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An Overview of Investing in a Company

An Overview to Investing in a Company

For companies to develop and grow, it is critical that there is access to funding or capital. The owners of ...
Do I Need a Shareholder's Agreement for my Business

Do I Need a Shareholders’ Agreement for My Business?

When starting a business with another person, there are many matters to carefully consider.  Part of this includes contingency planning ...
Buying an online business - Lord Commercial Lawyers

What Should I Consider When Purchasing an Online Business?

Purchasing a business can be exciting, but it is important to consider the legal and commercial issues. Regardless of whether ...
Unfair dismissal - Lord Commercial Lawyers

Unfair Dismissals and High-Income Threshold

Employers and employees need to know where they stand regarding unfair dismissal claims. In this article, we outline what the ...
Lord Commercial Lawyers

Audio Recordings In The Workplace – Things To Keep In Mind

Complaints of inappropriate behaviour or conduct in the workplace, including bullying or harassment, may require a workplace investigation. Part of ...
Lord Commercial Lawyers

Do I need a Will?

Do I need a Will? People often ask do I need a Will. The answer is yes unless you are ...

Transferring A Lease When Selling A Business

If you are selling a business which is operating from leased premises, the purchaser will want to be able to ...

Personal Guarantees: 5 Steps To Reduce Your Exposure

A guarantee is a promise to pay a third parties’ debt.  A typical example is where a director guarantees a ...
Termination Letter

Issuing Termination Letters – A Guide for Employers

Terminating a staff member’s employment can be challenging at the best of times – amid COVID-19, these challenges are heightened ...
Business Name

Will having a registered business name prevent others from using it

For many first time business owners, there is often confusion when it comes to exactly what type of protection a ...

Online defamation in the digital age – a cautionary tale

The widespread use of social media has significantly redefined modes of communication. In this ‘digital age’, characterised by platforms such ...

Three steps for effective debt recovery

One of the most important aspects of running a profitable business is to ensure that you avoid bad debts. To ...
Due Diligence

Why should I conduct a due diligence check before purchasing a business?

If you are considering purchasing a business, it is essential that you complete a due diligence check. Due diligence is ...
Property

What you must do when purchasing property

If you are purchasing a property in Victoria, before you sign the contract you need to have considered each of ...

How Should I Issue A Formal Warning To My Employee?

Although issuing a formal warning to an employee can be awkward and slightly unsettling, it is sometimes a necessary aspect ...

Employee Performance Management

Running a business can be rewarding, however, there may also be periods during which employers need to consider how to ...

Intellectual Property Protection for Startups

Establishing a new business can be very exciting and rewarding. The stages leading up to the launch of the startup ...

Legal Obligations in Employee Disciplinary Meetings

If an employee has been underperforming, or there is some other concern with the execution of their duties, an employer ...
explore renewal options for commercial leases before signing for a new term

Commercial Lease Renewal

Commercial lease renewal provides an opportunity for a revision or negotiation of conditions going forward. Commercial and retail leases often ...

Is an Agreement to lease or Offer to lease binding

Before a commercial lease or retail lease is entered into the landlord and tenant will generally enter into an offer ...