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Structuring a Series A Without the Red Tape: How a Rolling Round Gave One Tech Company Room to Grow. This case study explores the funding journey for a SaaS company in Australia, and some of the valuable lessons learned along the way.
Selling to Private Equity: When the Deal Is Just the Beginning
Business Law: 30 April 2026
Author: Alister Bayston
Before agreeing to a private equity deal, it’s crucial to understand how post‑completion obligations can shape the value you ultimately receive.
Podcast Launch - De-Suiting the Law
Family Law,Business Law,Litigation,Migration: 09 April 2026
Author: Susan Ilias, Bao Ngo
De-Suiting the Law is a video podcast hosted by Aitken Partners Principal Lawyers Susan Ilias and Bao Ngo. The series sets out to demystify the legal profession, with real conversations about what lawyers actually do, and why it matters.
When Businesses Break: Navigating Insolvency and Director Risk in 2026
Insolvency,Business Law: 03 March 2026
Author: Nicole Jee
Our webinar panel shared practical tips for directors navigating a tight operating environment - highlighting early advice, clearer oversight and proactive financial management.
Shareholder Disputes: Protecting Your Rights in Private Companies
Business Law: 28 November 2025
Shareholder disputes can have a serious impact on private companies. Conflicts between shareholders, especially where minority shareholders feel oppressed or unfairly treated, can disrupt business operations, harm relationships, and reduce the value of investments.
Please note that all information in this article is of a general nature and does not constitute legal advice.
Avoiding Partnership Disputes: Key Lessons from Fluor v Santos [2025]
Business Law: 01 October 2025
In 2025, the Supreme Court of Queensland delivered a high-profile decision in Fluor Corporation v Santos Ltd, highlighting the complexities of joint ventures and partnerships in business. This case is a wake-up call for business owners: unclear agreements and mismanaged responsibilities can escalate into expensive legal disputes.
DVA Claims: QCAT Decision Highlights Risks of Defective Administration
Business Law: 01 October 2025
Case Spotlight: Gibbons v Department of Veterans' Affairs [2025] QCAT 145
Retail Leasing Disputes QLD: QCAT Ruling on Misrepresentation Risks
Business Law: 01 October 2025
Case spotlight: A.C.N. 649 487 089 Pty Ltd v Chin Hong Investments Corporation Pty Ltd [2025] QCAT 136
Employee Share Option Plans for Australian Start-ups: Using the ESS Start-up Concession
Business Law: 28 July 2025
Author: Leisa Bayston
Employee share option plans (ESOPs) have become an increasingly popular tool for Australian start-ups to attract and retain talent while preserving cash flow. The introduction of the Employee Share Scheme (ESS) start-up concession has significantly enhanced the appeal of these arrangements, providing substantial tax benefits for both companies and employees.
Simple Agreements for Future Equity - SAFEs in Australia
Business Law: 08 July 2025
Author: Leisa Bayston
Simple Agreements for Future Equity (SAFEs) have emerged as a popular instrument for early-stage funding in Australia's startup ecosystem.
Selling Your Business: A Seller's Guide to Maximising Value and Minimising Risk
Business Law: 28 May 2025
Author: Leisa Bayston
Selling a business can be one of the most significant financial transactions most entrepreneurs will undertake. From a seller's perspective, success depends on thorough preparation, strategic decision-making, and careful risk management throughout the process.
Buying a Business: A Buyer's Guide to navigating the purchase
Business Law: 28 May 2025
Author: Leisa Bayston
As a buyer, your primary concern is ensuring you get exactly what you're paying for – no nasty surprises, no hidden liabilities, and a smooth transition that preserves the business value you're acquiring. Here's what every prospective buyer needs to know about the purchase process.
Mechanic’s Lien in Australia: Legal Rights for Repairers Facing Non-Payment
Business Law: 20 May 2025
Author: Joel Parsons
You’re a mechanic. You’ve just completed works on a customer’s car and now they’re refusing to pay. What can you do?
A “Statement by a vendor of a small business” or “Section 52 Statement” (Statement) is a legal document required for the sale of a small business in Victoria.
Key Reforms: The key reforms of the Bill are set out below.
PPSR Registrations: ABN or ACN – why don’t we have both?
Business Law: 26 March 2024
Author: Sam Merrylees
Assessing the validity of PPSR registrations is an emerging issue in the insolvency space. Usually, the question to be determined concerns the financing statement information relating to a grantor – the one providing the security to another.
In this article, we explore some key decisions and points made by Australian Courts regarding statutory demand (SD) – an imperative mechanism for creditors against corporate debtors.
Unfair Contract Term or Bad Deal?
Business Law: 20 July 2023
With the amendments to the unfair contract term regime set to apply from 9 November 2023, it is a prudent time for a refresher on unfair contract terms. If you want more information on these changes, see our ‘Expansion to Unfair Contract Terms Regime’ article.
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