Complex property transactions often involve layered agreements, evolving negotiations, and personal guarantees that expose directors and their spouses to significant personal liability. The Queensland Supreme Court's decision in Symx Land Developments Pty Ltd v Pugh [2025] QSC 137 provides important...
In a recent Supreme Court of New South Wales decision, STM123 No. 16 Pty Ltd v Wang [2025] NSWSC 444, the Court considered the financial consequences of a purchaser’s failure to complete an off-the-plan luxury apartment purchase. With a purchase price of $16.5 million, the case illustrates the serio...
In a recent decision handed down by the New South Wales Supreme Court, Yin v Maalouf [2025] NSWSC 450, Justice Peden dealt with a complex corporate dispute involving an allegedly sham Share Purchase Agreement, misleading conduct, and the improper use of ASIC filings to alter directorship and shareho...
Debt recovery is a critical process for both creditors and debtors. When a creditor secures a default judgment and seeks to enforce it—particularly through a writ of execution over a debtor’s property—time is of the essence. Delays in responding to legal proceedings can severely limit a debtor’s abi...
Section 100 of the Succession Act 2006 (NSW) plays a pivotal role in family provision proceedings by allowing certain statements made by a deceased person to be admitted as evidence. This provision enables the court to consider the deceased's intentions and reasons for their testamentary disposition...
The Australian franchising landscape is undergoing a significant transformation with the introduction of the new Franchising Code of Conduct, effective from 1 April 2025. These reforms aim to enhance fairness, transparency, and accountability within the franchising sector, impacting both franchisors...
In the recent case of Mitchell Fuller v Madison Branson Lawyers Pty Ltd [2025] FWC 784, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has provided clear guidance on serious misconduct, honesty in employment, and the application of the Small Business Fair Dismissal Code. This case serves as a strong reminder that e...
When it comes to managing family assets, especially after the death of a loved one, disputes can quickly escalate — particularly when promises and expectations clash with documented legal arrangements. The recent decision in Maria Di Giannantonio v Michael Di Giannantonio [2025] NSWSC 346 offers a t...
Lease disputes between commercial tenants and landlords can be complex, particularly when disagreements arise over the scope of leased premises, obligations under the lease, and termination rights. The case of Maroubra Pool Café Pty Ltd v Fedele [2017] NSWSC 1722 highlights these issues, with the Su...
The Estate of Mimi Milka Jaksic (Berger) [2025] NSWSC 253
Court decisions serve as timely and practical reminders — both for legal practitioners and for clients — of the real-world consequences when estate planning documents are not clearly prepared, stored or communicated. As law
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Litigation can be an expensive and time-consuming process, and legal costs are often a key concern for parties involved in court proceedings. In most cases, the general rule is that the losing party pays the winning party’s legal costs on what is known as a party/party basis—meaning only reasonable ...
Boundary disputes between neighbours are among the most common legal issues in New South Wales. Whether it’s disagreements over fence repairs, tree damage, or privacy concerns, the law provides clear guidelines on how these matters should be handled. The recent Land and Environment Court decision in...
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