Category: Commercial Disputes

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...

Online Defamation Law in Australia When it comes to Online Defamation Law in Australia, you should always think thrice before posting that Google Review  “Words without thoughts never to heaven go…” (Hamlet Act 3, Scene 3) Case...

Help! Mum and Dad, I can’t afford to buy a house… If the cost of living crisis and rising interest rates have prompted you to consider lending your child or children some money to purchase their first home, we urge you to read the following...

It is a truth universally acknowledged that buying and selling property is one of the life’s most stressful transactions. Everyone’s goal is to finalise the transaction with as little difficulty as possible – but what do you do when things go...

Are you the Plaintiff in an intensely litigated matter? Has the Defendant filed a Security for Costs order against you? Not sure how to respond? Senior Solicitor Jamal Bakalian shares some insights on this topic. Read on to find out more… In a...

You may think that you have entered into a ‘contractor relationship’ to provide your services or expertise to an individual or a Company and that therefore you are not entitled to the same protections as regular employees. The good news is that in...

Whilst not required by law, there are many benefits to having in place a shareholder’s agreement. This article asks five key questions to ask yourself before deciding whether having one in place is right for your business. 1. What is the relationship...

Even after a firm handshake or a ‘gentleman’s agreement’ starting out with the very best of intentions, over time, disputes can and do regularly occur. A recent case in the District Court involved a party claiming they were owed more money than was...