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We aim to provide you with proactive and strategic legal and practical advice. Our articles provide a range of interesting and helpful insights on a vast array of topics.
Property Disputes when Buying and Selling
Disclosure and Due Diligence. Litigation Lawyer Sarah-Anna Scott provides a refresher on the law and some 'must read' tips for Vendors and Purchasers.
What you really need to know about the CGT & Negative Gearing changes from the 2026 Budget
The 2026 Budget has given us plenty to digest. With CGT changes dominating the headlines, Principal Andre Ong, Accredited Specialist (Property Law) highlights what actually matters beyond the noise.
Stand Downs and Global Disruption: What the USA/Israel–Iran Conflict Means for Employers
The ongoing USA/Israel–Iran conflict demonstrates how global events can rapidly disrupt Australian workplaces and challenge standard business operations. Anthony Sangster Robles explains.
Case Note: Zhao v Kontomichalos [2026] VSCA 30
What's in a lease? Senior Associate Graham Egan looks at the recent Court of Appeal decision in Zhao v Kontomichalos [2026] VSCA 30.
Litigating in VCAT? Beware the foreign defendant
Graham Egan, Senior Associate in Disputes & Litigation, discusses the matter of Apollo Marble and Granite Imports Pty Ltd v Industry + Commerce (Civil Claims) [2008] VCAT 2298 involving a debt and a defendant located overseas.
Recent articles
Illegal job interview questions to avoid
When interviewing potential new employees, employers need to be careful about the questions they ask. Even engaging in some friendly small talk during the job interview could potentially be used later against an unwitting employer.
Dangers in including vendor content in sales brochures
What is your liability to the Purchaser if your Vendor client has given you a diagram or content you use in your marketing that turns out to be wrong? Be aware of what representation you make when handing brochures or other documents to the Purchaser and ensure that you have suitable disclaimers in place to protect you.
Commission on a re-sale? Not so fast!
If your client's sale falls through, always make sure you enter into a new Sale Authority if the property is going back on the market!
Caveats: A lesson for purchasers
A Caveat is an inexpensive yet invaluable way of protecting your interests when it comes to purchasing a property.
Notice to vacate: where 'standard practice' is 'bad practice'
If assisting in the issue of a Notice to Vacate, be sure to address it to the Tenant(s) and include their names. Anything less is technically "not valid".
