Hire a senior employee on the right terms
Hire a senior employee on the right terms We will get the contract right for a senior hire, so the things that matter are settled before they start. A senior hire is agreed at the point when both sides most want it to work. That is exactly when the difficult terms are easiest to settle […]
End an employee’s employment lawfully
End an employee’s employment lawfully We will help you end the employment cleanly, on terms that hold up if anyone tests them later. There are two questions in every dismissal and they are not the same question. Is there a good reason? And can you show the employee was treated fairly on the way to […]
Hold a former employee to their restraint and confidentiality
Hold a former employee to their restraint and confidentiality We will move quickly to stop the breach, and tell you honestly what your clause is actually worth. Restraint matters are decided by how fast you move. A business that acts in the first fortnight can usually get an injunction and preserve what is left. A […]
Work out which regulations apply to your business
Work out which regulations apply to your business We map the rules that actually apply to your business, and tell you where you are short. Regulatory obligations arrive gradually. You grow, you enter a new market, the law changes, and the list of rules that apply to you grows with it. Most businesses have never […]
The governance guide for family businesses part 4: Management and executives
Below is part 4 of our governance guide for family businesses. To read the other parts of this series, click the links below: Part 1: Why governance matters Part 2: Members and owners Part 3: Directors and the board The board sets strategy, members provide capital, but who actually runs the business day-to-day? In family enterprises, management roles […]
The governance guide for family businesses part 3: Directors and the board
Below is part 3 of our governance guide for family businesses. To read the other parts of this series, click the links below: Part 1: Why governance matters Part 2: Members and owners Part 4: Management and executives Becoming a director in your family’s business is a sign of trust, a way to contribute, and the next chapter […]
The governance guide for family businesses part 2: Members and owners
Below is part 2 of our governance guide for family businesses. To read the other parts of this series, click the links below: Part 1: Why governance matters Part 3: Directors and the board Part 4: Management and executives As the owner of a family business, you pour your heart, time and capital into building something […]
The governance guide for family businesses part 1: Why governance matters
Below is part 1 of our governance guide for family businesses. To read the other parts of this series, click the links below: Part 2: Members and owners Part 3: Directors and the board Part 4: Management and executives Family businesses are the backbone of the Australian economy, employing millions and generating substantial wealth […]
ADLV Law acts for Solitaire Automotive Group in sale to Autosports Group Limited
We are proud to have advised the shareholders of Solitaire Automotive Group on its acquisition by Autosports Group Limited (ASX: ASG) for approximately $50M. Solitaire Automotive Group are a household name in the South Australian luxury automotive industry, operating 15 dealerships across the Adelaide metro area which generate an estimated $300M annual revenue, their acquisition marks a new era in […]
Acquire, sell or shut down a business
Whether you are buying, selling, restructuring or winding down, every decision carries legal and financial consequences. We will help you get the structure right, protect your interests, and make sure you come out ahead.