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March 26, 2020 BY Rockliffs Lawyers

Managing Employees in Australia given the Impact of COVID-19

  We stress that due to the unprecedented nature of the pandemic and the very rapidly changing landscape, the guidelines below are general in nature and subject to change. Many of the laws that now apply to this situation were... [Read More...]

March 25, 2020 BY Rockliffs Lawyers

Temporary Changes to Insolvency Laws in Australia due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Crisis

In a move aimed to lessen the economic impact on businesses and individuals caused by the Coronavirus pandemic, the Australian Government has introduced some changes to insolvency laws in Australia that apply to personal and corporate insolvency regimes. This includes... [Read More...]

March 17, 2020 BY Rockliffs Lawyers

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Following on from the extensive reporting in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic we have implemented a number of protocols to enable the business to continue operating if a staff member or principal is diagnosed with the virus and/or the office... [Read More...]

January 14, 2020 BY Rockliffs Lawyers

Off-the-plan Contract Reforms for NSW Property

New changes to residential off-the-plan contracts commenced on 1 December 2019, which increase disclosure obligations to provide transparency, create new remedies and stronger protections for buyers of NSW off-the-plan properties. What is an off-the-plan contract? An off-the-plan contract means a... [Read More...]

October 11, 2019 BY Rockliffs Lawyers

Do I need a Shareholders Agreement?

If you are setting up a business and using a company as the vehicle to run your business, a common question that is asked is whether or not you need a Shareholders Agreement. Once the company has been established, it... [Read More...]