Beach J affirms scheme of arrangement reforms proposed by Jackman J in Re Vita Group Limited

On 17 April 2023, at the second court hearing in Re OZ Minerals Limited, Beach J confirmed that he would, in respect of members’ scheme of arrangement applications that are brought before him, adopt the protocols for scheme hearings foreshadowed by Jackman J in Re Vita Group Limited.  These protocols permit a more focussed and streamlined approach to the evidence and paperwork to be provided to the court when it considers approving schemes of arrangement.