Exclusion Clauses in Commercial Contracts: How Far Can They Go?

It is common in commercial contracts to apportion risk among the parties. One way parties achieve this is through exclusion clauses. Exclusion clauses might address liability for contractual breaches as well as other types of liability, such as negligence. There are...

Company Directors’ Duty to Avoid Conflicts of Interest

Company directors have a legal obligation to avoid conflicts of interest. Identifying and managing potential conflicts is essential for all company directors. When a conflict exists, a company director should seek professional advice from an experienced legal advisor....

What happens when a contract is breached?

Contracts are a common tool used throughout our lives to create legal relationships between parties to define what actions people will take. If you have entered a contract with another party, you are obligated to abide by the terms and conditions of the contract. Any...

Succession Arrangements for Family Companies

Family businesses are the backbone of Australia’s economy, contributing over 70% of the nation’s GDP and employing a significant portion of the workforce. However, their long-term success can be fragile, with only a fraction operated by the third...

The Benefits of a Non-Disclosure Agreement

What Is an NDA and Why Your Business Needs One An enterprise’s confidential information such as trade secrets, processes and key contacts are all valuable assets that should be protected during the course of a business’s commercial operations, negotiations and...