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Wednesday, 6 March 2013

Bentleys' Barnet examined on viable voidables


Bentleys Katherine Barnet leaving the Supreme Court
Photo: SiN Images

Being cross-examined can’t be fun for any liquidator and Katherine Barnet won't feel like the one who dodged the bullet after fronting the NSW Supreme Court yesterday. 

The insolvency specialist and director at Bentleys Corporate Recovery was brought in to talk about failed property investment group Octaviar.

She began by getting confused about which of the two witness boxes to occupy.

Perhaps the courtroom atmosphere was distracting. It smelt like the aftermath of a prolonged inundation.

Then, having been sworn in and seated, Barnet faced six senior counsel - including Bernie Coles QC.

Along with her Bentleys’ colleague William Fletcher, Barnet is official liquidator of Octaviar Administration Pty Ltd and Octaviar Limited.