Simon Tsapepas

Managing Director @madisonbranson_ | Lawyer | Proceeds of Crime & Confiscation | Funds Management & Lending

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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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We’ve relocated.

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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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Unlocking opportunities in property and development financing. Embrace challenges, discover potential.

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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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Should a business take on debt, or surrender equity, in its pursuit of growth?

#law #debt #equity #capitalraising #commerciallaw #fintech

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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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The Court of Appeal has narrowed the scope for obtaining quarantine orders under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

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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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Considerations for start-ups and early-stage businesses seeking funding.

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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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Potential double duty liability for developers and fund managers undertaking capital raisings for property acquisitions.

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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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A reminder to lenders to conduct due diligence and make independent assessments when advancing funds, rather than relying solely on representations made by company executives.

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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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@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

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As the digital revolution takes hold on global economies, we are inching ever-closer to a cashless society. But what is #DigitalCurrency? How does it work? And what does it mean for the Aus financial system?

@STsapepas discusses these topics: https://t.co/4cgcQnxjRv

#DigitalCurrency #FinTech #blockchain #BlockchainLawyer #TechLawyer

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Victoria’s land tax regime has changed - the Windfall Gains Tax became effective 1/7/23 – leaving property owners facing losses of up to half of rezoning value uplifts overnight.

Read @STsapepas's analysis: https://t.co/mWLjkpr7K7

#property #tax #landtax #propertylaw #propertylawyers

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@ShuttleBayXYZ Love it!

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”Apart from people who have to do it within their business model – banks, insurance companies ... [litigation] is a breakdown of what was anticipated and hoped for.”

Some lawyers “are successful because they never get to court – a lot of lawyers don’t understand that”.

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Wise words from the outgoing Chief Justice.

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We've backed Twitter to become the #1 Web3 social media platform well before @elonmusk took over.

Now, this announcement validates our vision and we're excited to be at the forefront of innovation. Helping creators and brands become more recognised in an organic way.