Buying or selling a business in Queensland often involves detailed financial records, trading figures, employee information and due diligence material. If that information is inaccurate, incomplete or presented in a way that creates a false impression,…
When a company enters liquidation, the conduct of its directors and the transactions they authorised come under scrutiny. One of the most significant tools available to liquidators is the ability to unwind an unreasonable director-related transaction…
In modern corporate governance, influence does not always follow title. Individuals who informally step into a leadership role or who exert control from behind the scenes may find themselves treated as directors at law, even if…
In commercial disputes, particularly those involving breach of director duties, insolvent trading, or shareholder oppression, allegations of shadow directorship often emerge as a core issue. These claims regularly arise in company collapses, restructuring scenarios, and closely…
If you are involved in franchising, you need to be aware of the new obligations and protections that are set to apply to franchise agreements entered, extended, renewed or transferred from 1 April 2025. In this…
