Articles

As we await insolvency data for FY 2025-26, Litigation Lawyer Graham Egan provides a timely reminder of the legal consequences for individuals who become bankrupt under Australian law.

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Recent prosecutions provide a timely reminder that a Director Identification Number (DIN) is a legal requirement for anyone holding a current directorship in Australia. An update from Mitchell Zadow, Managing Principal and Accredited Specialist (Commercial Law).

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With the conflict in the Middle East seemingly resolved via the recently announced peace deal, the impact of the war will likely continue to be felt for some time. Fuel prices have been volatile and they could continue that way, as Commercial Lawyer Mehraaz Sidhu explains.

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Disclosure and Due Diligence. Litigation Lawyer Sarah-Anna Scott provides a refresher on the law and some 'must read' tips for Vendors and Purchasers.

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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.

The recent USA/Israel–Iran conflict demonstrates how global events can rapidly disrupt Australian workplaces and challenge standard business operations. Anthony Sangster Robles explains. (Updated 16 June 2026)

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What's in a lease? Senior Associate Graham Egan looks at the recent Court of Appeal decision in Zhao v Kontomichalos [2026] VSCA 30.

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.

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‘Force majeure’ may soon become the phrase 'de jour'. Mitchell Zadow, Managing Principal and Accredited Commercial Law Specialist, explains what this means for businesses and contractual arrangements. (Updated 16 June 2026)

Litigation Lawyer Sarah-Anna Scott looks at a recent decision by the Fair Work Commission, an employer successfully defended their termination of an employee who refused to return to work in the office, despite his contract not specifying a work location.

Are you eyeing a property investment in Victoria, Australia? Exciting as it may seem, foreign investors should tread cautiously through the intricate web of regulations and tax implications that govern such transactions, as Property Lawyer Coco Yu explains.

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Spring is the busiest time of year for the Victorian property market. Auctions can be fast-paced and prospective purchasers often feel pressure to act quickly and decisively, to cast a knock-out bid. Property Lawyer Loren Stojcevski lists the Top 5 essentials for any pre-purchase checklist.