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.
Australian Regulators Weekly Wrap — Monday, 6 June 2022
Keeping on top of the latest financial services regulatory and compliance trends? Investing time in your professional development
The duty of care under the DBP Act can extend to owner developers who have ‘substantial control’ over the carrying out of building work
In The Owners – Strata Plan No 84674 v Pafburn Pty Ltd [2022] NSWSC 659, the plaintiff (Owners
Australian Regulators Weekly Wrap — Monday, 30 May 2022
Keeping on top of the latest financial services regulatory and compliance trends? Investing time in your professional development
Queensland Audit Office report into appointments to government boards released
On 19 May 2022, the Queensland Audit Office (QAO) tabled its insights report into appointing and renewing government
Australian Regulators Weekly Wrap — Monday, 23 May 2022
Keeping on top of the latest financial services regulatory and compliance trends? Investing time in your professional development
Working out your priorities – how employee creditors claims were able to trump research and development tax refunds
In the recent case of In the matter of Spitfire Corporation Limited (in liquidation) and Aspirio Pty Ltd
Missed it by that much: The FCA decides the proper construction of the UCPR in relation to online filing
In a recent case involving a default judgment to recover the sum of an outstanding loan, the Federal
Court identifies a ‘very poorly drafted deed’ and sets aside Statutory Demand – reminder to have a properly drafted deed to avoid potential disputes
In the matter of Jana Pty Ltd[1] is a decision of the Supreme Court of New South Wales
The Court’s willingness to extend the convening period for a meeting of creditors where the administration is large and complex
In Algeri, in the matter of WBHO Australia Pty Ltd (Administrators Appointed) [2022] FCA 169, the Federal Court
Green loan financing – taking root in fertile soil
Green finance is financing where the proceeds are used by a borrower in financing projects that make a
A storm in a contract
Weather patterns in 2021 and 2022 have been – at best – challenging for construction, and this has
Federal Court cracks down on legal privilege claims – An operational hazard for the multi-disciplinary firms?
A multi-disciplinary firm has used legal privilege to shield documents from the ATO during an audit of its
