by ADLV Law Team | 2 - Run and manage your business (general commercial)
Joining a board of directors is a significant responsibility that requires careful preparation. Whether you’re an experienced executive or an aspiring board member, ensuring you are fully equipped for the role is crucial. Here are five key steps to help you get board-ready and excel in your directorship.
by ADLV Law Team | 15 - Manage an insolvency issue, 2 - Run and manage your business (general commercial), 5- Get your finances in order (loans, leases and security)
It is not unusual for companies, particularly newer, capital-constrained ones, to accept loans from, or make repayments to directors (or their associates). This might be for working capital, bridging shortfalls, or to enable new business initiatives. However,...
by ADLV Law Team | 2 - Run and manage your business (general commercial), 6 - Build and protect your wealth (including trusts), Uncategorized
Two strategic tools, the ‘bucket company’ and the ‘banker company’. Both strategies offer high-net-worth families a way to cap tax exposure, preserve capital, and support long-term intergenerational planning.
by ADLV Law Team | 2 - Run and manage your business (general commercial)
In Australian farming communities, family means everything. It’s not unusual to see surnames etched into gates, signposts, and silos, each a tribute to generations of hard work. But behind the name on the gate, the way a business is legally structured can make...
by ADLV Law Team | 1 - Start, expand and raise capital for your enterprise, 2 - Run and manage your business (general commercial), 4 - Acquire, sell or shut down your business
Starting and running a business successfully requires more than just a great idea and a solid business plan; it also requires a strong legal foundation. Without key legal documents in place, even the most promising business can face unnecessary risks, disputes, or even shutdowns.
by ADLV Law Team | 2 - Run and manage your business (general commercial), 35 - Manage and incentivise your team (employment law), Uncategorized
The recent case brought by reporter Antoinette Lattouf against the ABC highlights the risk to employers of mishandling dismissals, especially where protected attributes, such as political opinion, are in play. These days, employers are expected to be more than just...
