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Shareholder Disputes

Shareholder Disputes

Most companies, whether a small family company or giant organisation such as Telstra, have shareholders. Particularly in smaller companies, disputes between the shareholders are not uncommon. In a small company, particularly a trading company, we would advise that a shareholders agreement be prepared. If there is a dispute, the relevant provisions of the agreement canContinue Reading

Debt Recovery

Most people have been in a situation where a customer or client decides for whatever reason not to pay them. If the amount is small, it can be an annoyance. However, if large amounts outstanding the viability of your own business may be jeopardised. Often a letter of demand from a solicitor is enough toContinue Reading

Contractual Disputes

Contracts can be very simple (for example buying a newspaper) or incredibly complicated (such as buying a business). If the contract is not written in clear language, or if one party simply decides that it doesn’t wish to be bound by it, then a dispute will arise. It probably goes without saying that the startingContinue Reading

Employment Disputes

Most of us are employers or employees. Sometimes this contractual relationship breaks down and, in many cases, needs to be terminated. There are strict procedures which need to be followed on termination of employment. The departing employee’s entitlements also need to be calculated (for example any notice payment and unpaid holiday leave). Failure to followContinue Reading

Consumer Disputes

We all know the frustration of buying something, whether it be a washing machine or a car, to discover that it is faulty. Depending on the nature of the fault, you may be entitled to either a refund or a replacement item. However, suppliers are well known for trying to dismiss claims by alleging thatContinue Reading

Domestic Violence

Everyone has the right to feel safe, especially in their own home. Unfortunately, domestic violence is all too common. Domestic violence is not limited to physical violence, but can also include emotional, psychological, sexual, or financial abuse, along with threats and coercion. Protection can be sought for a party to a relationship, after the relationshipContinue Reading

Children

Following the breakdown of a relationship, it is often the children who suffer most. They cannot understand why mummy and daddy are always arguing, or why one parent no longer lives with them. The starting point under the Family Law Act is that the child should spend equal time with each parent, although in manyContinue Reading

Divorce

Following separation, one or both parties may wish to apply for a divorce so that they can get on with their lives. Being separated for one year is the only ground for seeking a divorce in Australia; if you have been married for less than two years you also need to prove to the courtContinue Reading

Traffic & Motoring Offences

Australia has among the strictest traffic laws in the world, and the penalties could be severe. Typical motoring offences such as Drink Driving, Drug Driving, Vehicle Crashes, Speeding, Unlicenced and Disqualified driving could result in you not only losing your licence but also jail time. Having someone represent your case in court could make allContinue Reading

Family Law

Separating is always a difficult time; however the legal aspects of separation does not have to be. We prioritise achieving amicable solutions that deliver the overall best result for our clients. The many different aspects of Family Law such as child support, custody matters, property settlement and spousal maintenance are complex and emotionally complicated watersContinue Reading

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