16.05.18
Following the implementation of the Safe Harbour protections introduced last September, new changes to the Corporations Act 2001 come into force on 1 July 2018, significantly limiting the ability of parties to rely on insolvency as a means to terminate a contract.
14.11.17
Raising capital and accessing affordable finance is a key issue facing start-ups in Australia. There are relatively few early stage venture capital firms and financial institutions are often unwilling to invest in speculative or innovative ideas.
29.06.17
Directors play a central role in the management of a company and are therefore pivotal to its growth and success. In addition to the day-to-day duties associated with operating and managing the business of a company, it is important that directors also understand the legal duties and obligations associated with their appointment.
30.05.17
Australian M&A activity has had a solid start in 2017, with Mergermarket reporting 107 deals amounting to $28.3bn in value in Q1, up more than 50% in value compared to the same period last year.