Corporate & Commercial 7 August 2020 Privacy Law in Australia – what you need to know

From your regular fitness club to your favourite e-commerce page (or even your local law firm!) most organisations can be observed to be complying...

Corporate & Commercial 3 August 2020 Changes to the Corporations Act provide flexibility for company meetings and documents

Among the many negatives that COVID-19 has brought to the business environment, there shines a few examples of progress and positive change.  No doubt...

Corporate & Commercial 24 July 2020 Illegal phoenixing – restructuring pitfalls

In turbulent times it is often tempting to look for avenues to protect your assets and business.  One such path may be to restructure...

Property & Development 20 July 2020 What is a Solicitors Certificate and why don’t solicitors just “sign off” on them?

What is a Solicitors Certificate? A Solicitor’s Certificate is a certificate of Independent Legal Advice to a borrower or guarantor in relation to a...

Insights 13 July 2020 Australian Government announces visa extension for Hong Kong Citizens

Here is what we know: On the 9 July 2020, the Morrison Government announced that Australia will be extending their visas for eligible Hong...

Property & Development 30 June 2020 GST Withholding Transitional Provisions end on 30 June 2020

The requirement for goods and services tax (“GST”) to be withheld at settlement by a purchaser of certain new residential premises and potential residential...

Family Law 26 June 2020 Contravention applications during COVID-19

As we are all aware, the COVID-19 pandemic has created a great deal of stress and uncertainly for families in many different ways. It...

Corporate & Commercial 24 June 2020 Unfair contract terms – helpful hints

Contracts provide businesses with the clarity they require to ensure all parties to the contract deliver on what has been agreed.  Caution should always...

Wills, Estates & Succession Planning 19 June 2020 I don’t think the Will is valid – what can I do?

When a person dies, any assets in the personal name of the deceased forms what is known as the ‘estate’. A claim may arise...

Corporate & Commercial 17 June 2020 Further guidance for Landlords and Tenants on the COVID-19 Rent Relief Regulations

Over recent months we have published a number of articles and updates for Landlords and Tenants about the leasing Regulations to apply in light...

Wills, Estates & Succession Planning 12 June 2020 Do I need Powers of Attorney, and if so, what kind?

Preparing Enduring Powers of Attorney and Appointments of Medical Treatment Decision Makers can make it simple for you to appoint loved ones or trusted...

Workplace Relations 3 June 2020 JobKeeper – a lifeline for Australian businesses but not without its traps

The Federal Government introduced its wage subsidy plan as a response to the COVID-19 global pandemic on 9 April 2020.  The scheme purports to...