Is an illegal contract void or enforceable?
When examining whether an illegal contract is void or enforceable, the court will consider many factors. Here's a brief summary.
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Solicitor Trust Accounts: Of no interest
Funds held in solicitor trust accounts on behalf of clients earn no interest. However steps can be taken to address this. Read more here.
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Personal Guarantees: Do you know what you are signing?
Our firm is frequently involved in litigation where parties are unaware that they have provided personal guarantees. Here's what it means.
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Letter of Demand
A letter of demand is a formal demand for action by a third party, most commonly seeking payment of a debt owed. Read more here.
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Contractual Warranties: Can an assignee sue for pre-assignment breaches?
Introduction An assignee is a person (or entity) to whom a right or liability has legally been transferred. In business, it’s quite common for parties to a commercial contract to...
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What do you need to know about the personal property securities register (PPSR) if you are purchasing or selling a business?
In our previous article, which can be found here (http://www.turnbullhill.com.au/personal-properties-securities.html), Gavin Hanrahan provided an overview of the most recent changes to the laws relating to the PPSR. That article also...
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Constructing your license agreement to meet your needs
If you are granting the licence (the Licensor), generally you would want the agreement, amongst other things, to: be fair and reasonable such that it represents good value for you...
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Commercial Leases: Understanding the basics
A commercial lease refers to the lease of commercial property. This includes office space, industrial units, workshops and warehouses, retail shops (whether they are within a shopping centre or not),...
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Commercial Leases – Get Them in Writing
Get the commercial lease prepared in writing by an experienced business lawyer BEFORE the arrangement comes into effect. This applies to all commercial transactions, not just leases.
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Why should I require security if I’m a landlord and leasing my commercial or retail premises?
Landlords: why should you require security when leasing commercial or retail property? Gavin Hanrahan explains why and the reasonable amount.
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