27 Oct 2026 | Commercial Law
A signature alone doesn’t make an agreement legally binding. In Australia, a contract generally requires a clear offer and acceptance, consideration, legal capacity and an intention to create legal relations, along with any required legal formalities. Its essential...
16 Oct 2026 | Commercial Law, Corporate
What if the signed terms don’t match how your business actually operates? A contract may read clearly yet leave responsibility for delivery, quality, payment, delays or risk uncertain. A commercial contract review should test the wording against the way the deal is...
11 Oct 2026 | Commercial Law, Property
Does a commercial property eviction notice in NSW mean you have to leave your business premises straight away? Not necessarily. The notice must be assessed against your lease and the rules that apply to your tenancy. The label on the document alone does not establish...
10 Oct 2026 | Commercial Law
If your company may be unable to pay its debts, acting too late or taking the wrong step can increase your personal legal risk. The safe harbour provisions for directors Australia provide eligible directors with a potential defence to insolvent trading liability while...
6 Oct 2026 | Commercial Law
An informal promise to pay or a dispute raised by email won’t protect your company from a statutory demand deadline. For a statutory demand response, the first priority is to act within 21 days of service. That period can’t be extended.A demand isn’t itself a court...
2 Oct 2026 | Commercial Law, Property
What if a lease’s biggest risk isn’t the rent, but the obligations that shape how your business can operate? A retail lease can affect permitted use, outgoings, renewal options and make-good obligations. Understanding who is responsible for what, and what options you...
