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discusses the fundamental considerations in respect of the various stages of the voluntary administration process.

Understand the key documents and the do's and don'ts of leasing transactions.

Directors who do not apply for a DIN by the deadline may face significant fines for non-compliance.

The deregistration of a company brings its legal existence to an end and often finalises the formal affairs of that company. Stakeholders, particularly insolvency practitioners, may seek reinstatement of a company to recover assets, resolve claims, correct administrative errors, or pursue legal proceedings.

Overview of the current legal framework governing the collection, use and disclosure of athlete data by sports entities.

ASIC's 2026-27 Corporate Plan identifies non-bank small business lending practices as a regulatory focus area, particularly concerning unfair contract terms in standard form agreements. This article examines five common clauses in SME loan agreements that may expose lenders to enforceability challenges and regulatory action, drawing on recent court decisions to illustrate key UCT risks.

A security in a standard form supply contract was found to be unfair, and so was void and unenforceable under the ACL.

You must discuss these significant changes with your SMSF clients and review their estate planning before 1 July 2017.

Article discusses the SOP Act, when it applies & how it helps to improve the likelihood & timeliness of payments.

Proposed reforms to NSW retail leasing law could significantly expand what qualifies as a retail lease, potentially capturing council arrangements like café kiosks, community centre shops, and ancillary areas such as car parks and signage rights. Understanding these changes is crucial for councils to avoid unintended compliance obligations and maintain flexibility in their property arrangements.

Renovating within a strata scheme is rarely just a matter between a lot owner and their builder or contractor. Even works carried out entirely within a lot can affect common property – sometimes in ways that are not immediately apparent. For this reason, the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) (SSMA) establishes a structured approval regime designed to balance a lot owner’s right to renovate with the Owners Corporation’s responsibility to protect other lots, the common property, and the scheme as a whole.

Recent case is a reminder that dispute proceedings can hinge on the weight given to medical opinions relied upon by the parties.

The NSW Court of Appeal’s decision in Piety Developments Pty Ltd v Cumberland City Council is a timely reminder that, for councils, passing a resolution to “accept” an offer is not the same thing as entering into a legally binding contract. Even where a resolution is passed in open session, livestreamed, and later recorded in Council minutes, it may still fall well short of creating enforceable contractual rights.

The case serves as an important lesson on the strict application of the time limits of the statutory warranties and the challenges of proving that reliance on professional advice is a valid defence under the Act.

Spotting suspicious emails is increasingly difficult as cybercriminals become more adept at making emails appear genuine.

When parties settle a dispute, the agreement should be recorded so that rights and obligations are clear and enforceable.

Lawyers are re-evaluating best practices for recording witness recollections.

Recent NSW Court of Appeal decisions have sharpened the rules around security of payment claims under SOPA, particularly regarding electronic service timing and the validity of imperfect claims. Councils and principals now face heightened risks if they rely on deeming clauses to extend response deadlines or assume flawed payment claims can be safely ignored. Understanding these 2025-2026 developments is critical to avoiding automatic liability for the full claimed amount through missed deadlines or procedur