Review, advise, negotiate and execute Navigate risks Whether you are buying a business or plan to sell an existing business, we help our clients from initial examination and guidance of contracts to settlement. Inclusion and Exclusions Understanding business value We assist in understanding goodwill, [...]
Business Advice Mitigating risks The requirement for sound business advice can come at any stage of a business. Whether it is business expansion, diversification, acquisition or exit planning, each has its own set of legal considerations. Equipping yourself to understand the laws surrounding your business leads to favourable results. Risk [...]
Solicitor's Certificate Witnessing loan or guarantee documents We regularly receive enquiries about witnessing loan documents or guarantor documents. Often the person making the enquiry is not exactly sure what this involves and has simply been informed by their bank or broker that they need a ‘solicitor’s certificate’ but [...]
Examine Lease Lease period and options Negotiating your lease period determines how long you will be able to stay in your premises. Once a lease has expired without an option to extend, the landlord has no obligation to renew it which can severely impact the operations of a [...]
Key Service Agreement Issues: Service Providers Checklist This article addresses the key service agreement provisions from the service provider’s perspective and identifies the risks and consequences of such provisions, and is essential to take note and include in your service agreements to avoid problem situations. 1. Master Agreements The best [...]
Recommendations for creating Enforceable Online Agreements Below is a list of recommendations for creating enforceable online agreements for vendors to consider when dealing with their online customers. This list is not exhaustive it has been created as guidance only for online providers to ensure that they are able to enforce [...]
Simple Estate Planning Checklist A checklist to help you take care of your family by making a will, power of attorney, living will, funeral arrangements, and more. You may have heard that you need to make an "estate plan," but what does an estate plan cover and how do to [...]
Business structures A person may carry on business in Australia as a sole trader, a partnership, a joint venture, a trust or a company. Sole trader An individual may carry on a business on his or her own behalf as a sole trader. A sole trader is personally liable for [...]
With the estimated 57,984 registered charities in Australia and the number of new organisations growing rapidly, here are the top tips for people to consider before deciding to start a charity or not for profit organisation. Before you start a charity, ask yourself these questions: 1. Research on Charity? What [...]
Essentials for your Technology Start-ups Starting up a business requires a lot of planning, good business acumen and adequate legal protection of your investment. Proper legal and financial advice must always be obtained from your professional advisor. This list serves only as a guide only and should not be taken [...]
