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Imagine arriving to work one day only to find a new contract on your desk, detailing major changes to your role, hours, or pay. Your heart sinks as you wonder: Can they actually do this?

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.

This case involved a party seeking to have a Creditors Statutory Demand (CSD) set aside by raising a multitude of arguments including: an off-setting claim, a genuine dispute claim; a penalty claim and contravention of other legislation

Simple Agreements for Future Equity (SAFEs) have emerged as a popular instrument for early-stage funding in Australia's startup ecosystem.

In-N-Out Burger is a hugely popular American fast-food chain without permanent locations in Australia. However, they have held several successful one-day pop-up events in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Canberra. If asked, people tend to assume they are ‘testing the waters in Australia’ for marketing and brand awareness or maybe considering a permanent store.

The recent case of Shamrock Civil Engineering Pty Ltd v Honan Insurance Group Pty Ltd [2024] QSC 313, concerned a waste site in Ipswich which cost $31 million to remedy. The question before the Supreme Court of Queensland was who whether liability should rest with Cleanaway or Shamrock.

We are proud to announce the official opening of Aitken Partners’ new office in Brisbane, a significant step in our continued national growth.

You may have heard the buzzword “prenup” amongst pop culture involving high profile celebrities – but have you heard of “postnups”?

We are often approached by clients in receipt of a winding up application in which a creditor relies upon the failure by the client to comply with the earlier creditor’s statutory demand; only to be told the client has a genuine dispute about the debt which underlies the creditors statutory demand.

In family law divorce can be a straightforward process particularly when parenting and property matters have already been finalised. However, divorces can become more complex when you don’t know where your spouse is and personal service seems impossible.

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.

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.

In a recent ruling by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), lot owners gained new clarity on their rights to access Owners Corporation records.

A recent decision by Justice Stewart of the Federal Court of Australia in Shute (Liquidator), in the matter of Modliv Pty Ltd (in liq) [2025] FCA 224 (“Shute”) serves as an important reminder to individuals summonsed to give evidence and/or produce documents in Court in relation to the examinable affairs of a company that:

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.

The concept of a child legally separating from their parents may sound unusual, however this process, known as “emancipation”, is sometimes sought by minors wanting more control over their lives. The process of emancipation of minors is not formalised under a single legislative act in Australia, and is instead managed under a range of laws and directions from the court.

What is an easement?