by ADLV Law Team | 5 - 33, 5- Get your finances in order (loans, leases and security), Solution Brief
Do you provide credit to your customers? If so, you need to understand the full implications of the Personal Property Securities Act. If you do not, you risk losing title to your goods. Hopefully you have written ‘Terms of Supply’ with your customers. Hopefully...
by ADLV Law Team | 5 - 228, 5 - 33, 5 - 34, 5- Get your finances in order (loans, leases and security), Solution Brief
‘Hybrid securities’ are a broad group of securities that combine elements of both ‘debt’ and ‘equity’. They provide both businesses and investors with the ability to more accurately satisfy their funding and investment needs Hybrid securities have the characteristics...
by ADLV Law Team | 1 - 315, 1 - Start, expand and raise capital for your enterprise, Solution Brief
People seek to raise capital in a number of different contexts. In its simplest form, people ‘pool’ their capital with others to carry out a particular venture (for example, to buy a property or start a business). More sophisticated structures may involve setting up...
by ADLV Law Team | 3 - 362, 3 - Resolve a commercial dispute, Solution Brief
Tenancy-in-common ownership gives each co-owner title to and control over a fixed interest in real property. This makes it a flexible and autonomous way to own property. But what happens when the co-owners don’t agree? We discuss some options below: Option 1: Enter...
by ADLV Law Team | 2 - 230, 2 - Run and manage your business (general commercial), Solution Brief
This Solution Brief outlines the respective roles and responsibilities of members (or owners), the Board of directors and managers. Members (owners) The people who own the ‘equity’ in a company are commonly referred to as shareholders or members. The members of a...
by ADLV Law Team | 1 - 312, 1 - Start, expand and raise capital for your enterprise, Solution Brief
When people go into business together, it is common for them to enter into a Shareholders’ Agreements to govern how they will own and administer their company. Our preference is to use a company’s Constitution as the primary instrument to regulate the affairs of a...
by ADLV Law Team | 8 - 264, 8 - 265, 8 - 339, 8 - Pass on your wealth (including EP), Solution Brief
How can a company execute a document if some or all of the directors and/or secretary are not available? There are many occasions where it is not possible for a director, directors, or a company secretary to be available to make decisions or execute documents to...
by ADLV Law Team | 8 - 264, 8 - 265, 8 - 339, 8 - Pass on your wealth (including EP), Solution Brief
Sometimes it’s not convenient (or possible) to carry out legal transactions or make financial decisions for yourself. For example, if you are interstate or overseas, it may not be convenient for you to sign legal documents or complete a legal transaction. If...
by ADLV Law Team | 8 - 264, 8 - 265, 8 - 339, 8 - Pass on your wealth (including EP), Solution Brief
Most people understand the importance of making an Enduring Power of Attorney. If you are not able to make financial decisions for yourself, your Enduring Attorney can step into your shoes and keep things in order on your behalf. However, not all Enduring Powers of...
by ADLV Law Team | 8 - 264, 8 - 265, 8 - 339, 8 - Pass on your wealth (including EP), Solution Brief
Take control over who makes decisions on your behalf. Powers of Attorney A ‘Power of Attorney’ is a legal document which appoints one or more persons to look after your financial affairs on your behalf while you are still alive. This is why it is...
