News 13 August 2018 New appointment

This month we welcomed Sam Grigg to the Corporate & Commercial team as Special Counsel. With 15 years’ experience in commercial law with both...

News 6 August 2018 New appointments

We recently appointed Brooke Byrne (Senior Lawyer, Litigation & Dispute Resolution) and Kristy Connolly (Lawyer, Family Law) to the firm. Brooke has practiced over...

Wills, Estates & Succession Planning 20 July 2018 Will my Will be upheld? The position of “informal Wills” is put to the test again

If you have prepared a Will with a Lawyer, you may recall that there were clauses contained in your Will, probably containing some legal...

News 9 July 2018 CR Engage Program – applications are now open

Are you looking for a successful pathway to a Graduate position and career with Coulter Roache? Applications are now open for the CR Engage...

Wills, Estates & Succession Planning 15 June 2018 Has the Testamentary Trust lost its appeal?

The 2018 Federal Budget was handed down by the Treasurer Scott Morrison on 8 May 2018. One of the areas addressed in the Budget...

Corporate & Commercial 13 June 2018 GST, is it hiding in the (Amazon) jungle?

New legislation will come in to effect on 1 July 2018, meaning that global suppliers, like Amazon, will be required to charge GST on...

Family Law 13 June 2018 I have separated from my partner. Do I need to go to Court?

The short answer is “no.” In fact, an overwhelming majority of matters resolve without having to set foot in a Court room. If you...

Corporate & Commercial 18 May 2018 Picking the structure that is right for you and your business

If you are looking to start, purchase a business or are already operating a business, you need to consider what structure is appropriate for...

Family Law 9 May 2018 I am divorced, am I able to seek a property settlement?

People often ask “I am divorced, can I still seek a property settlement?”  The short answer is “yes.” Under the Family Law Act 1975...

Workplace Relations 27 April 2018 Outer-Limit Contracts and Unfair Dismissal

A Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission in Saeid Khayam v Navitas English Pty Ltd t/a Navitas English FWCFB 5162 (Navitas)   has...

Corporate & Commercial 6 April 2018 The power of the Appointor: Choosing convenience over risk

In a family trust, the role of the Appointor is to ensure that the Trustee exercises their powers and duties in the best interests...

Conveyancing 6 April 2018 Land Tax in Victoria

Owning property in Victoria may incur land tax. Generally if a property is classified as an individual’s principle place of residence than the property...