Commercial & Property Law

Our latest newsletter is now available, featuring articles and resources prepared by our experienced team of solicitors. Each edition is designed to keep you informed on key legal topics and provide practical insights you can rely on. In this issue, you’ll find: 1. Proving a de facto relationship...

A court decision has highlighted an important risk for landlords offering incentives to tenants as part of a lease. In GWC Property Group Pty Ltd v Higginson & Ors [2014] QSC 264, the court found that a landlord could not recover lease incentives it had previously...

When a commercial or retail tenant in New South Wales stops paying rent, the financial and operational impact can be significant. While it is important to respond quickly, it is equally important to follow a careful and legally compliant process. Taking the right steps from...

The New South Wales Court of Appeal decision in Zong v Lin [2022] NSWCA 136 is a clear reminder of why properly drafted shareholders’ agreements are critical—particularly where one party controls the company’s day-to-day operations and finances. The case involved two business partners, Mr Jason Zong...

If you are looking at buying a business, you have probably come across two main structures: an asset sale or a share sale. A share sale agreement involves purchasing the shares of a company, meaning you take over the company as it exists — including its...