What are the consequences of bankruptcy?

Litigation [Courts & Tribunals]

Business Law

Personal Insolvency occurs when a person is unable to pay their debts as and when they fall due. Bankruptcy is the legal process that follows. Litigation Lawyer Nicola Voss outlines some of the consequences of being declared bankrupt.

Who owns the Tenant’s installations? And how can this impact a market rent review? - A Case Study

Property Law

Litigation [Courts & Tribunals]

Case Note: Are fixtures installed by a Tenant on leased premises the personal property of the Tenant? Property Lawyer Sabina Mehra reviews a recent case with relevance to AWF Prop Co 2 Pty Ltd v Ararat Wind Farm Pty Ltd [2020] VSC 853.

Your Will should be as unique as you. Take the time to properly look after your loved ones.

Wills & Estate Planning

Wills and Estates

Your Will should be as unique as you. Careful estate planning is required to ensure that your assets pass to your intended beneficiaries in the most advantageous manner. Binay Prasad, Accredited Specialist (Wills & Estates) explains.

My loved one has died without a Will. What should I do?

Probate & Estates

Wills and Estates

Losing a loved one is a very challenging and emotional time. If the deceased person did not leave a Will, you may be wondering where to start.

Extension of Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme ('CTRS')

Property Law

COVID-19

The Victorian Government has announced an extension to the operation of the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme ('CTRS'). Andre Ong, Principal and Accredited Specialist in Property Law explains.

Coronavirus: Contracts and Force Majeure

Litigation [Courts & Tribunals]

COVID-19

Could the coronavirus pandemic be classified as an event so unforeseeable and so unavoidable as to allow parties to negate their duties under a contract? Commercial Litigation Lawyer, Nicola Voss explains.

New Defamation Laws and the High Court’s decision in Fairfax Media Publications Pty Ltd v Voller [2021] HCA 27

Litigation [Courts & Tribunals]

Business Law

Hold that thought! Litigation Lawyer Nicola Voss reviews the new Defamation laws following the High Court’s decision in Fairfax Media Publications Pty Ltd v Voller [2021] HCA 27.

Director Identification Numbers - What you need to know?

Commercial Law

Recently introduced legislation requires company directors and those considering a directorship to provide proof of identity. Lawyer Ignatius Suwanto explains.

Can I refuse to act as an Executor?

Probate & Estates

You have been appointed as an Executor of a Will and don't want to act as one. What do you do?

Mandatory Vaccination for Victorian Workplaces

Employment Law

COVID-19

Samuel Ellemor, Senior Associate in Employment Law provides an update on the Victorian Government's vaccine mandate and its impact on workplaces as at 15 November, 2021.

Special Disability Trusts

Wills & Estate Planning

When contemplating putting together an estate plan, an important aspect to consider is the personal circumstances of the prospective beneficiaries of your Will. Setting up a a Special Disabilty Trust can assist a beneficiary to manage their inheritance. Lawyer Sarah Slattery explains.

What must a landlord of a commercial or retail premises do when a tenant has abandoned goods as a consequence of COVID-19?

Property Law

COVID-19

A carefully drafted lease is the key to mitigating risks and give clarity on what steps should be followed, especially if goods are abandoned or uncollected. Property Lawyer Sabina Mehra explains.