by precedence | Feb 22, 2017 | Knowledge
This recent case is another costly lesson on the importance of formalising leasing and other legal arrangements even if they are between family or friends. The case particularly considers the principles of estoppel by encouragement. Estoppel by encouragement Where a...
by precedence | Feb 15, 2017 | Knowledge
In the Matter of OneSteel Manufacturing Pty Ltd (Administrators Appointed) [2017] NSWSC 21 The recent decision of the New South Wales Supreme Court in OneSteel Manufacturing Pty Ltd illustrates (once again) the importance of strictly complying with the technical rules...
by precedence | Jan 18, 2017 | Knowledge
In today’s world where second marriages and blended families are increasingly common, it is not unusual for clients to ask whether or not their stepchildren can contest their will. Current Queensland legislation allows for wills to be “contested” on the basis that a...
by precedence | Nov 10, 2016 | Knowledge
The long awaited amendments to the Retail Shop Leases Act (“the Act”) are here. The commencement date for the Retail Shop Leases Amendment Act 2016 has recently been announced with the amendments coming into effect on 25 November 2016. The amendments come as a result...
by precedence | Oct 18, 2016 | Knowledge
Tim McGrath, Partner in our litigation department, has recently penned an article discussing the liquidation of trading trusts. An excerpt from the article is featured below. “Considerable disquiet has arisen as a result of a series of recent authorities...
by precedence | Sep 28, 2016 | Knowledge
Agreements to lease are frequently used in commercial leasing to bind parties to obligations for a future lease. In the recent case of Vantage Systems Pty Ltd v Priolo Corporation Pty Ltd [2015] WASCA 21 (“Vantage v Priolo”) the parties engaged in preliminary...
