Buying a Franchise – things you should know

Buying or starting a business can be overwhelming. There is a lot to consider – the most suitable structure for your business, the financial and taxation implications and ensuring from the start that you are placed in the best position for future growth and...

Why your company needs a Shareholder Agreement

Starting a business requires careful planning and consideration. A failure to allow for unforeseen events or for ways to resolve future disagreements could put your new venture at considerable risk. The repercussions of failing to plan are clearly...

Succession planning: Why accountants and lawyers should always confer

Tax stings lurk in all kinds of succession planning matters. The following scenarios illustrate the importance of lawyers and accountants working together in the best interests of their clients. The country lawyer Fred is a GP solicitor in a country town. He...

Commercial Leasing and COVID-19 – Mandatory Code of Conduct released

The economic impact of COVID-19 on business generally, and commercial leasing arrangements has been the focus of many landlords, tenants and governments. On 7 April 2020, the Federal Government released its much-anticipated Mandatory Code of Conduct –...

Enduring Powers of Attorney explained

A lot of people have heard of a Power of Attorney however most do not fully appreciate the extent of its power, the benefits it delivers or the types of Powers of Attorney that exist. A Power of Attorney is a useful legal document that allows someone to...

Buying a Franchise – things you should know

Why your company needs a Shareholder Agreement

Succession planning: Why accountants and lawyers should always confer

Commercial Leasing and COVID-19 – Mandatory Code of Conduct released

Enduring Powers of Attorney explained

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