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...

News 31 July 2020 Drive-through signing of Wills & Powers of Attorney

We have taken a fresh approach to meet strong demand and ensure clients can continue to access legal services safely and with ease during...

News 24 July 2020 Coulter Roache – Finalists in the Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards 2020

We are both thrilled to be recognised and humbled to be named as a Finalist in the Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards 2020 for...

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...

News 1 July 2020 New appointment – Anne O’Loughlin to Managing Principal

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Anne O’Loughlin to Managing Principal, as from 1 July 2020. “While at present we all find...

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...