Legal insights
We strive to optimise value for our clients, and apply our legal insights and commercial advice to best support our clients’ needs. Our expert practitioners provide updates and insights into the areas of law in which we work on an ongoing basis. We think differently to most other law firms, and are recognised as a ‘go-to’ firm for legal insights and expertise. We regularly publish updates and articles on a range of legal topics and industry sectors.
COVID-19 | The COVID-19 pivot – avoiding the trade mark pitfalls
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed several aspects of life, including how many businesses operate. It is no longer
Don’t play games with Australian consumer rights
The Federal Court has ordered that Sony Interactive Entertainment Network (Sony) pay AUD$3.5 million in penalties as a
COVID-19 | WA Code of Conduct provides guidance on rent relief obligations for WA landlords and tenants during the COVID-19 pandemic
The long awaited Commercial Tenancies (COVID-19 Response) Regulations 2020 (WA) have now been released and include a Code
COVID-19 | Electronic deeds valid in Queensland
What are the changes? Under Queensland law, prior to 22 May 2020, a deed was required to be
Liquidation does not automatically remove a corporate trustee – Court directions may be required
In KSK Holdings (Australia) Pty Ltd (in liquidation) [2019] NSWSC 1463 a liquidator sought directions from the Supreme Court of
“Legal Phoenix” – The burdens and benefits of professional advice
In ACN 093 117 232 Pty Ltd (In Liq) v Intelara Engineering Consultants Pty Ltd (In Liq) [2019] FCA 1489,
Holding company director as “officer” of subsidiary under the Corporations Act
In ASIC v King [2020] HCA 4, the High Court considered whether a director of a holding company was an
COVID-19 | Modern slavery update
The Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) came into force on 1 January 2019 and established a national modern
Litigation funders’ new regulatory requirements – practical issues and the impact on class actions
Changing times The Federal Treasurer has announced that all litigation funders will soon be required to hold an
COVID-19 | MSP Webinar Series – Managing data breaches for your customers
During the COVID-19 pandemic there are a number of legal issues affecting the MSP community. For this session
COVID-19 | Stay Cyber Safe
In this joint publication with strategic communications agency Pesel & Carr, we break down how to manage your
COVID-19 | Executing Documents Electronically and Serving under the Security of Payment Act
The Australian construction and property industry is experiencing unprecedented uncertainty in respect of COVID-19. Practical challenges arise in
