of its implications: https://t.co/S697bSsaUW

#Law #Property #CapitalRaising

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Lenders to the collapsed mining & materials company Arrium have failed in their appeal to hold the CFO & Group Treasurer personally liable.

For key elements + implications for both company execs & financial institutions: https://t.co/29Q3WryZv0

#Law #CommercialLaw #Insolvency

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@BlockchainAUS 2023 Security Summit provided the ideal platform to discuss how businesses & regulatory authorities alike are grappling with the frameworks surrounding blockchain compliance & governance.

@STsapepas took part - watch it here: https://t.co/uc5Ormck0M

#Blockchain #Law #CommercialLaw #DigitalCurrency #FinTech

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Commercial Mediator & Negotiation Adviser @ndnegotiation featured @MadisonBranson_ Director @STsapepas on her podcast ‘Negotiation in Real Life‘ to discuss proceeds of crime & blockchain - amongst other things.

Listen in: https://t.co/NXHAiWTI3N

#Negotiation #NIRL #Blockchain #ProceedsOfCrime #CommercialLaw #Litigation

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@BlockchainAUS #Blockchain Week 2023 roundtable discussed the challenges & uncertainties surrounding the lawful use of crypto & decentralised technology. @STsapepas & others explored the need to redefine financial product definitions to accommodate decentralisation & address regulatory gaps.

Watch the discussion: https://t.co/4Z3T044DuZ

#CommercialLaw #Law #FinTech

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Ever wondered about how cryptocurrency fits into proceeds of crime & confiscation laws? Under the relevant Acts, property that is derived or suspected of being derived unlawfully can be restrained & ultimately forfeited to the Government.

@STsapepas discusses: https://t.co/Pr236IhUbq

#CommercialLaw #Law #ProceedsOfCrime #Cryptocurrency