Practice area
Commercial law guidance for owners and directors — business succession, exit planning, the Personal Property Securities Register, franchising and the legal infrastructure of a well-run business.
A practical legal guide for purchasers considering commercial property in Victoria — contract review, due diligence, leases, GST, planning, settlement and the legal issues to address before signing.
The absentee owner surcharge is an additional Victorian land tax charge for certain absentee owners. Learn when it may apply, notification issues and when to seek advice.
A practical guide to when the Retail Leases Act 2003 (Vic) applies to a lease, the common exclusions, landlord disclosure obligations and the risks of getting classification wrong.
How private companies, partnerships, trusts and professional practices are treated in Australian family law property settlements — valuation, goodwill, disclosure and protecting a business during separation.
How Bitcoin, Ethereum and other digital assets are treated in Australian family law property settlements — disclosure, valuation, blockchain tracing and the consequences of non-disclosure.
A practical guide for Victorian business owners, purchasers and investors on business sale agreements — asset vs share sales, due diligence, restraints, employee transfers, lease assignments, warranties and settlement risks.
A practical Victorian guide for business owners on resolving commercial disputes before court — letters of demand, negotiation, mediation, expert determination, arbitration, VCAT and cost-effective strategies.
How sole trader, partnership and company structures are affected when an owner dies — executor responsibilities, business continuity, key person risks and the practical planning steps every Victorian business owner should take.
How buy/sell agreements work — trigger events, valuation, funding, insurance, shareholder disputes and the drafting issues that commonly cause problems for Victorian businesses.
What a letter of demand is, common types of claim, time limits, preserving evidence, the risks of ignoring correspondence, negotiation and settlement options, and when to obtain legal advice.
A plain-English guide to the Franchising Code of Conduct for franchisees, prospective franchisees and franchisors — disclosure, good faith, cooling-off rights, dispute resolution and common risks.
How the Personal Property Securities Register works, why registration matters, PMSIs and the common mistakes that leave Australian businesses unprotected.
Why every business owner needs an exit plan — the common options, how legal structures affect planning, and the link between business succession and estate planning.
Why business owners need an estate plan, how different structures pass on, and the agreements and insurances that keep a business running after death.
