The Sounds of the Baskerville
That's info-tainment! Chris Baskerville is an astute businessman, Chartered Accountant, Liquidator, Bankruptcy Trustee and State Managing Partner of a national firm. Chris is also able to share his expertise and experience in an entertaining and informative way. James Flaherty talks with the showman himself. You may laugh, you may cry, you may throw things at whatever device is playing this podcast . Tune in and join in.
Episodes
July 15, 2025 • 16 mins
In Episode 93 of The Sounds of the Baskerville, James Flaherty and Chris Baskerville take you inside the often-misunderstood world of insolvency—where fairness, strategy, and timing can make or break a recovery. If you've ever wondered how small business liquidations work behind the scenes, this is the episode for you. Chris breaks down the tools available to liquidators to claw back value, protect mum-and-dad creditors, and hold b...
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July 10, 2025 • 18 mins
In this timely episode of The Sounds of the Baskerville, James Flaherty and insolvency expert Chris Baskerville unpack ASIC’s latest report on the Small Business Restructuring (SBR) regime—and what it really tells us about the state of Australian businesses post-COVID. With over 3,400 companies having used the SBR process and more than $100 million returned to creditors, the numbers are promising. But behind the stats are real stor...
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July 8, 2025 • 17 mins
The courtroom battle may be won, but the war isn't over. In this powerful sequel episode of The Sounds of the Baskerville, James Flaherty reunites with insolvency specialist Chris Baskerville to explore what comes after securing a $1.5 million court judgment. With the land still unsold and an appeal looming, Chris walks us through the gritty realities of recovering funds on behalf of mum-and-dad investors. From navigating statutory...
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June 25, 2025 • 15 mins
In this gripping episode of The Sounds of Baskerville, James Flaherty sits down with insolvency expert Chris Baskerville to unpack a real-life legal drama involving a $1.5 million court battle. Chris reveals the details behind a high-stakes dispute in the Victorian Supreme Court over a failed land deal, where a liquidated company sought the return of investor funds. With sharp insights, contract intricacies, and a showdown over pos...
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May 9, 2025 • 15 mins
Science fiction, a water treatment plant, and a guy owing money getting nabbed while belted up in his allocated seat, just before he escapes on a plane.
Another eclectic combination of topics packed into just one episode – this time, the latest, number 89, of The Sounds of The Baskerville Podcast. Now in its fifth season, Chris Baskerville continues to delve into insolvency and restructuring, and he unpicks compelling issues for bus...
Another eclectic combination of topics packed into just one episode – this time, the latest, number 89, of The Sounds of The Baskerville Podcast. Now in its fifth season, Chris Baskerville continues to delve into insolvency and restructuring, and he unpicks compelling issues for bus...
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March 31, 2025 • 20 mins
“What does it mean to be match fit?” In the first episode of Season 5 of "Sounds of the Baskerville," hosts Chris Baskerville and James Flaherty, along with special guest Ginette Muller, delve into what need to occur before small business restructuring. The episode kicks off with a discussion on the critical timing for businesses to seek restructuring help, emphasising the dangers of waiting until the last minute, such as when a Di...
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February 19, 2025 • 17 mins
In the second espode of the season 5 prologue of the TSOTB podcast, Patrick Schweizer from ALARES joins Chris Baskerville and James Flaherty to discuss the changes and challenges faced by small businesses. The guys reflect on the past year and share insights on what lies ahead. Despite being recorded a few months ago, the discussion remains highly relevant
.Key points from the episode include:
.Key points from the episode include:
- The increasing uptake of Small Busin...
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January 31, 2025 • 17 mins
In this episode of the "Sounds of the Baskerville" podcast, Patrick Schweizer from ALARES returns to chat with Chris Baskerville and James Flaherty. They discuss the importance of the sorts of alerts you can get from ALARES, which stands for Adverse Legal Action Risk Alert System. Patrick explains what his business does and its role in providing valuable extra insights and reports for credit providers and professional services.
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December 19, 2024 • 18 mins
Chris Baskerville and James Flaherty discuss the challenges and predictions for the upcoming year. They have made bold predictions before...
How do they see the business landscape in 2025? What are the difficulties businesses face during the December-January period, and what is behind the tendency for directors to make significant decisions before the new year? TWhile they once again talk of the need to face up to business challenge...
How do they see the business landscape in 2025? What are the difficulties businesses face during the December-January period, and what is behind the tendency for directors to make significant decisions before the new year? TWhile they once again talk of the need to face up to business challenge...
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December 17, 2024 • 19 mins
Chris and James wrap up 2024, sharing their insights. This will be interesting...
What were the events and trends that shaped the business landscape in 2024? Listen in for the takeaways for business owners and their advisors. Key issues:
What were the events and trends that shaped the business landscape in 2024? Listen in for the takeaways for business owners and their advisors. Key issues:
- Economic Impact of COVID-19: Chris discusses the ongoing effects of the pandemic on global economies.
- Government Responses: how governments supported businesses during and after the pandemic.
- Corpo...
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November 26, 2024 • 22 mins
Following on fBuilding on the insights from "Let's Make a Deal," this episode dives deeper into strategies for navigating what can often be a stressful time for directors and creditors.
**Understanding Settlements:** Chris shares why resolving an insolvency-related claim through settlement is often better than going to court. What are the costs, risks, and practical methods that can lead to a successful agreement?
**Legal Insights:**...
**Understanding Settlements:** Chris shares why resolving an insolvency-related claim through settlement is often better than going to court. What are the costs, risks, and practical methods that can lead to a successful agreement?
**Legal Insights:**...
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October 31, 2024 • 19 mins
In ep 82, "Let's do a Deal" Chris Baskerville talks us through the intricacies of making deals and settlements in the context of business insolvency and litigation.
Chris explains why most legal matters are settled before going to trial, although where does court-ordered mediation fit in? How does it help resolving disputes avs going all in and taking on the the risks and costs associated with prolonged litigation?
Chris shares a spe...
Chris explains why most legal matters are settled before going to trial, although where does court-ordered mediation fit in? How does it help resolving disputes avs going all in and taking on the the risks and costs associated with prolonged litigation?
Chris shares a spe...
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September 30, 2024 • 15 mins
Consumer spending, industry trends, rights of creditors, etc. Isn't running a small business hard enough without having to factor all that in?
James Flaherty asks Chris Baskerville to look over industry trends and how they can buffet small businesses, the challenges faced by the construction and accommodation sectors, and the importance of restructuring/change to maintain profitability. Chris and James also delve into the significan...
James Flaherty asks Chris Baskerville to look over industry trends and how they can buffet small businesses, the challenges faced by the construction and accommodation sectors, and the importance of restructuring/change to maintain profitability. Chris and James also delve into the significan...
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September 27, 2024 • 15 mins
Chris Baskerville, the managing partner of the Brisbane Office of Jirsch Sutherland, lets us in on why small business restructuring has grown by 300% compared to last year. This trend is crucial for small business owners to understand, as it offers a strong alternative to voluntary administration, which can be costly and complex.
There are other things going on at the moment, though! Chris and James touch on the role of receivership...
There are other things going on at the moment, though! Chris and James touch on the role of receivership...
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August 28, 2024 • 16 mins
Everyone hates a nasty surprise. That's why Chris Baskerville asked Patrick Schweizer of ALARES to come explain what his business does. Patrick wasn't the nasty surprise, but the near misses and lessons he shares might have been. The key lesson of this episode is knowing what information is out there (and things you may not have immediately thought of) and what can really impact a big financial decision.
Chris and James Flaherty cha...
Chris and James Flaherty cha...
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August 4, 2024 • 18 mins
In the latest episode of the Sounds of The Baskerville Podcast, Chris Baskerville and James Flaherty discuss the most recent insolvency statistics, delving into the headlines to explain what business people need to know about the current situation and the implications of the changes in the Small Business Restructuring law over the past few years.
Why do the guys stay on this issue? Because they are constantly amazed about how few pe...
Why do the guys stay on this issue? Because they are constantly amazed about how few pe...
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July 23, 2024 • 15 mins
Through real-life examples and a touch of humour, this podcast provides a wealth of practical knowledge for anyone considering starting a business or currently encountering business challenges.
Whether you're a seasoned business owner or just starting, this episode is a must-listen for valuable lessons on staying financially fit and avoiding common traps that can lead to business failure.
Delving into the intricacies of business own...
Whether you're a seasoned business owner or just starting, this episode is a must-listen for valuable lessons on staying financially fit and avoiding common traps that can lead to business failure.
Delving into the intricacies of business own...
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July 8, 2024 • 15 mins
This week, Duncan Perkins from TaxTime Accountants joins Chris Baskerville and James Flaherty to discuss the potential tax headaches that can arise when a side hustle grows into a more significant business venture.
Always a lively forum, in this podcast episode, Duncan steps up the tempo on The Sounds of The Baskerville in a fascinating conversation on topics such as investment properties, the transition from a hobby to a business, ...
Always a lively forum, in this podcast episode, Duncan steps up the tempo on The Sounds of The Baskerville in a fascinating conversation on topics such as investment properties, the transition from a hobby to a business, ...
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June 26, 2024 • 22 mins
In another great instalment on the Ken Grace saga, on The Sounds of The Baskerville Podcast, Chris Baskerville again explains in everyday terms the complex world of insolvency practice, exploring the quasi-judicial role of trustees in a balance between law and accounting. He explains to James Flaherty and listeners his challenges chasing down the Goldsky Ponzi scheme, the importance of making informed decisions, and the impact of s...
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June 13, 2024 • 20 mins
Following the money to uncover the truth.
In this episode, Chris highlights the investigative process, the challenges faced by liquidators, and the legal strategies he employed to recover assets from financial fraud. Listen in to hear how meticulous work was required to unravel what looked like a complex financial scheme but was, in reality, a simple fraud.
What trade-offs did Chris have to make in chasing down the money, and who go...
In this episode, Chris highlights the investigative process, the challenges faced by liquidators, and the legal strategies he employed to recover assets from financial fraud. Listen in to hear how meticulous work was required to unravel what looked like a complex financial scheme but was, in reality, a simple fraud.
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