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.

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 generation....

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...

Understanding Your Duties as a Trustee in Western Australia

A trust is a vehicle through which property is legally held by a trustee for the benefit of others. It separates the beneficial and legal ownership of property. The parties to a trust are the settlor (person creating the trust), the trustee (the legal owner of trust...