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Before agreeing to a private equity deal, it’s crucial to understand how post‑completion obligations can shape the value you ultimately receive.

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.

Our webinar panel shared practical tips for directors navigating a tight operating environment - highlighting early advice, clearer oversight and proactive financial management.

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.

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.

Case Spotlight: Gibbons v Department of Veterans' Affairs [2025] QCAT 145

Case spotlight: A.C.N. 649 487 089 Pty Ltd v Chin Hong Investments Corporation Pty Ltd [2025] QCAT 136

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) have emerged as a popular instrument for early-stage funding in Australia's startup ecosystem.

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.

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.

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.

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.

On 9 November 2022 the Federal Government passed the Treasury Laws Amendment (More Competition, Better Prices) Bill 2022 (UCT Bill) which will substantially change the unfair contract terms regime in the Australian Consumer Law sphere.

A new regulatory regime for employee share schemes (ESS) commenced on 1 October 2022.