Family Law 6 February 2019 I did not see my children over the holiday period, what do I do?

Holiday periods should be a time to relax, have fun and enjoy a break. However, for separated families the holiday period can be stressful....

Workplace Relations 17 December 2018 Reducing redundancy payments through acceptable alternative employment

A redundancy typically occurs when an employer has made a definite decision that the employer no longer wishes the job the employee has done...

Corporate & Commercial 17 December 2018 Selling your business? Our top tips to avoid common mistakes

Selling a business can be both an exciting and daunting experience.  Contractual and legislative obligations can (understandably) cause potential sellers to feel overwhelmed or...

Corporate & Commercial 7 December 2018 Importance of advice when buying a franchise

The purchase or establishment of a business can be an exciting opportunity, however the wrong decision at the outset can have drastic consequences, both...

Workplace Relations 3 December 2018 Modern awards get more ‘family friendly’

From December 1, a new model award term will be inserted into all modern awards, requiring employers to make a genuine attempt to reach...

News 3 December 2018 New appointment

We recently welcomed Nikketa Anderson as a Lawyer in the Corporate & Commercial department. Years of practice in a range of corporate and commercial matters...

Wills, Estates & Succession Planning 12 November 2018 When a gift is not a gift

There are a number of considerations when preparing your Will: you must consider who to appoint as your Executor, the beneficiaries of your estate...

Corporate & Commercial 9 November 2018 That’s my Name!

A common misconception in the commercial world is that registering a business name (as required by law) grants you the right to its exclusive...

Corporate & Commercial 9 November 2018 Parliament’s gift to consumers: introduction of gift card regulation

There are many who consider a gift card / voucher to be a more thoughtful present than “cash in a card”.  However, most gift...

Wills, Estates & Succession Planning 2 November 2018 Estate planning for millennials: controlling today to create your tomorrows

For people under the age of 30, what happens to assets when they die is probably one of the last things on their minds. ...

News 19 October 2018 New appointment

This month we welcomed Simone Welsh as a Senior Lawyer to the Litigation & Dispute Resolution team. She has 15 years’ experience as a litigator...

News 21 September 2018 An Australian first in estate planning for Coulter Roache and Settify

The Wills, Estates & Succession Planning team at Coulter Roache is proud to partner with two-time Legal Innovation Award winners, Settify, to make available...