Under section 461(1)(k) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) a Court may make a winding up order and appoint a liquidator to a company where it is of the opinion that it is just and equitable that the company be wound up....
Almost always, insolvency is the reason why a company is wound up. This process is often initiated by a creditor of the insolvent company. However, insolvency is not the only grounds for winding up. The court may also order the winding up of a...
Property prices have been on the rise making it more difficult for buyers to get their foot into the property market. Owning property jointly can seem appealing as friends or family can pool their money together to have a larger deposit, or substantially better borrowing power....
Solari and Stock is pleased to welcome a new addition to the team, Valentina Abouzeid....
An Executor is the person appointed in another person’s will to dispose of the monies, property and other assets listed in that will, after the death of its author. An Executor has to follow both the deceased’s wishes and numerous legal requirements when disposing of that...
A recent Supreme Court case in Queensland is a timely reminder of the need to take care when nominating who is to receive a member’s superannuation benefits, particularly when the provision is made in the binding death nomination for payments to be made to a...
Can I lend money to my child for the purchase of a property? The short answer is yes. The long answer is yes, but there are some practical considerations before doing so. ...
According to RealEstate, the age of first home buyers in Australia is edging closer to 40, and as property prices continue to increase, it is difficult to see this reducing. Any Sydneysider will tell you that property ownership is a far flung dream, often only...
Is walking up to my neighbour's front door and knocking on it a trespass?...
In many small businesses run through a company there are two or more directors who may be family members or friends. Disputes may then arise and an issue arises as to what rights a director or shareholder has in relation to the conduct of another...