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The Significance of Commercial Law for Businesses in Australia
In the intricate business world, compliance with commercial law is not just a box to check; it's a fundamental pillar supporting every enterprise's very foundation. But why is commercial law so crucial for businesses in Australia? Let's delve in: Legal Framework:...
Civil vs. Commercial Litigation Law: What’s the Difference?
The world of law can be complex, and civil and commercial litigation are often intertwined. While they share some similarities, they have distinct differences that are important to understand. Let's break down the critical distinctions between civil and commercial...
Top 5 Commercial Law Issues for Businesses in 2024
The legal landscape constantly evolves, but so do technology and business practices in general. Staying informed of your commercial legal responsibilities is crucial to your success, so let’s look at 5 of the big legal issues facing companies in 2024. Understanding...
Starting A Business? Here Are 3 Important Things to Know About Commercial and Company Law
Starting a new business is exciting, but there is also a lot of paperwork involved. It’s because commercial and company laws are quite complex, with many regulations to understand and adhere to. You don’t need to be a legal professional, but understanding the basics...
Generic legal documents are readily available online. So why engage the services of a lawyer?
Over the past few years there has been a boom in the online legal document business. You can now download a wide variety of legal documents off the internet including a will, a contract or lease - even a divorce form, for a fraction of the cost of engaging a lawyer to...
The four most common business structures explained
The most common business structures are sole trader, partnership, company, and trust. The business structure you choose will determine: your business’s legal and operational risk; what control you have; asset protection; tax obligations and ongoing costs. Sole trader...
Covid-19 lockdowns give rise to commercial leasing disputes
Legislation introduced by the South Australian government in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, (namely, the Covid-19 Emergency Response Act 2020 and COVID-19 Emergency Response (Commercial Leases No 2) Regulations 2020), provided special protections...
In troubled times existing commercial leasing arrangements may be in need of scrutiny
Coronavirus related economic impacts continue to affect commercial leasing, but there are options available to both tenants and landlords. Commercial and retail tenants and landlords have been greatly affected by ongoing trading restrictions and forced closures due to...
It’s all in the planning if you are a business owner looking towards retirement
Understandably, business owners are often so busy focusing on the day-to-day operations that little thought is given to the future of the business should a key person no longer be involved due to death, illness or retirement. Proper succession planning should mean the...
Buying or selling a business need not be daunting
When buying or selling a business, how can a lawyer help? Buying or selling a business is complex. It is tempting to get the deal done as quickly as possible but there are many important things to consider and get right, to ensure the best possible outcome. A...
Starting up an SME? Getting your business documents right will set you up for success
Anyone starting their own small to medium enterprise will quickly realise that there are several important legal documents required which, if done properly, will ultimately have a positive impact on the business’ viability and future success. Such documents include:...