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Trust Variation and Updating: Why is it necessary?
Discretionary Trusts In the 1970s discretionary family trusts flourished in Australia as a taxation minimisation device, offering flexibility and procedural…
Partnerships: Formations, Dissolution & Disputes
Creating a Partnership A partnership is created by the joining of 2 or more people (to a maximum of 20)…
Conveyancing: Preparing for a smooth settlement
Introduction Buying or selling real property is one of the most important transactions a person or business will perform so…
Franchising: What is it and what challenges can be faced?
Introduction Franchising can be an effective lower cost model to expand you business. For a franchisor, For the franchisee, starting…
Trademarks: Protecting your brand
One of a business’ greatest assets is their brand as it is a business’ identity and how customers differentiate them…
Debt Recovery: Getting what you are owed
Introduction For many businesses, getting customers is only one piece of the puzzle. Getting paid for the work performed can…
Mergers and Acquisitions: What you need to know
Mergers & Acquisitions is an incredibly broad area of law. In essence, it is the transaction in which businesses or…
What is intellectual property and how can you protect your own?
Introduction Traditionally, a company’s most valuable assets were its buildings, equipment and stock but now intellectual property can comprise more…
Fraud: The Basics You Need To Know
Fraud – Introduction Unfortunately, instances of fraud are widespread, with many people not realising the seriousness of their actions. Fraud…
Dividing Fences: Dividing More Than Just Two Homes
A common neighbourhood dispute is frequently about who pays for fixing a fence or, where one neighbour wants a new…
Business Structuring. The Different Types and How They Differ
1. Sole Traders 1.1. ‘Sole trader’ refers to a natural person who carries on business with income wholly in the…
Landholder Duty. When Are You Liable?
A Landholder duty is a duty charged on acquisition of indirect intercepts in land through a company or unit trust…