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.
One step closer to AFCA
On 23 April 2018, the Minister for Revenue and Financial Services authorised operation of the Australian Financial Complaints
Trade Promotions Update | New Permit Application Fees
Here is an overview of 2018 permit requirements and fees, for chance trade promotions lotteries. For full size
Largest overhaul of Environmental Regulation since 1970
In the largest overhaul of environmental legislation in nearly 50 years, the Victorian Government has released its long
Is payment under your bank guarantee really guaranteed?
An unconditional bank guarantee is widely regarded as being “as good as cash”. However, calling on a bank
Are you ready to support clients to plan ahead for their end of life care?
Advance Care Planning Advanced Care Directives (ACD) when considered in the broader context of advanced care planning allow
Copyright Modernisation Consultation Paper
The Australian Department of Cabinet and Arts (“the Department“) has recently released its Copyright Modernisation Consultation Paper (“Consultation
A welcomed authorisation of AFCA!
On 1 May 2018, the Minister for Revenue and Financial Services authorised the operation of the Australian Financial
No Jab, No Play requirements tightened
The Victorian Government has tightened the “No Jab, No Play” laws by banning early childhood services from accepting
Possession remains only 9/10ths of the law post PPSA
Since the commencement of the Personal Property Securities Act in January 2012 (PPS Act) there appears to have
A “Sandwich” Short of a Picnic
The Trade Marks Office’s recent decision to register the sandwich inventor’s name as a trade mark has given
Are you ready for the GST withholding regime?
Changes to the payment of GST on new residential property are due to take effect from 1 July
