Katherine Payne
Senior Associate
“It’s important to be proactive and efficient if you want to protect your client’s position. I aim to resolve disputes as quickly as possible, making sure I deliver the best legal and commercial results for my client's circumstances.”
Katherine Payne, Senior Associate
Expertise
Katherine has broad, practical and in depth experience in the
Personal Property Securities Act 2009
(PPSA) and dispute resolution.
Her areas of expertise include the PPSA and its practical
application, its pitfalls and its requirements. She has written
several articles on the PPSA and has given practical
presentations to accountants, insolvency practitioners and clients
ranging from mining operators to suppliers of packaging,
audiovisual and other goods. She has also co-produced the PPSA
Practical Survival Guide for Insolvency Practitioners.
In addition, Katherine has particular expertise regarding
insolvency, misleading and deceptive conduct, and building and
construction. She has particular interest and experience in
insolvency litigation and advising operators in the building and
construction industry, especially on security of payment
legislation. Katherine has acted for and advised clients in various
jurisdictions, including Victoria, NSW and Queensland, and in
international arbitration. She is a regular presenter on topics
relating to the PPSA, insolvency and building and construction.
In 2011 Cornwall Stodart became responsible for reviewing and
updating the Lexis Nexis Australian Corporation Law -
Principles & Practice (External Administration) loose-leaf
volume on a quarterly basis. Katherine is one of the co-authors
involved in this process.
Experience
Katherine's experience includes:
Pro bono and Community Work
Katherine has been involved in fundraising and profile-raising
for community organisations such as KidsHelpline.
Memberships and Associations
Insolvency Practitioners Association Australia
Melbourne Central Insolvency Discussion Group
ALFA Construction Law Practice Group (Committee Member)
Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws (Monash University)
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) (Monash University)
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practise
Victoria
High Court of Australia