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AI knows exactly who you are

We have proved beyond any doubt that AI is good. Very good. And it’s almost entirely accurate! As lawyers we...

What you need to know about Director IDs and what’s changing in 2027

With changes to the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) taking effect on 1 July 2027, this article provides a brief refresher...

Assess your business with the Risk Radar

All businesses, no matter the size, need to identify and manage legal risk before it becomes a problem. A critical...

When ‘sold’ doesn’t mean ‘settled’ – Managing post-sale completion founder liability

There are many reasons why founders decide to sell their business. For some, economic, personal and market conditions have aligned...

When your AI “lawyer” costs you more than your real one

AI can produce a confident legal answer in seconds. But if that answer is wrong, the consequences can be far...

How can property developers best prepare for financier demands when preparing their off-the-plan pre-sale contracts?

Approved pre-sale contracts, commonly known as off-the-plan contracts in Victoria, form an essential pre-requisite of most development finance arrangements. Financiers...

Tax and Duty Traps Victorian Buyers Often Don’t See Coming

Much has been written lately about duty and tax imposed on property purchases in Victoria. The SRO’s online duty calculator...

Not so free to roam: Australia’s shifting approach to copyright protection in the age of AI

On 15 July 2026, the Australian Government announced a new policy direction for the governance of artificial intelligence (AI). The...

Trust structuring – getting it right for protection against a family law claim

In family law, a beneficial interest in a discretionary trust does not automatically mean the assets held by the trust...

SMSF ‘s and residential property are now a No Go

Market conditions have made it hard enough for developers to deliver much needed housing stock. Unsurprisingly then, the new ban...

The role of philanthropy in estate planning

When most people think about estate planning, they naturally focus on family. Who will inherit the family home? How should...

Preparing to go live: a critical and undervalued step in the sale process

From deal ready to going live. What happens now that a buyer is at the table? As a business owner, you...