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.
Unfair contract terms and the burden of knowledge…
On 28 May 2020, the first case on unfair contract terms for bank contracts was handed down by
COVID-19 | The Banking Code of Practice – COVID-19: Special Note
In these uncertain times, the financial services industry is experiencing unprecedented levels of customer queries and financial hardship
NSW Parliament Introduces a Statutory Duty of Care for Residential Building Work
In Brookfield Multiplex Ltd v Owners Corporation Strata Plan 61288 (2014) 313 ALR 408, the High Court found
Does property held by a bankrupt on trust for another vest in the bankruptcy trustee?
On 13 December 2019, in Franz Boensch as Trustee of the Boensch Trust v Scott Darren Pascoe[1] the High Court
Can a “Gentleman’s Agreement” not to enforce a guarantee be relied upon?
In Harburg Nominees Pty Ltd & Anor v Deen,[1] the Supreme Court of Queensland considered whether an oral “gentleman’s agreement”,
Major Trade Promotion Changes in NSW
Major changes to trade promotions regulations in New South Wales take effect tomorrow (1 July 2020). The key
NSW Court of Appeal casts a shadow over voting rights
Whilst the power of a chairperson to exercise a casting vote at creditors’ meetings is a useful mechanism
The Residential Apartment Buildings Act: 5 Things You Need to Know
Recent reports of structural defects in high-rise apartments including the Opal tower and Mascot tower have undermined public
Owners Corporation Fees – How to recover when the lot owner fails to pay
In the current economic climate many lot owners may find it financially challenging to pay owners corporation fees.
ASIC’s guidance to mortgage brokers on their ‘best interests’ duty – time to act!
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has just released RG 273, which sets out its view on
Google’s purchase of Fitbit raises anti-competitive concerns
On 18 June 2020, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) released its Statement of Issues detailing its
Developer loses appeal against refusal for overdevelopment of land for retirement village
In GTH Resorts No 5 Pty Ltd v Gold Coast City Council [2020] QPEC 2020, the Planning and
