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.
Continuing Professional Development – 31 March 2020 | COVID-19 and Employment Issues
Below you will find the recording from our recent Continuing Professional Development morning, hosted via webinar on Tuesday,
Continuing Professional Development – 31 March 2020 | Representations, warranties and indemnities and their relevance for contracting
Below you will find the recording from our recent Continuing Professional Development morning, hosted via webinar on Tuesday,
Continuing Professional Development – 31 March 2020 | Legal ethical dilemmas in commercial and corporate transactions
Below you will find the recording from our recent Continuing Professional Development morning, hosted via webinar on Tuesday,
COVID-19 | Director’s duties amid recent changes to insolvency law
With the impact of COVID-19 well and truly being felt by business, many may be heartened by the
COVID-19 | ‘Business days’ when business has changed
The ‘business day’ in a new light As at 29 March 2020, the Morrison Government had announced sweeping
COVID-19 | Managing privacy during a pandemic: practical steps and considerations for businesses
Please note that this information is subject to change as further information and guidance is released by Federal,
COVID-19 | When a party cannot meet its contract obligations
The current state of play The outbreak of COVID-19 has ushered in extraordinary challenges to the Australian and global business landscape. The Government response
COVID-19 | Emergency measures for tenancy laws in NSW
The economic pressure on tenants and landlords during the COVID-19 pandemic is increasing resulting in the mandated closure
Anti-phoenixing legislation finally passes through Parliament
After having been introduced to the Commonwealth Parliament on 13 February 2019, then re-introduced on 4 July 2019,
An overview of the changes to the witnessing requirements for Queensland Land Registry forms
The Natural Resources and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2019 (Qld) introduced additional requirements for witnessing documents including: requiring the witness
To carry out no or little investigation and to say nothing is not an option – a warning to insolvency practitioners
The Federal Court has issued a warning to insolvency practitioners, involved in voluntary administrations, to ensure adequate investigation
COVID-19 | Verification of identity – the need to go digital
All of the states (but not the territories) require mortgagees to undertake reasonable steps to verify the identities
