‘Hybrid Securities’
‘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 The information contained in this...Raising Money in Australia
Irrespective of why or how, raising money in Australia is a heavily regulated activity, with severe penalties for people who don’t play by the rules. There are rules for both the party raising the money, as well as those assisting them. The information...Tenancy-in-common property ownership disputes
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. The...Corporate Governance: Members, Boards & Managers
This Solution Brief outlines the respective roles and responsibilities of members (or owners), the Board of directors and managers. The information contained in this post is current at the date of editing – 21 June 2024.Constitutions
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...Going into business with others – Issues Paper
A detailed checklist of things to consider before going into business with someone else.