If you are a tenant or an owner of commercial or retail premises, you will be familiar with the idea of leasing incentives provided to secure tenant commitments.  Leasing incentives are a relatively modern device designed to indu...

A new phase of foreign investment regulation in Australia began on 1 July, when the new Register of Foreign Ownership of Australian Assets (Register) commenced. The Register requires "foreign persons" to notify transactions or eve...

In the recent decision of Suzie Cheikho v Insurance Australia Group Services Limited [2023] FWC 1792, handed down on 21 July 2023, the Fair Work Commission ("FWC") upheld the dismissal of an employee for serious misconduct, based ...

A recent decision of the Federal Court (Optic Security Australia 2 Pty Limited v YC Investments (NT) Pty Ltd [2023] FCA 49) regarding a dispute between a buyer and a seller in a mid-market M&A transaction has attracted widespr...

A recent decision of the Federal Court (Optic Security Australia 2 Pty Limited v YC Investments (NT) Pty Ltd [2023] FCA 49) regarding a dispute between a buyer and a seller in a mid-market M&A transaction has attracted widespr...

Writing a Will and planning for the distribution of your assets after your death is an essential part of responsible financial management. While it may not be the most pleasant thing to think about, having a comprehensive estat...