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When informal family arrangements intersect with substantial financial contributions and property ownership, disputes can often arise following the unexpected death of a family member. The Khoury family case, recently dealt with by the Supreme Court of New South Wales, provides a detailed analysis o...
A recent Appeal Panel decision of the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (Take Two Seven Pty Ltd v Hewson Properties Pty Ltd [2025] NSWCATAP 1) has confirmed that a lessee’s claim to the entire basement of a leased commercial premises can be defeated where the terms of the lease and supporting do...
In a recent decision of the NSW Supreme Court, Hederics v Spare Weel Pty Ltd [2025] NSWSC 1171, Justice Williams considered the breakdown of a farming partnership and a subsequent dispute over land ownership – raising important questions about proprietary estoppel, boundary realignment, and implied ...
Running a business can be both rewarding and risky - especially if its a cafe operated not by a single owner, but by business partners — often friends or family — who decide to “go in together.” But when agreements are made informally, without clear written contracts, disputes can quickly arise.
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Running a café in a small town can be as much about the relationship with your landlord as it is about your menu. A recent case before the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal—Gardener v Bright; Bright v Gardener [2025] NSWCATCD 23—serves as a stark reminder of the importance of clear agree
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For clients buying or selling a business, especially one involving leased premises, it is critical that we consider whether the business operates from leased premises, and how that lease is to be dealt with as part of the sale. Usually, having leased premises will require a special condition to be ...
The recent decision in Cotter v Tomassini highlights the complex interplay between estranged family relationships, discretionary trusts, and family provision claims brought under succession legislation. Although this matter was heard under Victorian legislation, the principles examined by the Court ...
The New South Wales Court of Appeal's decision in Tok v Rashazar [2025] NSWCA 94 provides significant insights into contractual obligations, the enforcement of share sale agreements, and the principles surrounding unjust enrichment. This case underscores the importance of adhering to contractual com...
In personal and business relationships alike, large sums of money often change hands informally. When disputes arise, courts are frequently called upon to determine the true nature of such transactions. The recent decision in Kempe v Grine [2025] NSWDC 227 shines a spotlight on the legal complexitie...
When it comes to planning your estate, many people assume that a basic will or a do-it-yourself kit will suffice. But as the Supreme Court decision in Perry v Perry [2021] NSWSC 1669 reveals, inadequate estate planning and a lack of legal guidance can lead to decades of dispute, fractured families, ...
When family and business interests intersect, the consequences can be legally and financially significant. The Supreme Court Court of Appeal decision in Pamplin v Irwin [2024] NSWCA 213 illustrates how informal arrangements, unclear ownership structures, and a failure to document agreements can resu...
The Fair Work Commission’s recent decision in Hooper v Shahbod Pty Ltd [2025] FWC 1624 reinforces a vital truth in employment law: small business and probationary employment do not exempt employers from fair process. The case involved the summary dismissal of a barista during a probationary period—a...
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