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.

Why Business Partners Need a Partnership Agreement

A Partnership Agreement is a contract between all the partners in a business and outlines each partner’s duties and responsibilities, governs important matters that arise from the business, procedures for making business decisions and how to resolve disputes amongst...

Dying Without a Will in WA – What Happens to My Estate?

Dying without a valid Will is referred to as dying 'intestate'. Dying intestate can create additional challenges for your family, who are left without clear instructions about how to deal with your estate. It can also create outcomes you never intended regarding the...

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...