5 clauses to look out for in your franchise agreement – they might be unfair
Changes to the unfair contract terms régime are in effect, and entering into any franchise agreement containing an unfair contact…
Read more
Publications
Keeping you up-to-date
With the latest legal developments, legislation changes and case precedents.
Directors’ Access to Company Books: Navigating Statutory & Common Law Requirements in Australia
To manage a company and discharge their duties, directors need access to company information. Tension between directors can arise about what…
Read more
ABRS’ Looming Director ID Deadline – Apply before 30 November 2022
The 30 November deadline for existing directors to apply for a director identification number (Director ID) is creeping closer – don’t…
Read more
The evolution of a legal team, introducing Swaab’s team servicing the property industry
The pace of transformation, increased volume and complexity of projects has continued unabated within the property sector. As one of…
Read more
First 30 days | Hardings integration
To our valued clients and friends As most of you will already know, as of the 1 July 2020 the staff of…
Read more
Meritas — An Introduction to Temporary Changes Affecting Businesses in Australia and New Zealand
Looking for business and legal guidance regarding COVID-19 updates and programs in Australia & New Zealand? This document has coverage across…
Read more
COVID-19 | The Commercial Tenancies Code | 8 April 2020
In our previous update, we outlined some of the measures the Prime Minister intended to implement to provide support and…
Read more
Deeds of Release and their effectiveness – update 2019
Introduction Releases and in particular, deeds of release, play a significant role in resolving disputes across a wide range of issues and…
Read more
Workplace Surveillance Act 2005 (NSW) Admissibility of evidence unlawfully obtained- latest developments
When it comes to the question of workplace surveillance, there are some employers who are not aware of the implications…
Read more
Small and large proprietary companies redefined
From 1 July 2019, changes to the definition of‘small’ and‘large’ proprietary companies will affect the reporting obligations of small and medium…
Read more