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Deciding to sell your business can be a stressful process. In the case that you decide to move forward with a share or business sale, several key steps should be followed. We’ve broken these steps down for you and provided a high-level process guide to help you through the sale process.

Protecting your brand is fundamental to business success. Whether you’re preparing to sell or safeguarding your assets, securing registrations are paramount.Explore our high-level guide on protecting your business names, domains, logos, and more.

Understanding your intellectual property rights is crucial for your business. Many clients are surprised to learn they may not fully own their intangible assets. Common misconceptions arise, such as assuming your company automatically owns IP rights if you paid a third party to develop an asset, but your agreement might say otherwise. Knowing your IP ownership is vital, especially when selling your business or shares. Without clear legal ownership, your commercial position and bargaining power could be compromised.

Misconstruing the superannuation entitlements of your independent contractors can expose you to liability issues. Reviewing the categorisation of your independent contractors under the SGA Act is vital to ensure your business is compliant.

There have been new developments in determining employee vs. independent contractor status. Following recent High Court decisions, from 26 August 2024, courts will assess the real substance and true nature of the relationship, considering both the written agreement and its practical execution. Review our breakdown of these changes to ensure your agreements reflect the true nature of the relationship.

Restraint clauses are a valuable tool for safeguarding a company’s legitimate business interests. While only applicable to certain key personnel in businesses, they may offer essential protection when needed. Carefully crafting these clauses is crucial to ensuring their enforceability

As your business grows you may find yourself entering into contracts more frequently. However, do you understand when you’ve entered into a contract? We’ve simplified these key elements for you.

A Shareholders Agreement is an essential aspect of any business company operating with more than one shareholder. Serving as a key governance manual, a Shareholder Agreement becomes particularly crucial if you’re a sole shareholder planning to bring in additional shareholders like an investors.
Learn why a custom, well-drafted shareholders agreement is a valuable tool to protect your business.

Choosing the right business structure for your start-up can be a complicated process. Selecting the right fit for you depends on your needs, your current and future goals and the availability of resources.
We’ve broken down the common types of business structures to assist you in making the right decision for your business.

Earlier this year, the Australian Concussion Guidelines for Youth and Community Sport was published, offering strategies for recognising and managing concussions in underage and community sports. Also published was the Concussion and Brain Health Statement 2024 which includes a return-to-play framework for elite athletes. While not mandatory, these recommendations aim to enhance safety across all sports, both mitigating litigation risks and prioritising participant welfare.