Articles and Insights
Our articles cover recent cases and legisation changes, and provide practical tips on common legal problems.
Voluntary Administration: When, where and how?
When a well-known business enters administration, customers, employees and suppliers naturally ask what it means. Mitchell Zadow, Managing Principal and Accredited Specialist (Commercial Law) explains how voluntary administration works under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), how it differs from liquidation and receivership, and what it can mean for the people who deal with the company.
That tree is in the way of my building project! The Hidden Cost of Removing Trees in Victoria
Vegetation removal is a vexed issue in Victoria. Disputes and Litigation Lawyer Graham Egan explains the things you need to be aware of before you start work, to ensure you are legally compliant.
Case Note: Monland Pty Ltd v Oman [2026] VSC 240
For Lenders, the case of Monland v Oman is a loud and clear reminder that lending money and providing finance should be is built on paper; in other words, proper documentation and not corridor conversations. Litigation Lawyer Sonali Mohla takes a Court's findings and the fall out.
The fuel price dilemma: Managing costs under Domestic Building Contracts
As the conflict in the middle east continues and resolution no longer seems to be a near-term certainty, fuel prices in Australia have risen to their highest average levels since April. With shrinking global stockpiles and no reduction in the fuel excise anymore, Australian businesses face the prospect of higher petrol prices in the months ahead.
Mehraaz Sidhu revisits our recent article on the impact of such market fluctuations for businesses working under domestic building contracts.
Victoria’s Retirement Village Laws Have Changed: What You Need to Know
Victoria's retirement village laws have undergone significant change. Operators, residents, families and advisors should take note. Property Lawyer Jing Yuan Tay highlights what you need to know.
Recent articles
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".
