The Unfair Contract Terms (UCT) reforms, effective from November 9, 2023, prohibit the inclusion of UCTs in standard form contracts with consumers and small businesses in Australia.  Violations attract substantial penalt...

Local Government Contracts Series – Article #3 ASIC's latest insolvency data from 1 July 2023 to 31 March 2024 showed that there was a 36.2% increase in the number of companies entering external administration, compared to the ...

Local Government Contracts Series – Article #2 Assisting local government with various agreement-related tasks such as drafting, review and advice on interpretation throws up some recurring themes. Councils are large and bus...

Local Government Contracts Series #1 Councils are large organisations and being public bodies, have detailed and systematic protocols for undertaking most activities. Entering into contracts is no exception. Council use public fu...

Given the recent increase in shareholder disputes, automatic disqualification (and consequent removal) of a director for conviction of an offence involving dishonesty can become particularly relevant. The meaning of the phrase "i...

Hunt & Hunt is delighted to announce the latest addition to its Corporate & Commercial  and Asia & China Advisory teams, with the appointment of Marilyn Wai. With a stellar reputation in the legal field and a proven t...