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Changes to unfair contract terms

Changes to unfair contract terms

Since 9 November 2023, important amendments to unfair contract terms have taken effect (UCT). The changes were introduced by...

Commercial Law, Corporate Law

15 • 11 • 23

How to challenge a rental determination for a retail lease?

How to challenge a rental determination for a retail lease?

Have you recently received a rental determination for your retail lease that you believe is unfair or incorrect? The...

Property Law

19 • 09 • 23

Is my term sheet binding even if it says it’s not?

Is my term sheet binding even if it says it’s not?

Term sheets are a crucial element in the early stages of any business transaction, particularly in the context of venture...

Commercial Law, Corporate Law

13 • 07 • 23

Attention to detail is critical in retail/commercial lease rent review mechanisms

Attention to detail is critical in retail/commercial lease rent review mechanisms

Recent VCAT decisions have highlighted that clauses included in commercial and retail leases in Victoria in relation to rent...

Property Law

09 • 06 • 23

Demolition clauses in commercial leases

Demolition clauses in commercial leases – is yours legally enforceable?

A recent VCAT decision has highlighted the importance for Victorian landlords / developers of understanding their rights...

Property Law

27 • 04 • 23

What is an earnout in mergers and acquisitions

Earnouts

What is it? An earnout is a mechanism commonly seen in mergers and acquisitions that provides for a contingent payment based...

Commercial Law, Corporate Law

21 • 03 • 23

Top tips when selling a business

5 key steps to prepare your business for sale

So, you’ve built up a successful business and have now decided to sell, or been approached by a prospective buyer. Selling...

Commercial Law, Corporate Law

27 • 01 • 23

Start-up capital raising using a SAFE note

Start-up capital raising using a SAFE note

A common issue for most start-up businesses is that they are cash hungry. Securing investors in the early days can be...

Commercial Law, Corporate Law

10 • 11 • 22

Tips for developers to reduce risk in off-the-plan developments

10 tips for developers to minimise settlement risk in off-the-plan sales

With changing market conditions, including higher interest rates, increased construction costs and softening property prices,...

Property Law

26 • 09 • 22