The High Court of Australia recently handed down a decision that confirms that when a landlord goes into liquidation, the liquidator may be able to disclaim a Lease granted by the landlord.
The Personal Property and Securities Register (PPSR) has been in force for close to two years but farmers and other rural stakeholders may not be aware of the consequences that the register has on agribusiness, writes commercial lawyer DEAN FRITH.
As we all head off to the shops in the lead up to Christmas to buy that special gift, it is a good time to keep in mind your rights as a consumer, advises lawyer DEAN FRITH.
Crowd funding or crowd-sourced fundraising represents a burgeoning industry in Australia, and a financial resource for projects, small business and other start-ups trying to get off the ground; however, it also represents a legal minefield for the unwary writes lawyer DEAN FRITH.
While the “permitted use” clause is often considered one of the most simple and straight-forward in the lease, an incorrect permitted use clause can be detrimental to a landlord and potentially devastating for a tenant, writes lawyer DEAN FRITH.
New case highlights need to register security interests on the Personal Property Securities Register
A recent Supreme Court of NSW decision is providing guidance on the Personal Property Securities Register, highlighting the necessity to register security interests in property as soon as possible, especially when that property is in the possession of another party, writes partner TERRY MORGAN.
Good credit management is an essential component of running a successful business, and requires the implementation of a consistent and effective credit management policy, writes DEAN FRITH.
In the conduct of any business, and even more so in times of economic difficulty, the collection of debts by a business is of paramount importance, according to TERRY MORGAN.
In the current climate, Baker Love Lawyers’ Partner DEAN FRITH believes it is more important than ever to consider the risks surrounding cash retentions and how subcontractors and builders can afford themselves the best opportunity to recover any cash retentions in the circumstances of an insolvency event affecting a property owner or head contractor.
Increased corporate insolvency rates are leading to an unprecedented number of business owners facing requests for personal guarantees, according to DEAN FRITH, Partner and head of Baker Love’s Insolvency team. This article gives some background on personal guarantees and provides some tips on how to deal with requests for their provision. In Australia, the current […]
