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May 4, 2018 BY Rockliffs Lawyers

Partnerships as a Business Structure

  What is a Partnership? A partnership is defined by Australian law as a relationship which subsists between persons carrying on a business in common with a view of profit. A partnership will be formed when two or more people... [Read More...]

April 26, 2018 BY Rockliffs Lawyers

Informal Wills can have Expensive Consequences

With a growing number of informal Wills being contested in Court, readers should be aware of the significant costs that can come with informal Wills. The cost of informal Wills are not just financial, it can also be very unpleasant... [Read More...]

April 20, 2018 BY Rockliffs Lawyers

Summary of Safe Harbour Insolvency Law Reforms

The Federal Government has passed safe harbour laws which allow directors of struggling companies to pursue restructuring efforts without fear of liability for insolvent trading. Prior to 18 September 2017, Australia’s insolvency laws resulted in directors incurring personal liability for... [Read More...]

March 28, 2018 BY Rockliffs Lawyers

NSW Electronic Conveyancing Timetable

Since the inception of electronic conveyancing (eConveyancing) in Australia, states across the country have released plans to phase out paper and move towards the future of eConveyancing transactions. In NSW, the Government has committed to a timeframe for the transition,... [Read More...]

March 21, 2018 BY Rockliffs Lawyers

Family Law – Binding Financial Agreements or Prenups, Are They Bullet Proof?

Binding Financial Agreements (“BFA’s”) were introduced in the Australian legislation in 2000 with the intent of providing a mechanism for spouses who were either contemplating marriage (or entering into a de-facto relationship) or were already married (or in a de... [Read More...]