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Restrictions on Residential Investments for Foreigners in Australia
Australia’s foreign investment rules have tightened significantly. Understand the residential property restrictions, FIRB requirements, and key compliance risks before making your next investment.
Read 26 Jun2026Common Pitfalls for Investors Entering the Australian Market
Entering the Australian market offers significant opportunities, but overlooked legal and structural issues can create costly risks. Learn the five common investment pitfalls—and how to avoid them.
Read 30 Apr2024Latest Development on Australian Carbon Credit Unit
Recent legislative and regulatory changes to the Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) scheme aim to enhance its integrity and efficacy. Key proposals include restructuring emissions reduction methods,…
Read 14 Apr2024Liquidated Damages Clauses in Australian Contract Law: Penalty or Genuine Estimate of Loss?
Liquidated damages clauses play a pivotal role in Australian contract law, offering numerous benefits to contracting parties. However, these clauses must be carefully drafted to avoid being considered a…
Read 26 Mar2024The Importance of Dispute Resolution Clauses in Contractual Agreements
In today’s complex business world, conflicts between contracted parties are almost inevitable. To minimise the potential for costly and time-consuming litigation, it is essential to include a well-crafted…
Read 28 Feb2024Latest Development on IP Law
In 2024, Australian Intellectual Property law will undergo significant changes with IP Australia’s adoption of the Madrid Goods and Services List and the introduction of the Intellectual Property Laws…
Read 17 Dec2023The Consequences of Failing to Identify and Address the Legal and Regulatory Risks During the Due Diligence in Mergers & Acquisitions
Due diligence risk and compliance checks assist companies in protecting their interests, such as in the context of M&A transactions, safeguarding the value chain, or complying with regulations aimed at…
Read 16 Oct2023How Do Foreign Investors Successfully Acquire the Approval of Foreign Investment in Australia?
All you need to know about foreign investment in Australia…
Read 14 Sep2023Overcoming Contractual Ambiguity: Navigating Express Terms to Match Your Goals
Embarking on the journey through contract law, one navigational tool reigns supreme: express terms. Like guiding stars in a legal constellation, these terms hold the key to overcoming contractual ambiguity…
Read 9 Aug2023Legal Essentials for New Businesses in Australia
Embarking on business operations in Australia? Here’s your essential roadmap: from selecting the right business structure to navigating industry-specific regulations, we’ve got what you want.
Read 7 Jul2023Attention Franchisors: Registration Required for Mandatory Disclosure – Up to $666,000 Penalty!
Franchisors in Australia shoulder a range of obligations and responsibilities when it comes to disclosing information about their franchise business. As most…
Read 29 Jun2023Serving Legal Documents Correctly: Saving Your Time and Money
Service of legal documents is tied to jurisdiction and is a crucial part of ensuring fairness and justice in legal proceedings.
Read 29 Jun2023Franchise Update – $2,604,000 penalty…Failure of providing franchise disclosure document
“This outcome should be a strong reminder for franchisors to meet their disclosure obligations or face serious consequences.” – ACCC Deputy Chair Mick Keogh Introduction In 2019, the Federal Court of Australia…
Read 6 May2023Essentials for Selling Your Business: – Common Issues with ‘Going Concern’
It may occur that you don’t receive the amount stipulated on the contract’s front page. But why might this happen? One potential reason could be the…
Read 14 Apr2023The role of Australian Qualified Bilingual Lawyers
Australia prides itself on being a multicultural country, however our legal system is monolingual. Australian Qualified Bilingual Lawyers play an important role in promoting access to justice for all…
Read 18 Mar2023No “hollow win”…! The crucial role of “freezing order”
3 things that you should be aware of applying a freezing order.
Read 17 Jun2022Practice – Avoiding Conflict of Interest between current clients
Conflicts of interest can arise when someone’s personal interests, relationships, or financial gains potentially influence their professional judgment, decision-making, or actions. This can lead to biased…
Read 5 Jun2022Good Case? …but maybe out of time!
Limitation periods play a crucial role in Australia’s legal system, serving as time limits within which legal actions must be initiated.
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