Best AMCI Podcasts (2025)

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Work well, live well & unlock your leadership potential with Jo Beckett 25:16

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19h ago25:16

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In this episode Simon interviews Jo Beckett, a qualified executive coach and psychologist, about her experiences and insights in coaching and development. They discuss the importance of stepping out of comfort zones, managing stress, and the role of physiology in emotional intelligence. Jo shares her journey from senior leadership in media to coach…

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Stay or Go?: Part Three, Just and Equitable Winding Up | Jonathon Dooley of Greenway Chambers and James d'Apice of Gravamen for BenchTV 58:08

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As part of a series of three talks together, James d'Apice recently joined eminent senior junior barrister Jonathon Dooley of Greenway Chambers to discuss the law of Just and Equitable Winding Up (s 461(1)(k) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)). This is Jonathon's and James' third talk about the big ticket items when advising your shareholder clien…

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Stay or Go?: Part Two, Derivative Actions | Jonathon Dooley of Greenway Chambers and James d'Apice of Gravamen for BenchTV 1:04:45

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As part of a series of three talks together, James d'Apice recently joined eminent senior junior barrister Jonathon Dooley of Greenway Chambers to discuss the law of Derivative Actions (ss 236 and 237 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)). This is Jonathon's and James' second talk about the big ticket items when advising your shareholder clients whet…

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Emily Richards and Flynn Le Brocq 25:33

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In this episode, Simon At Bonjour speaks with Emily Richards and Flynn Le Brocq about the challenges and strategies in independent school marketing and admissions. They discuss the importance of standing out in a competitive landscape, the role of first impressions, and how to engage staff in marketing efforts. The conversation also covers the sign…

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In the matter of Quantra Group Pty Limited [2025] NSWSC 1123 10:37

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AMCI Investments Pty Limited [2025] NSWSC 1019 7:26

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"You chair that other company. You can't fire me from this one!" ___ The managing director of a company, MD, was purportedly fired from MainCo by the Chair of another company, ChiefCo: [1] ChiefCo was part of the same group but had no direct interest in MainCo: [3] The Chair had power over entities in the “Series” companies that formed part of the …

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James d'Apice interview with Steve Cole on 'Path to Partnership' Podcast | August 2025 1:09:22

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In August 2025 James had an opportunity to sit down with recruiter and expert podcaster Steve Cole to discuss his career path, his approach to marketing, and the many uses of his childhood nickname "Peach". We hope you enjoy this discussion! ___ You can find Steve's podcast 'Path to Partnership' here: Path to Partnership - Podcast - Apple Podcasts…

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James d'Apice on Law Society's 'Just Chat' Podcast | August 2025 1:00:09

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James was lucky enough to sit down and chat with Amy Dale from the Law Society to have a deep chat about the law, life, and James' past - as well as some lighter moments chatting Gravamen merch and horror film podcasts! James doesn't hold back about personal reflections even on touchy subjects like mental health and money. (James also made sure he …

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The New CEO of AMCIS: Oliver Smith 21:29

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Summary In this episode, Oliver talks about moving from the employee owned sector to AMCIS, sharing insights into the independent schools sector’s distinctive community and opportunities. He emphasises the importance of innovation, collaboration, and understanding members’ needs, whilst outlining AMCIS’s future direction and the role of digital tra…

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C & V Engineering Co Pty Limited v Pizzolato Nominees Pty Limited [2025] NSWSC 857 8:33

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“My 1st claim was about land. I’m not estopped from bringing this one about shares!” ___ P sought orders confirming they were a shareholder in two Cos: [1] P, D1, and D2 were siblings. The shares were part of their parent’s estate: [2] In 1994, the parent made a will bequeathing their estate in equal parts to P, D1, and D2. In 2016, D1 obtained a g…

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Maroubra Seals Sports & Community Club Limited [2025] NSWSC 784 7:32

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P, a public company of some size, was obliged to have its accounts audited: [1]From 2016 to 2025 an auditor audited the Co’s financial reports. The auditor was qualified but not validly appointed in contravention of the Corps Act: [2]P sought a declaration pursuant to s1322(4) that the purported appointment of the auditor was not invalid: [3](Impor…

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James d'Apice and Iolanthe Gabrie, Ruby Assembly | Real Ambition Podcast June 2025 36:32

4M ago36:32

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James had a chance to sit down and chat with the legend, boss of Ruby Assembly, and all-round all-star Iolanthe Gabrie on her podcast Real Ambition in June 2025. Together they get deep on branding, Rory Sutherland, and contemporary horror films. Check it out! You can find Iolanthe's podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fgIdiaiSxD4F8iZO7xgXo…

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Lawyers Weekly interview with James d'Apice | Jerome Doraisamy on the Boutique Lawyer Podcast June 2025 34:14

4M ago34:14

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James was lucky enough to sit down and chat with the legendary leader of Lawyers Weekly, Jerome Doraisamy in 2025 and had an in-depth conversation and life, law, and where Gravamen is still a side-hustle... You can find a link here https://www.lawyersweekly.com.au/podcast/42265-the-boutique-lawyer-show-unique-branding-charitable-donations-and-the-f…

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The Confidence Index 24:17

4M ago24:17

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Summary In this episode, AMCIS podcast host Simon Jones discuss The Confidence Index, which gauges the confidence of marketing and admissions staff in independent schools, with Emily Hargest and Victoria Deadman Gatt. They explore the challenges faced by these professionals, including budget cuts, staff turnover, and the importance of having the ri…

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Atalanta Investments v Kalgoorlie Projects [2025] FCA 607 7:16

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“You can’t sue in the company’s shoes. You’re not coming in good faith!” ___ ShopCo had two 50% shareholders, P and D. Each of P and D were Cos. P’s dir and D’s dir were the dirs of ShopCo. ShopCo owned a retail centre with a possible value of ~$53m: [2], [3], [57] The dirs had a falling out: [3] D provided property services to ShopCo, with P’s kno…

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AMCIS Conference 2025 27:42

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Summary In this special episode of the AMCIS Podcast, recorded live from the AMCIS Annual Conference, Simon from the Bonjour Agency takes listeners behind the scenes of the independent schools sector’s leading event for admissions, marketing, and communications professionals. We speak with a wide range of delegates, speakers, exhibitors, and school…

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In the matter of Cryptai Pty Ltd (No 2) [2025] VSC 217 9:07

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“Don’t call the meeting to sell those shares!” ___ P was a shareholder in D1. D1 owned Techshares, shares in TechCo: [1] D1 did not trade. Its purpose was holding Techshares: [16] The Techshares were illiquid: [25], [26] A GM of D1 was called proposing D1 would either (i) sell the Techshares to a specified purchaser or (ii) failing that, go into MV…

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In the matter of Heartland Group Pty Limited [2025] NSWSC 367 8:53

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www.gravamen.com.au “We need the Court’s help to call a meeting of the company!” ___ P sought s249G orders to call a members meeting of a Co, D1, to consider certain special resol’ns. D4 opposed the application. (D4 was a director of D1, D2, and D3.): [1] D1, and the parties generally, were part of a larger corporate group: [2] D2 held 599 of the 6…

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Li v Perpetual Holdings Pty Ltd [2025] NSWSC 175 11:48

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“That loan was for a purpose. Pay it back!” ___ P sued natural persons and Cos. D1 was not served and D2 was bankrupt, leaving P to pursue Cos only: [9] P’s dad spoke with D1 and D2 about an investment. P later transferred $9.2m to one of the DCos: [3], [5] There was no written agreement: [6] In 2017, all agreed the $9.2m would be used for property…

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James d'Apice, Jordan Vaka, and Nathan Fradley | Challenge the Standard Podcast March 2025 1:09:23

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This is probably my favourite podcast to appear on as a guest! Another great discussion with Jordan and Nathan about life, branding, Drake v Kendrick, hourly rates, touch football results, and how to chart a principled path in professional services. Enjoy! You can find Jordan's and Nathan's pod here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/challenge-…

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Stay or Go?: Part One, Corporate Oppression | Jonathon Dooley of Greenway Chambers and James d'Apice of Gravamen on Corporate Oppression for BenchTV 1:00:35

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As part of a series of three talks together, James d'Apice recently joined eminent senior junior barrister Jonathon Dooley of Greenway Chambers to discuss the law of Corporate Oppression. This is Jonathon's and James' first talk about the big ticket items when advising your shareholder clients whether they want to *stay* or whether they want to *go…

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Navigating School Mergers: Insights and Strategies 26:29

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In this conversation, AMCIS podcast host Simon Jones interviews Katharina Roelofsz about the merger between Headington School and Rye St Anthony to form Headington Rye Oxford. Katharina was Director of Marketing & Admissions during the merger and is now joining Radley College for her next challenge. Simon also speaks with Head Nick Hewlett from the…

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Gillespie v Gillespie [2025] NSWCA 24 8:46

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"You need to show good faith to sue on the Co's behalf!" ___ A sought to bring a derivative suit on behalf of TCo. TCo was trustee of a trust. A was a principal benef of the trust: [3] Pursuant to the trust deed, absent a resol from TCo the trust’s income would be paid to the trust’s principal benefs: [3] From 1988 to 1994 A was a director of TCo: …

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In the matter of Macarthur Farm Pty Ltd [2025] NSWSC 40 9:17

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“Repay that tax refund into the trust!”___P was a Unit TeeCo incorporated by D1. D3 (whose sole dir and s/holder was D1) was the sole unitholder. D2 was D1’s spouse: [1] - [3]D1 incorporated P to buy a valuable piece of land (“Property”). P borrowed the funds from Lender for that: [4]After completion, D1 caused P to lodge a BAS. The resultant refun…

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QLD Keystone Pty Limited [2024] NSWSC 1678 10:18

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“You can’t run that claim. You’ll expose the Co to a cross-claim!” ___ P sought, among other things, s236 leave to sue D on the Co’s behalf for $110k: [2], [3] P held 70% of the shares in the Co, and an entity related to D held 10%. The Co was no longer active: [4], [10], [25] The issue was: D caused $110K to be transferred from the Co to one of D’…

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School marketing on a budget with Amy & Helen 26:17

10M ago26:17

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In this conversation, Simon Jones speaks with Amy Lindley and Helen Lewis-McPhee about their experiences in marketing and admissions within independent schools. They discuss the structure of their marketing departments, the challenges of working with limited budgets, and the importance of collaboration between teams. The conversation also touches o…

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Gainer Associates Pty Limited [2024] NSWSC 1437 5:39

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"Pay the trust's funds to the estate!" ___ A Tee was the trustee of a trust with about $2.8m in assets. The trust had two beneficiaries, Spouse 1 and Spouse 2: [2], [8] Spouse 1 died in 2014 bequeathing their estate entirely to Spouse 2: [2], [11] The Tee lost the trust deed: [2] While general law dictated some of the terms of the trust, having los…

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International recruitment 22:48

12M ago22:48

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Summary In this engaging conversation, Simon Jones speaks with Scott Delleville, Gwen Byrom, and Emma Hart about the evolving landscape of education, particularly in admissions and marketing for international schools. They discuss innovative approaches to recruitment, the importance of family engagement, and the role of technology in enhancing the …

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Macquarie Retail Pty Ltd v Dexus Capital Funds Management Ltd [2024] NSWSC 1413 9:54

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“Hey! You can’t transfer your shopping centre stake to them!” ____ Two contracts governed the relationship between co-owners of a large, suburban shopping centre: [1] In 2012 the co-owners were P as to 50%, and two other entities in the same group for 25% each: [2] The arrangement contained rights regarding share transfers; the breach of which allo…

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Warner Capital v Shazbot [2024] NSWCA 245 8:58

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“The partnership’s book is a liability, not an asset!” ___ A and R operated an insolvency practice in partnership. Like many such businesses, it would build up “WIP” in a matter and that WIP would be paid (or not) over time: [3], [4], [6] The business was profitable: [49] In September 2014, A ended the partnership electing to go out on their own wi…

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Showcasing your Independent School 25:10

1y ago25:10

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Summary In this conversation, Simon Jones engages with Laura, Jo, and Hina from three different independent schools to discuss the changing landscape of school open days and parental expectations. They explore how schools are adapting their recruitment strategies, enhancing open day experiences, and utilising digital tools to engage with prospectiv…

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Eighth Avenue Austral Pty Ltd [2024] NSWSC 1262 9:09

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"Is it the tree that's held in trust, or just the fruit?" ___ The Ps came to Court arguing that one D - a trustee, DTee - held shares in the other D, a Co, on trust for the Ps: [1], [3], [4] The Ps further sough for the shares be transferred to the Ps: [2]The Co’s defence essentially put the Ps to proof - a “non admission”: [5] DTee took a more exp…

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David & Ros Carr Holdings Pty Ltd v Ritossa [2024] NSWSC 1125 12:33

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“We need to *wind up* the trust and sell the farms!” ___ The Ps and the Ds each owned 50% of the units in a unit trust: [1] TCo owned substantial real property - farms. The Ps sought to have the trust ended and distribute the assets. The Ds took the opposite view: [5] The Ps said: 1. there was an agreement or estoppel that if one party wanted to ex…

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"We're about children, not politics" - HMC Chair Elect Philip Britton MBE 23:13

1y ago23:13

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Summary Philip Britton MBE, Head of Foundation at Bolton School and HMC's Chair Elect, discusses the challenges and opportunities facing independent schools as we begin the new school year. He highlights the importance of understanding your school's strategic direction and communicating clear messages to current and prospective parents. Britton als…

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James d'Apice Interview with Rebecca Barry August 2024 | Glover Lane's 'What Keeps You Up At Night?' Podcast 58:49

1y ago58:49

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In August 2024 James was invited to appear on Glover Lane's ESG podcast, 'What Keeps You Up At Night?' This interview traverses Gravamen's journey to becoming a firm that tries to live its values by donating $1,000.00 per month to charity; and reflects on what the future might hold. It's also a great primer for anyone hoping to understand ESG a lit…

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Direct FX Trading Pty Ltd (in liq) (No 2) [2024] NSWSC 1079 7:44

1y ago7:44

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“Some of these debts are trivial… do I still have to pay the really small ones?” ___ 2,653 clients deposited money with a Co, who was a trustee. Only 74 of those beneficiary clients had a balance worth over $100: [2], [3] A liquidator, P, was appointed to the Co: [1] P approached the Court seeking advice as to whether (i) the benefs with a

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Mamae Pty Ltd [2024] NSWSC 1032 8:21

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“Bring the company back from the dead so we can go to Court!” ___ P approached the Court to seek the reinstatement of a deregistered Co: [1] In 2010 the Co was incorporated. Shortly afterwards P and D1 - who were siblings - were the 2 Dirs and 2 equal shareholders: [4], [5] P said that at about this time P and D1 agreed the Co would purchase some p…

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Singh v Singh [2024] NSWSC 932 8:24

1y ago8:24

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“Valuation is art not science; so let the partnership’s receiver sell it.” ___ 10 partners - 5 family members and their spouses - planned to run a blueberry farming and forestry business on land owned by the partnership: [2], [5] 8 partners, the Ps, sued the other 2, the Ds: [3] In 2007 the partners purchased the Property and entered into a deed: […

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David Morgan Investments Pty Ltd v Maggie Beer Holdings Ltd [2024] NSWSC 778 9:06

1+ y ago9:06

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“You changed the business I sold you so you could underpay me!” ___ By deed P sold their shares in an online retail business to D.P was to receive $20M, some shares in D, and the Earn Out Amount (“EOM”): [3] According to the deed, the EOM was the Base EOM of $10M plus the Additional EOM: [6] The Additional EOM was the rounded difference between the…

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AI in school Marketing and Admissions - with Martin Broadhurst 22:59

1+ y ago22:59

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Summary In this conversation, Martin Broadhurst discusses the use of AI in various fields, particularly in marketing and education. He highlights the benefits of AI in improving productivity and creativity, such as generating meeting notes and brainstorming ideas. Martin also addresses concerns about job security and the need for AI literacy and po…