Legal insights
We strive to optimise value for our clients, and apply our legal insights and commercial advice to best support our clients’ needs. Our expert practitioners provide updates and insights into the areas of law in which we work on an ongoing basis. We think differently to most other law firms, and are recognised as a ‘go-to’ firm for legal insights and expertise. We regularly publish updates and articles on a range of legal topics and industry sectors.
Deeds of cross-guarantee as lease security – what a landlord needs to know
We have recently seen deeds of cross-guarantee being offered up by tenants looking to provide landlords with alternative forms of...
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Stamp duty changes to hit residential developments in Victoria
The Victorian Government is proposing a sweeping reform of the "economic entitlement" provisions of the Victorian duties legislation. The result...
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Pre-Nups – are they worth the effort?
Financial Agreements operate to oust the Court’s jurisdiction for separating couples. When should you consider a Financial Agreement? There are division...
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If you have a website, read this: .au direct registration available soon
Second level .au domain names are expected to be available for registration from Q4 2019. Brand owners and current domain...
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Release of liability clauses: how far can they go?
It is a well-established legal principle that a release clause in a settlement deed will only be effective to the...
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Liquidators settling court proceedings: the importance of creditors’ wishes
As is illustrated by the recent Supreme Court of Victoria Court of Appeal decision in McDermott and Potts as liquidators...
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Court endorses close oversight of conduct of liquidation by priority creditors including FEG and GEERS
In the matter of 1st Fleet Pty Ltd (in liquidation), the Commonwealth applied for orders that the liquidators of 10...
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Legal snapshot: Australian capital raising exemptions
Companies seeking to raise capital in Australia through an offer of securities should familiarise themselves with the prospectus requirements and...
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Judicial review – proper, genuine and realistic consideration
A recent Federal Court decision is a timely reminder that Ministers should not rely entirely on briefing notes before making...
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The Importance of Sticking to the Letter of the Agreement
Contracting by Government can be a minefield, with the usual commercial considerations overlaid by expectations on Government to contract in...
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Avoiding unintended consequences
The Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (BIF) contains new provisions designed to protect payments to subcontractors in...
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Human Rights Act – employment claims
The Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld) (HRA), which is expected to commence operation on 1 January 2020, will materially influence...
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