Thought Leadership
Government regulators for businesses have significant powers that can impact your business. Engaging with the regulator in a sensible and productive way can make the process quicker and less stressful.
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Family Business Disputes: Common Causes, Key Cases and How to Prevent Them
Family business disputes are often more complex than standard commercial disagreements due to personal history, emotion and unclear structures. This article outlines the common causes of disputes in family businesses and examines two significant recent cases.
Professional Negligence: When Are Solicitors Protected in Court Matters?
Professional negligence claims against solicitors can be complex, particularly where advocates’ immunity may arise.
Do you have a Professional Negligence Claim?
This article provides an overview of professional negligence claims in New South Wales (NSW), including legal principles, how claims are established, relevant legislation, and some examples.
A Landlord’s Entitlements to Claim Losses and Damages Following Termination of a Commercial Lease
By understanding and navigating the legal frameworks in relation to breach and termination, commercial landlords can protect their financial interests and streamline the process of recovering losses arising from a breach of a lease.
What Businesses Need to Know to Protect Confidential Information When Involved in a Dispute
Client legal privilege (or legal professional privilege) is an immunity protected under the common law and legislation with the effect that the information you tell your legal advisor, and what they tell you, is kept confidential and is protected from having to be produced under compulsion (for example, a subpoena or discovery process).
How to Resolve and Avoid Business Disputes
In the realm of business, disputes are almost inevitable, ranging from contract issues to shareholder disagreements. These conflicts can significantly impact a company’s operations, reputation, and bottom line.
Commercial Lease Disputes
The purpose of this article is to identify issues that commercial landlords need to be aware of so that they can avoid disputes with their tenants and, if disputes cannot be avoided, navigate them in an efficient and cost-effective way.
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
