COVID-19 and Force Majeure

COVID-19 has obviously been declared by the World Health Organisation as a pandemic and in Australia developments are escalating rapidly. Covid-19 has obviously been declared by the World Health Organisation as a pandemic and in Australia developments are escalating rapidly. It has the potential to cause significant disruption to business… >

Has your business been impacted by Covid-19?

Many have had their doors close or be so quiet as to think that they may be better off closing. So many businesses have been impacted heavily by the Covid 19 virus. Many have had their doors close or be so quiet as to think that they may be better off… >

5 Festive Tips

While it is the season to be jolly, Christmas and the New Year period is also a time of the year which carries its own unique legal issues and risks. Here are 5 quick legal tips to avoid an unwanted New Year legal surprise! 1. Work Injury The lead up to… >

ACCC Releases Wine Grape Market Study Final Report

On 24 September 2019, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) released its Final Report. ACCC Releases Wine Grape Market Study Final Report On 24 September 2019, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) released its Final Report resulting from its Wine Grape Market Study which made 10 recommendations which it… >

Notifiable Data Breaches

New laws about mandatory reporting of serious data breaches commence today. The Notifiable Data Breaches Scheme establishes requirements for entities responding to data breaches. Who does the scheme apply to? Entities subject to the Privacy Act 1988 generally include: most Australian Government agencies; businesses and not for profit organisations with an annual turnover… >

Partnership Agreement

Why do you need a Partnership Agreement? A partnership is formed when at least two people agree to carry on a business together (“Partners”) and distribute profit or losses between them. A partnership agreement can be either a verbal or written agreement that is reached between Partners. It is strongly recommended… >

Purchase of a Business in South Australia

Are you considering the purchase of a business in South Australia? The price, conditions and relevant terms will need to be agreed to proceed with the sale. You may require us to review the business sale agreement that has been provided to you in addition to other legal documents, such… >

Legal Tips for Sale or Purchase of a Business

Sale or Purchase of Business Buying or selling a business is a significant life decision. It is vital that you protect your interests, whether as a seller or as a purchaser, throughout the complete lifecycle of the business – both before, during and after the transaction. Make sure that… >

What is your business worth?

This is a question close to the heart of every business owner! Yet many business owners do not adequately prepare for their exit from business and therefore the day they should realise the wealth that they have built up over their lifetime. Departure from a business can be voluntary or involuntary. Handing… >