Due Diligence Disclosure: Is Putting Documents in a Data Room Enough?
Due diligence disclosure can become a critical issue when buying an established business,...
Can an Employee Take Client Information When They Leave? Premprop v Davies
When an employee resigns and joins a competitor, employee confidential information can quickly...
Commercial Contract Disputes: Lessons from Hederics v Spare Weel
Commercial contract disputes frequently arise when agreements fail to clearly allocate responsibility for...
Misleading or Deceptive Conduct: Future Representations Under the ACL
Misleading or deceptive conduct claims under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) are a...
A $100 Million Drafting Mistake: Contract Rectification in the FX Group Holdings v Perpetual Trustee Co
In commercial contracts, mistakes or ambiguous definitions can significantly alter the reality of...
Don’t Forget About Your Existing Shareholders’ Pre-emptive Rights
Start-ups and closely held proprietary companies often need to issue shares quickly, whether...
What Happens if a Director Trades While Insolvent?
One of the fundamental duties imposed on company directors is to prevent a...
The Coles Decision Is About More Than Supermarket Pricing
Following the Federal Court’s decision against Coles regarding its “Down Down” promotion, much...
Australia’s AML/CTF Changes: Preparing for the July 2026 Deadline
Australia’s financial compliance landscape is going through its biggest change in almost 20...
Misappropriation of Company Funds: Personal Liability and Legal Consequences for Directors
Directors of Australian companies owe strict duties to their company, both under the...
How Do Employee Share Option Plans (ESOPs) Work for Australian Startups?
Employee Share Option Plans (ESOPs) have become a valuable tool for Australian startups...
How Do I Manage the Cap Table?
Managing a cap table becomes increasingly complex as your startup progresses through multiple...
How Do I Structure an ESOP to Retain Talent While Protecting Existing Shareholder Equity?
An Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP) is a powerful tool for startups looking...
Director Misuse of Company Funds: Legal Consequences
Directors of Australian companies owe strict duties to their company, both under the...
Termination for Repudiation: What Survives?
A recurring issue in commercial and employment disputes is whether a restraint of...
Breach of an Injunction: Legal Consequences in Australia
Whether granted in civil, commercial, family, or environmental matters, injunctions play a vital...
Common Types of Injunctions and Practical Considerations
Injunctions are a powerful remedy in Australian law, used to either restrain a...
Suing for Unlicensed or Uninsured Building Work
When construction defects arise, homeowners often seek to understand who they can hold...
Key Clauses to Review in Commercial Contracts
Entering into commercial contracts, although essential to businesses, has to be done with...
Can a Strata By-Law Require Insurance in NSW?
As strata schemes evolve, lot owners often seek to make improvements to common...
The Implied Duty of Cooperation in Commercial Contracts
In the realm of commercial contracts, courts have long recognised an implied duty...
The Australian Franchising Code of Conduct, Explained
The Franchising Code of Conduct, under the Competition and Consumer (Industry Code 0...
Corporate Trustee for Family Trust Australia: Key Benefits
Establishing a family trust with a corporate trustee is a popular strategy among...
A Legal Guide to Disputes Over an Owners’ Corporation’s Duty to Repair
In strata schemes, the scope of an Owners Corporation’s duty to repair common...
