Business and Commercial

In most if not all cases, it is strongly recommended a lawyer be involved in sale or purchase of a business.  Failure to do so can give rise to disastrous consequences, and we have seen many of those in practice where clients have come to us too late after the transaction has been undertaken. WhatRead More »Do I need to engage a lawyer if I buy or sell a business?

The transformation of drone technology from military tech to widespread use in many areas of the economy, including agriculture, scientific research and real estate, has focused attention on the issues of liability and insurance covering the use of the technology. Many insurers now offer specific products to cover the two key concerns with drone usageRead More »What are the Areas and Sources of Drone Liability?

There are a number of things a tenant needs to do when a commercial lease comes to an end, or the tenant wishes to terminate the lease agreement early. It’s important that these obligations are observed as otherwise a landlord may be entitled to recover damages from the tenant. Below are five key things aRead More »What to Do When You Are at the End of Your Lease – 4 Things to Prepare

In business a frequent cause of disquiet and disruption are disputes around payment terms between an enterprise and its suppliers.

While a company or partnership structure carries with it a clear set of legal rights and obligations, the same is not necessarily the case for a joint venture.

While most business people have heard of trusts, it’s likely not as many really understand what they are or why you’d use one.

If your business has suffered financially during the pandemic, and you have business interruption insurance, you may be interested to follow the progress of a test case launched through the NSW Supreme Court system by the  Insurance Industry and Financial Services Ombudsman.

The recent Federal Court decision in Brett Cattle Company Pty Ltd v Minister for Agriculture [2020] FCA 732 (‘Brett Cattle’) has implications for future decisions by Federal government ministers in relation to not only the live cattle industry, but also other enterprises.

Commercial property is an asset class that can provide good returns if you buy at the right time, in the right place, and can install good tenants.

In short, this will depend on whether you plan ahead. You can decide in advance who can make decisions for you by preparing a legal document known as an Enduring Power of Attorney (“EPA”).

Going into business with close friends or associates as partners is, for many people, an ideal way to realise their entrepreneurial dreams. Like sole trading, a partnership business structure offers many advantages.

The Prime Minister announced the details of a $17.6 billion stimulus package to support businesses being disrupted by COVID-19.