Different types of wills

Your Will should be tailored to your personal circumstance. Before drafting your will, you need to consider the legality of conditions placed on gifts, tax and transfer duty implications and concessions and the impact of marriage and divorce. There are different types...

How to set up a not-for-profit company

Written by David McDonald. I was recently asked while watching my son play soccer if I knew how to set up a not-for-profit. After 9 years on the board of the Fremantle Foundation, I was able to answer that question. The answer depends upon the type of legal structure...

National Cabinet Mandatory Code of Conduct

The National Cabinet Mandatory Code of Conduct which will come into effect shortly, the specific date is not yet determined as this will be done on a state-by-state basis.  It sets out principles upon which Landlords must negotiate in good faith, rent waivers and...

Due Diligence on Franchise

In this video, Commercial Lawyer Steven Pynt explains why you should carry out financial and legal due diligence prior to entering into a franchise.

What is a Mediation

A process where a mediator who is an impartial third party facilitates the process where parties in conflict negotiate a mutually acceptable agreement. The role of the Mediator At the start of mediation, a mediator describes the process, discusses and clarifies that...