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Dispute Resolution

The United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (the Singapore Convention on Mediation)

Wills and Estates Law

Your self-managed super fund and residency requirements

Wills and Estates Law

What is a Testamentary Trust?

Wills and Estates Law

What you need to know about Mutual Wills

Health and Medical Law

Case Study Payroll Tax For Medical Centres

What you need to know about Selling a Business in Australia

Health and Medical Law

Payroll Tax – Latest Rulings and Amnesties Across Australia. October 2023.

What licence do you need when you become a private lender?

Wills and Estates Law

When Executors Do Not Agree

Health and Medical Law

Leases & Market Rent for Pathology and Diagnostic Imaging Services

Wills and Estates Law

What is an Informal Will?

Health and Medical Law

Selling a Medical Centre or Medical Practice? What you need to know.

Property Disputes

Domestic Building Insurance – Is My Home Covered?

Wills & Powers of Attorney

Guardians – Estate Planning For Your Children

Property and Development Law

What is Vacant Residential Land Tax and Absentee Owner Surcharge and why you may need to contact the State Revenue Office

Due Diligence before purchasing your property

Wills and Estates Law

What Are My Rights as a Beneficiary?

Benefits and Essential Steps in Registering a Company – What you need to know!

Wills and Estates Law

Is your Will up to date?

Property Disputes

The case of a nasty neighbour and disclosing a material fact.

Property Disputes

My builder is taking too long! How do I resolve a domestic building dispute in Victoria?

Dispute Resolution and Litigation

Business Disputes and disputes between directors or shareholders. What can happen and the processes involved.

Property Disputes

Water Leaks and Common Property – who is liable?

Conveyancing Services

What are your rights if the Vendor’s Statement is defective?

Wills and Estates Law

Dementia, Estate Planning and Your Will

Property and Development Law

Everything you wanted to know about Subdividing Land

Wills and Estates Law

Intestacy. What happens if you don’t have a Will when you die.

Property and Development Law

Caveats, Easements and Convenants. The details explained for property buyers and property sellers.

Are dispute resolution clauses legally binding in commercial agreements?

Wills and Estates Law

Superannuation and Your Will – How to avoid estate disputes and ensure your superannuation is distributed according to your wishes after you die.

Property and Development Law

Development of a Childcare Facility (Education and Care Services) and the steps to follow.

Banks vs Private Lenders – Who should you choose

Dispute Resolution

Enforcing Foreign Judgments in Australia

NDIS Decisions – Review & Appeals Process

How to navigate the NDIS Appeals process for participants

Health and Medical Law

Why do you need a Co-Ownership Agreement for your Medical or Health Business?

Property and Development Law

A simple guide to acquiring land by adverse possession

Dispute Resolution

Debunking the myths about Disputes and Litigation

Dispute Resolution

Arbitration Clauses and Online Contracts. How to enforce them.

Dispute Resolution

How to Draft Better Arbitration Terms in your Commercial Agreements

Property and Development Law

Everything you need to know about building a dental or medical practice property

Property and Development Law

The importance of accurate marketing in off-the-plan developments

Becoming a private lender – What do you need to know to set up a new business

Property and Development Law

Advantages and disadvantages of buying-off-the-plan

Property and Development Law

I have purchased an off-the-plan property. Am I am able to get out of the contract?

Property and Development Law

Leasing and sub-leasing in healthcare property

The Relationship between Property Developers and Private Lenders

Selling a Property

What should be included in a Section 32 document?

Property and Development Law

Selling a property. What is the process?

Electronic Signatures. When can they be used and what restrictions apply.

Wills and Estates Law

Probate and Deceased Estates

Wills and Estates Law

Our Wills and Estates Lawyers Answer Your Questions About Probate in Victoria

What you need to know about creating a business website

Property and Development Law

Agreements for Lease and Leases in childcare property development.

Why are written agreements important?

Why is it important to define your business relationship?

Wills and Estates Law

Powers of Attorney and the role of VCAT

Wills and Estates Law

Powers of Attorney for Companies, Trusts and SMSF

Wills and Estates Law

Powers of Attorney for “Regular” People

Conveyancing Services

The purchase process for property

Property and Development Law

Purchase of Vacant Land to Build

Wills and Estates Law

Estate Planning for US/Australia cross border tax issues

Property and Development Law

How has the Property Development landscape changed during Melbourne’s lockdown?

Wills and Estates Law

Death & Taxes. Life’s two certainties.

Wills and Estates Law

Modern Families and the Challenge to Your Will

What is the best procedure to follow for Business Decisions

How to manage a Company Deadlock

Commercial Leasing

New Regulations in Commercial Tenancy Rent Scheme 2.0

Conveyancing Services

Don’t sign a lease unless you understand it

Conveyancing Services

Essential Safety Measures

Starting a New Business? 5 Reasons why Written Agreements are so Important

Starting a Startup? For Entrepreneurs and their Advisers

Health and Medical Law

New Radiation Management Plan requirements for practices operating radiation sources

Wills and Estates Law

Are You Too Young to Need a Will?

Wills and Estates Law

Why you should use a professional for your Will

Conveyancing Services

Frequently Asked Questions in Conveyancing

Conveyancing Services

The Importance of Inspections

Stubbings v Jams 2 Pty Ltd [2022] HCA 6

Commercial Contracts in Good Faith

Property and Development Law

Assigning a Retail Premises Lease

Property and Development Law

COVID-19 Commercial Leasing Brief Case Updates

Property and Development Law

Victorian HomeBuyer Fund

Property and Development Law

Summary of Owners Corporation Act changes coming into effect 1 December 2021

Property and Development Law

Builders fear post-COVID litigation

Property and Development Law

Victoria sees hike in Property Taxes

Wills and Estates Law

Cryptocurrency and Estate Planning: Decrypting the Issues

Wills and Estates Law

Digital Assets: A virtual enterprise.

Health and Medical Law

Pathology Sub-Leasing – Key Considerations

The Lost or Missing Employment Contract

Property and Development Law

The GST Withholding Regime and how it could affect your Sale or Purchase

Property and Development Law

Current duty exemptions, concessions and waivers for residential land

Property and Development Law

Notice of Acquisition – What is it and what do you need to know?

Protect your Business and Register a Trade Mark

Dispute Resolution

Courts to continue with permanent COVID measures

New Director Identification Number (DIN)

Property and Development Law

Key issues Tenants should consider in relation to a Commercial Lease

Wills and Estates Law

Capacity Considerations – Making those important financial, personal and medical decisions

Wills and Estates Law

The financial implications of a loss of capacity

Property and Development Law

Heads of Agreement: What you need to know!

Property and Development Law

Application of Retail Leases Act 2003 (Vic)

Health and Medical Law

Major Medical Centre Operator’s Failure to Comply with Award Requirements

Changes to Director Resignations

Extension Announced To Covid-19 Rent Relief Provisions

Property and Development Law

Foreign Investment Reform

Property and Development Law

Covid-19 State Revenue Office Stamp Duty Waiver

Property and Development Law

Nominations, Land Development and Double Duty

Wills and Estates Law

2020 – The Year Of The Adult Child

Wills and Estates Law

The Importance of Being Current – Superannuation Death Benefit Nominations

REMINDER – Don’t let your PPSR Registrations Expire!

Dispute Resolution

Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practices & Procedures – COVID-19 Update

Henclo Investments Pty Ltd v. MSB Capital Holdings Pty Ltd [2020] VSC 775

Property and Development Law

Key Considerations in moving to a Retirement Village

Property and Development Law

New Pool and Spa Safety Laws and the Consequences of Non-Compliance

Property and Development Law

Case Study: Mistrina Pty Ltd v Australian Consulting Engineers Pty Ltd [2020] NSWCA 223 – Liability of third party professionals in property development projects

Property and Development Law

Converting Existing Premises or Acquiring and Developing Land into a Medical or Healthcare Practice

Health and Medical Law

Telehealth during & post the COVID-19 Pandemic

Changes to the Australian Consumer Law Expand Consumer Protection

VCAT Appointed Administrators

Success at the AAT – VCAT Administration

Wills and Estates Law

Special Disability Trusts and other Trusts for Vulnerable Beneficiaries

Wills and Estates Law

Estate Planning for Vulnerable Beneficiaries

Wills and Estates Law

The Squeaky Wheel Child

Wills and Estates Law

Adult children’s entitlement to estate for maintenance and support

The Australian Federal Budget in Health

Health and Medical Law

Payroll Tax Obligations: Spotlight on Medical & Healthcare Businesses & Providers

Update – Relief from Bankruptcy and Insolvent Trading

Wills and Estates Law

Taking Action during Lockdown – Check your Will off the ‘to do’ List

Victorian Government’s Lockdown Recovery Aid: New Business Support Package

Property and Development Law

HomeBuilder Grant Application

Property and Development Law

Sale of Land Act changes – What is a ‘material fact’?

VCAT Appointed Administrators

Risks for Loved Ones with Disabilities – Putting appropriate back-ups in place

Property and Development Law

A guide to acquiring land

VCAT Appointed Administrators

Elder Abuse: What is it and how to prevent it from happening?

What is the Business Support Fund and who can access it?

VCAT Appointed Administrators

What Is VCAT Administration?

Property and Development Law

10 things Purchasers need to know about Off-the-plan Contracts of Sale

Wills and Estates Law

Advance Care Directives Requirements

VCAT Appointed Administrators

VCAT Administration: Running the Financial Affairs of those in need

Property and Development Law

Planning, Environment and Development Update – Recent Industry Insights and Changes at VCAT

Dispute Resolution

Building Disputes. How the SOP Act can protect you

Property and Development Law

Subject to Finance Clauses – What’s it all about?

Property and Development Law

What is a verification of identity?

Dispute Resolution

Section 1782: Discovery in the US for Foreign Proceedings

Property and Development Law

COVID-19 Commercial tenancy relief scheme – regulations governing the variation of eligible leases in Victoria

Expected Trends in International Disputes

Wills and Estates Law

Amendment of Wills

Property and Development Law

COVID-19 Planning and Development Update – the Building Recovery Taskforce, Courts and Tribunals go Online, Funding for VCAT

Property and Development Law

COVID-19 – Commercial Tenancies – legislative implementation of the Mandatory Code of Conduct

Property and Development Law

Planning permit considerations when converting existing premises into a medical or healthcare practice

Property and Development Law

Residential Zone Guidance: Applying Residential Planning Controls in the Context of Population Growth

COVID-19: Relief for Directors

Property and Development Law

COVID-19 Moratorium on Evictions of Residential and Commercial Tenants and Mandatory Code of Conduct

Property and Development Law

Red Dot Decision Axicom v Melton City Council VCAT planning decision commercial competitor planning merit and maintaining commercial advantage

Property and Development Law

COVID 19 Planning Law and Property Development Implications dated 27 March 2020

Business Succession & Asset Protection

Coronavirus & Your Business: Valuable Tips for Business Owners

Property and Development Law

Purchaser forfeits deposit due to poor drafting of Contract of Sale

Health and Medical Law

Medical Technology in the US

International Arbitration: A Way Forward For Patent Contract Dispute Resolution

Property and Development Law

5 Things you need to know about the New Foreign Purchaser Stamp Duty Provisions

Health and Medical Law

Melbourne Pathology’s use of ‘My Health Record’ to store patient test results

Property and Development Law

Acquiring and developing land into a medical or healthcare practice

Australian Contract Termination

Property and Development Law

Tax relief for property owners affected by Victorian bushfires

Health and Medical Law

Melbourne based start-up to personalise health information for patients

Health and Medical Law

Patient-centred End-of-Life Care: Victoria Leads Legalisation of Voluntary Assisted Dying in Australia

Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards and the New York Convention: An International Commercial Dispute Resolution Method

American Bar Association – A New Dawn for Worldwide International Mediation

Production of Evidence in the State of New York, USA

Health and Medical Law

Purchasing or Acquiring a Medical or Healthcare Practice?

Fair Contracts: Termination in Consumer Contracts

Uncertainty: US Discovery of Evidence in International Commercial Arbitrations

Health and Medical Law

Risk Checkers for Preventable Diseases

What is PEXA?

Federal Court discretion in ordering the wind up of a company – relief for unfairly treated director

Health and Medical Law

Health Engine : Security of Patient Data and Reliability of Patient Reviews

Access to US Located Documents for Australian Legal Proceedings

Property and Development Law

Mould infested property… What are your rights?

Property and Development Law

Tenant terminates Commercial Lease due to faulty air conditioner

New Consumer Contracts Wording Mandated as of 9 June 2019

Wills and Estates Law

What can I do if I have been left out of a Will?

Health and Medical Law

Do Health Practitioners Have an Obligation to Advise a Third Party if They Have Concerns About a Patient’s Capacity?

Property and Development Law

How can Landlords and Tenants Avoid ‘Make Good’ Disputes?

Property and Development Law

Limitations of Pre-Purchase Inspection Reports

Property and Development Law

Statutory Amendments to Regulate Short Term Letting

Entrepreneurs Programme: Australian Businesses Receive $9.7 million

Wills and Estates Law

Acting as Attorney? What does that mean? Answers to your most frequently asked questions.

Mandatory e-conveyancing from 1 October 2018

Property and Development Law

Sunset Date Clawback under proposed reforms to Sale of Land Act

Property and Development Law

Combustible Cladding: A Resolution in Sight?

Dispute Resolution

Arbitration Related Work Likely to Increase for Australian Lawyers

Property and Development Law

A win for Foreign Purchasers of Residential Properties in Victoria

New Regime: Can a Contract be Terminated if a Party is Insolvent?

How to Get the Best Deal! Negotiation Tips and Tricks

Victorian Small Business Commissioner today discusses consequences of the CB Cold Storage decision

Countering Illegal Phoenix Activity

Property and Development Law

Subdivisions – Know what you are buying!

Dispute Resolution

High Court Says We Were Right All Along!

Property and Development Law

E-Contracts & PEXA

Service Contracts and Application of Payroll Tax – Important Changes

Dispute Resolution

Litigation Risks: Shared online presence with overseas subsidiary companies

Property and Development Law

Attention Property Developers – how to get your sales finalised quickly!

Handcuffs: Restraints of Trade

Dispute Resolution

Court of Appeal Clears Murky Waters on Retail Premises

Are Restraint of Trade Clauses Enforceable in Employment Contracts?

Dispute Resolution

Are Dispute Resolution Agreements Binding?

Property and Development Law

GST & Property Developers

Tenant, Resident or Licensee?

Dispute Resolution

Significant Supreme Court Win in Commercial Lease Dispute

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