Perspectives
The Many Benefits of a Family Trust
Overview The goal of this article is to explain the three main benefits of setting up and activating a family trust. A family […]
I Am A Creditor-Should I Bankrupt The Debtor?
If you are owed outstanding payments by a person or company, and they don’t appear to intend on repaying you, what are your […]
How Should I Conduct A Due Diligence Check Before Purchasing A Business?
When purchasing a business, it is essential to ensure that the business is suitable for your needs, and that the company has commercial […]
Four Steps to Getting Paid Faster and Avoiding Bad Debt
As the COVID pandemic continues to impact business revenue an inevitable result is customers will be slow in paying their accounts or worse […]
What is a Lawful and Reasonable Direction in the Context of COVID-19?
COVID-19 has resulted in several changes being made to working arrangements and structures. Many workplaces have seen the introduction of temperature testing, as […]
Understanding Borrower’s Obligations in Loan Agreements
If you have borrowed money, or intend to so, it is crucial that you understand what your obligations are under the loan agreement. […]
Differences Between an Asset Sale, Sale of a Business and Share Sale- Which One Should You Use?
If you are looking to buy or sell a business, it is important to consider the legal, commercial and financial obligations that you […]
Understanding Your Rights With Retail/Commercial Leases Amidst COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly altered the capacity of many individuals to execute their work, with tenants and landlords of commercial leases being […]
Important steps to take if you are a creditor of a company in liquidation
It can be a stressful and complex period being a creditor of a company in liquidation. However, there are some key steps you […]
Secured Creditors vs Unsecured Creditors: The Differences
The terms secured creditors and unsecured creditors appear frequently on media and in commercial contexts, so what are the key differences? Firstly, you […]
If an Employer breaches an employment contract can its restrictions be enforced?
Employment contracts often contain restraint of trade clauses seeking to restrict employees from engaging in certain conduct that may adversely affect the business. […]
The benefits of mediation in a commercial dispute
Lawyers are often stereotyped as being interested in prolonging an expensive Court action. More often this is untrue. Lawyers know that Court cases […]