What Are Your Entitlements Regarding Contract Damages? In Australia, contract damages are the primary legal remedy for a breach, designed to compensate innocent parties for loss. The objective is to provide financial restoration, ensuring the claimant is placed in the position they would have occupied had the agreement been performed as promised. Our commercial lawyers...Read More
Directors The Corporations Act 2001 defines a director as a person formally appointed to the position, an alternate director, a de facto director, or a shadow director. This broad definition ensures that a person who performs the actual functions of a director is held to the same standards as a formally appointed director. For the...Read More
Seeking compensation from a supplier for goods and services used up in manufacturing? Sale of goods law provides essential protection for businesses dealing with faulty products in commercial transactions. As a business, you might seek compensation for damages caused due to the supply of faulty goods used up in manufacturing. Although the Australian Consumer law...Read More
What Property Buyers and Developers Need to Know When purchasing off-the-plan property in NSW, one of the most important legal terms to understand is the sunset clause. These clauses set a deadline by which a property development must be completed. If that deadline is not met, the contract may be terminated by either the buyer...Read More
Employee Data Theft Employee data theft occurs when current or former workers access, copy, or misuse company information without authorisation. This may include: Customer lists and contact databases Pricing strategies and financial information Product designs and technical specifications Business plans and market research Proprietary software or source code Supplier and vendor relationships The theft can...Read More
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
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. Our corporate lawyers advise shareholders and companies on drafting, negotiating, and enforcing shareholders’ agreements....Read More
What Is a Payment Claim Under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW)? If you work in building and construction and have not been paid for completed work or supplied goods, a payment claim under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) (SOPA) may help you enforce...Read More
Through Specific Performance Protecting your contractual rights is paramount for businesses and individuals alike. The most commonly adopted form of remedy is monetary compensation. While damages are the standard legal relief, there exists a far more compelling equitable redress “Specific Performance”: Turner v Bladin [1951] HCA 13. Specific performance is a court order which compels...Read More
What happens when a lessee walks away from a lease? Lease abandonment occurs when a lessee walks away from their rental agreement without proper termination procedures. Understanding abandonment consequences is crucial for both lessors and lessees in NSW property law. Our property and lease advise landlords and tenants on lease termination, abandonment, and recovery of...Read More
