Purchasing a business means acquiring legal obligations and commercial risks. Before signing a contract, it is essential to undertake thorough due diligence and obtain legal and financial advice so you understand exactly what you are buying and whether the business is the right investment. For more...
Purchasing an established business can be an excellent way to enter the market or expand an existing operation. Unlike starting a business from scratch, you acquire an established customer base, experienced employees, proven systems and an operating business from day one....
Every property settlement is more than a transaction—it can be a first home, a fresh start, a new investment, or the beginning of an exciting next chapter. ...
The Federal Court of Australia has delivered a further judgment in the ongoing ASIC proceedings concerning ALAMMC Developments and associated entities. While the decision in ASIC v ALAMMC Developments Pty Ltd (No 3) [2026] FCA 725 deals with a procedural funding issue, it is highly...
When a business is under financial pressure, resigning as a director can feel like the quickest way to step away from the stress. However, many directors are surprised to learn that resigning does not automatically remove responsibility for issues that arose while they were in...
‘Whilst litigants are entitled to seek the intervention of the courts to adjudicate in business and other disputes that cannot be reasonably settled in any other way, sometimes the best advice a lawyer can give a client is not to take that course. This is...
Please note Solari and Stock will be closed from 5pm on Thursday 2nd April and will reopen at 9am on Tuesday 7th April. We wish our clients a safe and happy easter break and look forward to seeing you on our return. Should you wish...
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...