In these uncertain times, many of our clients are looking for answers, insights and solutions to the issues raised by COVID-19. As businesses prepare for a range of scenarios, including those mandated by Government directives, we ...
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Sign on the dotted line Commercial leasing transactions often occur in 2 stages: Stage 1: preparation of lease offer. Stage 2: formalisation of lease document. The time between initial agreement (Stage 1) and binding ...
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Get ready for a fresh look at labelling. Food packaged after 1 July 2018 for sale in Australia must meet new country of origin labelling (CoOL) requirements under the Australian Consumer Law Country of Origin Food Labelling ...
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Many of our clients ask us ‘Is my lease a retail lease?’ The answer isn’t always straightforward, so to lend some clarity, here are some key points both landlords and tenants should note. Acting up? In Victoria, retail ...
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In Victoria, retail leases are governed by the Retail Leases Act 2003 (Act)1. A retail lease arises (subject to certain exceptions) when parties enter into a lease arrangement for a premises used wholly or predominantly for the retail ...
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A recent decision in the Supreme Court of New South Wales has highlighted the importance of paying attention to detail for both vendors and purchasers alike. In the case of Jaswil Property Pty Ltd ATF Jaswil Unit Trust v Barrak ...
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A landmark decision in the Supreme Court of Queensland may have far reaching implications for tenants and landlords alike. In the case of GWC Property Group Pty Ltd v Higginson & Ors [2014] QSC 264, the Court considered the ...
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