Author: Jamal Bakalian

The Federal Court of Australia (“FCA”) recently dismissed a case against TPG Internet Pty Ltd that was brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (“ACCC”). The Court decided that TPG did not make false or misleading statements...

Santa’s not the only thing coming to town this December… From 1 December 2019, major changes to conveyancing legislation[1] will affect all parties involved in the purchase of off-the-plan properties. Back in 2015 the Australian government...

So as you have probably gathered from our last article ‘How being a nice person may finally do your wallet some good’ the role of an Executor is an important one that involves carrying out many duties and responsibilities to ensure that the Estate of...

Fact or fiction: the ACCC is only for consumers. Many Directors hold unhelpful misconceptions about the how the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) can affect their business. The list below goes through some common misconceptions...

Friends, Administrators, Executors, lend me your ears…I bring you news of good fortune and prosperity that may await you once your days of administering your loved one’s Estate are over. Gone are the days of sighing with trepidation as you learn...

Appointing an Attorney under a Power of Attorney or Enduring Power of Attorney, may be among one of the most important decisions of your life. It is important to remember that the person you choose has to agree to take on the role of your...

Domenico Taverniti was a man who cared deeply for his family. He had some strong views about marriage and culture also, and so, for a while he was estranged from his son Enzo, because Enzo had married an Australian girl called Leonie. For this reason,...

One big question that needs to be asked before buying a property with another person is how you’ll be recorded on the title. There are two different types of ownership and both have different effects on your rights and entitlement. The two different...

Arbitration is an alternative to going to Court if you require the fast resolution of a family law financial dispute which is also legally binding and enforceable. A private arbitrator, (generally a specially trained, solicitor, barrister or retired...

Shareholder disputes can be difficult to resolve. The key to dealing with these disputes is prevention. If that’s too late, here are some tips that will also empower you to deal with shareholder disputes so that they do not drain your time, money and...