Overseas Assets
It is not uncommon for people to own property all over the world. There are complicated rules about which laws […]
It is not uncommon for people to own property all over the world. There are complicated rules about which laws […]
If you do die without a will (known as ‘intestate’), contrary to common belief your estate is not automatically gifted
If a deceased estate contains land, a high bank account balance, a retirement village lease, a large share portfolio, or
Appointments of Enduring Guardian allow our clients to appoint trusted loved ones with the authority to make end of life
A ‘Power of Attorney’ is a legal document that allows you to nominate persons whom you trust (referred to as
Estate planning involves developing a strategy to deal with your assets after you die – the legal instruments and structures,
In order for a will to be valid, the person who made the will must have had testamentary capacity at
Persons named as executors of a Will are responsible for defending any challenges made to the Will. It is essential
Have you been left out of a loved one’s Will? You may have a claim. If a Court determines that
Assets can be owned in a variety of ways, and held through a variety of entities. Each option harbours its
Does your Will make sense? What happens if it is not clear? If in the drafting of the Will, the
Need help making a Will? Simply contact us online or give us a call and one of our dedicated team
When considering a purchase of land, you should undertake a search of the title. This will disclose whether there are
If you are considering subdividing land, you need to be aware of the approval process. Subdivisions are governed by each
There are some key differences between retail and commercial leases. In short, they have different regulatory frameworks so obligations are
Exploring financing options for a property or building construction can be a difficult task. Some creditors may not be upfront
Construction contracts are agreements between owners and contractors. A successful building project starts with a well-thought construction contract. There are
National Credit Code is important to borrowers and lenders as it regulates the provision of credit including mortgages, personal loans
We are regularly asked whether years of licence disqualification may be removed. Recent amendments to the law in NSW have
The requirements to hold a truck or heavy vehicle licence are different and so are the legal obligations. With respect
Did you drive in a manner that a reasonable prudent driver would have driven in all the circumstances? This is
In NSW, the Courts consider offences of driving whilst suspended or disqualified very serious. Irrespective of whether your licence is
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol are serious offences all too prevalent in Courts across NSW. The penalties
In the event of suspected criminal activity, assets may be frozen, forfeited, restrained or seized. The circumstances in which such
The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) and the New South Wales Crime Commission (NSWCC) are statutory organisations set up to
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) was established to eliminate corruption and restore faith within the public sector. In undertaking
If you are unhappy with the decision of your criminal case, there are possible avenues of appeal available to you.
The more serious criminal offences (also known as indictable offences) in NSW are determined in the District or Supreme Court.
Depending on the seriousness of a criminal offence, the matter may be heard at the Local Court or referred to
Following an arrest, you may either be released on ‘bail’ or brought before a court for a determination of this
Police have powers to arrest however these powers are limited and certain rights of the accused party must be adhered
This permanent visa category is assessed against an applicant’s skills. This stream is for points-tested skilled applicants who meet the
Is someone coming to visit you? In Australia, there are three Visitor Visas available: Each have their own eligibility criteria
Applications under the Family Visa categories often involve various complexities. If you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you
Australia is an increasingly popular place to study. Whether you are looking to study full-time or undertake training in a
To work in Australia, overseas residents need to have a valid work visa. There are a range of different visas
The Australian business innovation and investment programme (“BIIP”) is designed to attract international business talent and entrepreneurs who are willing
There are appeal avenues available to you if your visa has been rejected by the Department of Immigration and Border
Has your visa expired or is about to? You need to act sooner rather than later as overstaying your visa
Otherwise known as workers’ compensation, a work injury may entitle you to make a compensation claim against your employer. As
Diseases suffered as a result of dust and asbestos have special claim processes. Such diseases include asbestosis, mesothelioma and lung
To ensure you are protected from a loss of income in the event of injury, you need adequate income protection
Beyond your working years, you want to be assured of sufficient savings for a comfortable retirement. However, things don’t always
Classed under the category of intentional torts; Assault, Battery and False Imprisonment require an intent to cause harm. A common
Have you sustained an injury but are unsure whether you can make a claim? The world of personal injury can
A claim for public liability arises if you have suffered an injury on private or public property. Depending on the
If you have sustained an injury in a motor vehicle accident, you may be able to make a personal injury
Often family law matters will have an international aspect. This can arise because one parent is now living overseas or
Have you gone through the hassle of getting final orders (whether in property or parenting) and are now having trouble
Couples in de facto relationships have the same rights and entitlements as married couples when it comes to matters regarding
Superannuation contributions have now been a compulsory landmark of the Australian economy for over two decades. As a result, superannuation
You may have a responsibility to financially assist your former spouse/de facto partner if they are presently unable to support
If you are the parent of a child under the age of 18 years, you may be liable for child
Rigid court timetables and procedures can create situations where parties are left at an impasse for months in between court
Arriving at a property settlement does not necessarily mean that you have to go to Court. You can enter into
Over the course of a relationship, parties often spend years accumulating, selling, reinvesting and simply using up various types of
If you have separated from your former partner and you wish to avoid attending Court, there are a number of
If you and your former partner cannot agree about which city or country the children will live in, you can
This area of personal injury covers negligence by any health care provider including doctors, dentists, hospitals and specialists. The law
Are you unsure about how to approach your former partner about what sort of parenting arrangement would be in the
It is not always easy to pinpoint an exact date of “separation”. In fact, the meaning of the word “separation”
Arbitration & Conciliation are more formal methods of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Arbitration is similar to presenting your case in
Mediation is another form of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and consists of a mediator, someone impartial and unbiased, to assist
Before pursuing more formal means of dispute resolution, you may consider various Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) options like Negotiation. This
An injunction is a mechanism to request the court to prevent a certain action being taken by another until the
This is a claim for payment of a reasonable sum for work or services performed. Quantum Meruit claims arise where
Entering into a contract or commercial agreement is meant to keep things simple and ensure each party knows their obligations
Are you owed money? There are ways to get what you’re owed without going to court. The first step is
A property damage claim arises where your property has been damaged by someone else’s actions. This can include claims against
Freezing orders are when the court makes an order preventing a party from putting money or assets beyond the reach
Tree and hedge disputes frequently arise between neighbours. Whilst it is good practice to try and resolve such disputes with
Shareholder disputes typically occur between shareholders in a company that have a falling out and wish to part ways. Some
Much of the wealth of Australians is tied up in property. Now, more than ever, a breach of your property
In planning matters, legal advice early in the stages of work is crucial, to ensure the efficient progress of your
Partnership disputes typically occur between business partners that have a falling out and wish to part ways. Some typical examples
It is disappointing: The question of whether the individual, entity or “professional” who caused you loss is liable to compensate
It can be very stressful to receive a notice or “request” to make yourself available for an interview by a
Intellectual property consists of patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets. In further detail: Whilst intellectual property disputes often occur on
Our experienced insurance dispute lawyers have acted for both domestic and foreign insurers. Our lawyers also act for insured parties
Before we can advise you about an insurance dispute we need to consider: There may be avenues open to you
Insolvency, put simply, is when a company or person cannot pay debts when they fall due. In the case of
We have acted in many types of franchise disputes, including where international or national franchisors are involved and also where
As families accumulate, create and protect wealth across generations, various structures such as corporations and trusts are created to hold
Employment disputes encompass a wide variety of matters, including: The most common types of employment disputes relate to unfair dismissal
Defamation can occur in a wide variety of ways, be that via social media or in front of a group
The reality is that, regardless of whether your business or assets are in companies or trusts, such structures are really
To properly understand your contract dispute we will need to know: They say that a verbal contract is only as
There are many different moving parts when it comes to a successful build, so it is not unusual that disputes
Banking law is a niche area of the law which governs the conduct of those within the banking industry. Banks
If any Court or Tribunal has made a decision adverse to your interests you must act promptly as very strict
In the corporate and commercial context, you will be faced with a number of contracts and agreements for a range
When purchasing a business, you should carry out due diligence to ensure you are confident with its profitability and cash
It’s an exciting time to undertake a joint venture. Both parties are looking forward to the growth the venture will
Are you looking to set up a company? The process is called incorporation and can be a complex one. All
Trusts are set up for a number of different reasons and can provide tax benefits. Usually set up in the
Governments or their appointed officials make decisions which affect us every day. But what can you do when the decision
Small company or partnership disagreements are common when there are multiple parties involved. However, when these small disagreements become serious
No matter the profession, mistakes made by those providing services may have serious impacts on your financial circumstances. If you
We understand it is vital for businesses to ensure that employment contracts are not only compliant but can also be
Are you having trouble with the divorce process? We are here to help, simply get in touch online or call