In today’s competitive market, offering credit terms to your business customers is no longer just a perk, it’s a powerful tool for growth. Flexible credit terms can attract new clients, build long-term loyalty, and help you stand out from the competition. However, extending credit also comes with inherent risks. Unpaid invoices, late payments, and defaulting...Read More

What to Do When Your Business Faces Defamation? Business defamation can devastate your company’s reputation and bottom line when false and damaging statements spread about your enterprise. Discovering that someone has made false and damaging statements about your business can be overwhelming. Whether it’s a malicious online review, social media post, or comments to your...Read More

A shareholders agreement represents a fundamental legal document that governs relationships between company shareholders while complementing the Corporations Act framework. Understanding agreement provisions, duties of directors, and share transfer procedures ensures proper corporate governance and protects stakeholder interests in Australian companies. This comprehensive guide covers shareholders agreement essentials, transfer procedures, and compliance requirements under the...Read More

Managing Insolvency and Legal Disputes Understanding corporate litigation, liquidation, and insolvency procedures is crucial for business directors and stakeholders facing financial difficulties or legal disputes. This comprehensive guide covers litigation management, insolvency options, liquidation processes, and statutory requirements that affect Australian companies. Whether your company faces litigation threats, insolvency concerns, or requires guidance on liquidation...Read More

Critical Legal Obligations Under Australian Corporations Law Directors duties are fundamental legal obligations that protect companies and stakeholders in Australia’s corporate framework. In Australia, a company is recognised as a separate legal entity who can sue and be sued in its own name. Generally, this corporate structure protects directors from personal liability for the company’s...Read More

Liquidation, also known as “winding up”, occurs when a company becomes insolvent, meaning it cannot pay its debts when they fall due. The liquidation process involves appointing a registered liquidator to take control of the company, sell its assets, and distribute the proceeds to creditors. Whether you’re a company director, creditor, or stakeholder, understanding how...Read More

What is Mediation? Mediation is a process in which a neutral and independent third party, known as a mediator, assists disputing parties in reaching a mutually acceptable agreement. A mediator may be appointed either privately or by the court. This process serves as an alternative to traditional court proceedings, offering a less adversarial and more...Read More

Oral contracts are legally binding in many situations, but proving their existence and enforceability can be challenging. Whether you’re entering a business deal, agreeing to services, or resolving a dispute, understanding how oral contracts work is essential for protecting your legal rights. What Makes Oral Contracts Enforceable? For any contract, written or oral, to be...Read More

Overview Small businesses are often required to sign standard form contracts, agreements where the terms are pre-set and non-negotiable. These contracts can contain unfair terms that put one party at a significant disadvantage. To address this imbalance, Australian law now provides protections for small businesses from unfair contract terms. What Does the Law Say? Since...Read More

Legal Guidance for Australia’s Evolving Business Landscape At Citilawyers, we understand that building, scaling, and protecting a business in today’s regulatory environment requires more than just legal advice, it demands a proactive legal partnership. With rapid legislative change, increased director accountability, and intensifying scrutiny of contracts and compliance, having experienced commercial law counsel is essential...Read More