The pandemic of COVID-19 has caused major disruption to the global economy at an unprecedented pace. As a result, businesses are struggling to meet contractual obligations, causing a harmful domino effect. You do not need to…
Adapt. Change. Survive.
Adapt. Change. Survive. The world is faced with incredibly uncertain and tragic times as a result of the Covid-19/Coronavirus pandemic. This will be a global tragedy as many people have already sadly died or lost their…
Retail shop leases – tenants beware!
In today’s volatile retail environment, it is becoming increasingly common that retailers are finding themselves in financial difficulty and unable to meet their obligations to landlords and suppliers. This is often driven by decreased sales due…
Unfair Contract Laws in Relation to Franchise Agreements
It is well established in law that the Court has the power to void terms in contracts (or entire contracts) if they are unfair. This principle has been enshrined in Australian Consumer Law, by virtue of…
Solid Trading Terms are Essential
The Personal Property Securities Register (“PPSR”) is an essential tool for trading parties to secure debt and shield off any potential claims from Liquidators under the voidable transaction provisions of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), in…