When dealing with family law settlements, practitioners should obtain expert advice on corporate structuring and how to divide property in a tax effective manner.
By Niki Schomberg and Rachell Davey - 8 min read
A string of recent cases in the District and Supreme Courts of NSW highlight the importance of legal professional privilege.
By Justin Wong and Aaron Roberts - 7 min read
The High Court recently examined the ‘maximum’ penalty for corporate offending under the Criminal Code and the penalty is not the cost of doing business.
By Richard Harris, Colleen Platford, Antonia Garling, Peter Munro and David Wiseman - 6 min read
A Federal Court class action ruling provides an update on considerations that apply to discretion to extend time in the law of limitations. By RICHARD…
By Richard Ryan - 6 min read
ASIC has released guidance on Initial Coin Offerings/Token Sales. By MICHAEL BACINA and SINA KASSRA.
By Michael Bacina and Sina Kassra - 4 min read
Space law has not kept pace with commercial and geo-political space developments and complexities. By STEVEN FREELAND.
By Steven Freeland - 7 min read
Federal Parliament passed a new defence for company directors for insolvent trading. By ROBERT BOADLE.
By Robert Boadle - 6 min read
Firms will now be able to apply to the ACCC to authorise the firm engaging in conduct which might otherwise contravene the law. By KIRSTEN…
By Kirsten Webb and Paul Burton - 6 min read
There are real risks when acting as a director on the board of a client’s company. By ELISSA BAXTER.
By Elissa Baxter - 4 min read
Incorporating through an offshore haven is straightforward and relatively expensive. By BEN SEWELL.
By Ben Sewell - 6 min read
The Full Bench of the NSW Court of Appeal provided clear guidance on how a Court must determine a liquidator’s remuneration under the Corporations Act….
By Doran Cook and Monique Cowden - 5 min read
Performance bonds are regularly employed by parties in a vast range of commercial enterprises including, most notably, in international commerce and in property transactions. By…
By Anthony Lo Surdo SC - 7 min read
The Federal Court of Australia has revised and reissued practice notes for nine key areas, as part of the National Court Framework. By MICHAEL LEGG.
By Michael Legg - 8 min read