In this interview Andrew talks about a wide range of topics, including how he got a start in law and accounting, how he runs a firm with offices in Sydney and Adelaide, fixed fee pricing and scope creep, his management style, rare watches and private jets! The...
You signed a contract, but things aren’t working out. It happens. In this article we explore some ways you might be able to get yourself out of the deal.
The short answer is, no. There is no law or regulation that has that effect. It may be that the terms of your super fund deed provide for this to occur. However, most super fund deeds that we have come across do not. See Ioppolo v Conti WASC 389 and Wooster v Morris...
In South Australia you can transfer a property from a company to the shareholders of the company without paying stamp duty. The exemption is found is section 71(5)(a) of the Stamp Duties Act 1923 (SA). It does not matter who the shareholders are. For example, the...
So you’ve just come up with a great business concept, given it a test-drive among your family and friends, and now want to go to the next stage. What do you do? You need to put together the ‘playing field’ for your venture. In other words, you need a ‘business structure’.
Your super doesn’t form part of your estate, and is not subject to the terms of your Will. It’s therefore critical to have in place appropriate arrangements to make sure your super ends up where you intend.
When we hear the word ‘company’, we all think we know what the person is talking about. We deal with companies every day. Most of us work for a company, and we certainly buy things from them. But companies are actually a strange thing. Let’s start with a bit of a history lesson.
One of the most expensive aspects of running a business is paying employees. But just as great employees can be a real asset, underperforming employees can be a real drain on resources. Hiring employees is all about choosing people who are going to add value to your...
Kasia works with high net-worth individuals to achieve their estate planning and business succession goals. She also gets involved in complex property transactions and estate administration.
The digital realm is truly the ‘Wild West’ when it comes to management and realisation after death.
Is your commercial lease compliant with the PPSR regime? You need to know the answer to this question. Everyone has heard about the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR), which came online on 30 January 2012. The implications of the new registration system are still not widely known. For many people the need for registration is only discovered after it is too late.
What would happen if you lost mental capacity or died? While your physical life may be well provided for, chances are your digital life and digital wealth is seriously at risk.
Well drafted ‘pre-emption’ clauses in a Shareholders Agreement or Constitution provide you with important protections. But there are a number of potential traps that you need to be aware of.
While being very professional, Andreyev Lawyers always treated me with great respect. I have felt that they were prepared to walk that extra mile to help their clients.
You’ll be put straight through to a great lawyer who will guide you to the right solution.