Category: Commercial Disputes

You spend years building your business, reputation, and brand so we understand how alarming it can be when you discover that another business is using the same or a very similar name and logo. Understanding your rights and the legal protections...

Once you receive judgment, stating thatyou are legally entitled to recover the debt you are owed, you are able to proceed with enforcing the recovery of that debt. Where you do not know what assets the debtor has, the first step is...

Whilst receiving judgment in a debt recovery proceeding is wonderful, it does not always mean that the debtor will happily pay the amount they owe you. To enforce the judgment, you may need to take further steps. One of the options available to you,...

If you or your business needs to recover a debt, there are several steps to follow. 1. Letter of demand Firstly, you need your legal representative to send a letter of demand to the debtor. This puts the debtor on notice that the debt is due and...

The Retail Leases Act 2003 (Vic) (“the Act”) is an important piece of legislation that business owners seeking to enter into a retail lease in Victoria, should be aware of. Jamal Bakalian, the Practice Head of Melbourne at Streeterlaw explores 5 key...

Calling all property developers! Put down your calculators and read this blueprint for construction business success.  Jamal Bakalian, Practice Head of Melbourne office, Streeterlaw At Streeterlaw we appreciate that construction and infrastructure...

Picture this: You’ve provided services to a customer and they have not paid your final invoice. Your invoice is for $12,000 and you’re out of pocket. You file a Statement of Claim and no Defence is filed by your customer. After 28 days, you obtain...

The Law of Unintentional Consequences Sadly, every commercial dispute involves losses – some losses are obvious and some losses are indirect - including money; faulty or damaged or destroyed equipment; or even damage to the reputation of a...

"Help! I’m a director, and I’m worried I might breach a duty... How can I avoid this?" Following on from Part I in this series, if you are interested in some helpful tips on how to avoid breaching your Director’s Duties, read on… 1....

Help! I’m a director. What duties are expected of me? If you are a recently appointed Director of an Australian Company and you want some clarity around the types of things you can expect to be responsible for, You have come to the right...