MDA National Limited v Medical Defence Australia Limited [2014] FCA 954

MDA National Limited v Medical Defence Australia Limited [2014] FCA 954

Orders convening meetings of members of each plaintiff to consider schemes of arrangement will be made, with approval for electronic delivery of scheme documents. The proceeding is properly constituted with two plaintiffs, each may be separately represented, and current representation arrangements are acceptable...

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Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
20 August 2014
Procedural Posture
Schemes of Arrangement Under Corporations Act 2001 (cth) / Hearing for Orders to Convene Member Meetings
Outcome
Orders made convening meetings of members for each scheme, making provision for separate representation, electronic delivery of documents, and scheduling a further hearing for final approval of the schemes.
Legal Topics
['schemes of Arrangement' 'constitution of Proceedings' 'electronic Delivery of Documents' 'separate Representation' 'meeting of Members']
['corporations Law' 'mergers and Acquisitions' 'insurance Law' 'practice and Procedure'] ['schemes of Arrangement' 'constitution of Proceedings' 'electronic Delivery of Documents' 'separate Representation' 'meeting of Members']

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Procedural Posture

Schemes of Arrangement Under Corporations Act 2001 (cth) / Hearing for Orders to Convene Member Meetings

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the Court should make orders for the plaintiffs to convene meetings of members to consider and, if thought fit, approve schemes of arrangement in connection with a proposed merger;' 'Whether the proceeding is properly constituted with two plaintiffs and the nature of representation (including separate legal representation and solicitors acting for both first plaintiff and defendant);' 'Whether each plaintiff can be separately represented;' 'Whether the Court should approve electronic delivery of scheme documents to members']

Ratio Decidendi

Orders convening meetings of members of each plaintiff to consider schemes of arrangement will be made, with approval for electronic delivery of scheme documents. The proceeding is properly constituted with two plaintiffs, each may be separately represented, and current representation arrangements are acceptable given the non-adversarial context and the defendant's inactive consent. The requirements for convening meetings under s 411(1) have been satisfied.

Court Disposition

Orders made convening meetings of members for each scheme, making provision for separate representation, electronic delivery of documents, and scheduling a further hearing for final approval of the schemes.

Orders

  • ['Order under s 411(1) Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) that each plaintiff convene a meeting of its members to consider and, if thought fit, approve the respective scheme of arrangement.' 'Approval of scheme booklet for distribution to members by email with URL link (or post where necessary).' 'Exemption from compliance...