Thought Leadership

Is Your Company Insolvent?
Noting the repercussions for company directors if they allow their company to trade whilst insolvent, company directors should be mindful of the solvency of the company at all times.

Smooth Transition to Retirement: Key Steps for Medical/Specialist Practice Owners in Business Succession Planning
In this article we will refer to Business Succession Planning as the planning of the transfer of your (and your business partners’) interest in your business to a successor by retirement, including early transition to retirement.

5 Strategies to Protect Your Business from your Customer’s Insolvency
Insolvency law is a highly technical area, and the outcomes that can be achieved are often limited where advice is not sought until the 11th hour. Being proactive and seeking early legal and/or accounting advice is key to ensure the best possible outcome.

Unfair Preference Claims
In this article, we will provide you with an overview of unfair preference claims, their possible consequences, and what you should do if you receive a demand for an unfair preference claim.

Getting a Costs Order in NSW
In this article, we will discuss the various types of costs orders, the circumstances in which a costs order may be made, and the factors that are considered by the Court when making a costs order in NSW.

Statutory Demands in Australia
A guide on what you need to know to protect your business.

When and Why Should I Register a Trade Mark?
An introduction to Trade Mark Laws in Australia

Complete These 3 Easy Steps Prior to Naming Your Business
Follow our easy steps to ensure your business name does not infringe or potentially infringe on an existing business.

Retail Leases in NSW – Top 10 Protections for Tenants
From the 1 January 2023 a retail shop business now includes two more business types following the publication of the Retail Leases Regulation 2022 on 16 December 2022.

Medical Profession Spotlight – Getting Your Service Agreements Right
Revenue New South Wales is turning up the heat in the medical profession. This article offers practical advice on what Medical Practices should and shouldn’t include in their Service Agreements.

‘Squatter’s Rights’ – How Time Can Lead To Ownership of Land
How can you own land through the benefit of time only?

Key Considerations for Tenants when Negotiating a Retail or Commercial Lease
Having the right lease in place can make a huge difference to the value and security of tenure for your business.