Can You Claim Damages for a Lost Commercial Opportunity?
Opportunity cost as a compensable loss In commercial litigation, “opportunity cost” is not...
Franchising in Australia: Good Faith, Disclosure and Informed Decision-Making
The Franchising Code of Conduct: Disclosure Documents The Franchising Code of Conduct regulates...
Voidable Transactions: When Can a Liquidator Unwind a Company Transaction?
Voidable transactions can become a significant issue when a company enters liquidation after...
Due Diligence Disclosure: Is Putting Documents in a Data Room Enough?
Due diligence disclosure can become a critical issue when buying an established business,...
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...
When Can the Ordinary Business Expenses Exception to a Freezing Order Be Limited?
Plaintiffs resort to freezing orders to preserve assets so that any judgment ultimately...
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...
What Happens if a Director Trades While Insolvent?
One of the fundamental duties imposed on company directors is to prevent a...
