Outstanding payments can be the bane of building and construction contractors’ cashflow, but new legislation that commenced in April has changed the way contractors claim outstanding payments, according to building and construction lawyer ROB STARKE.
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Applying for freezing orders
Where there is a real danger that the other party in a dispute may dispose of assets to defeat a claim, you can apply to the court for freezing orders.
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Parties providing bank guarantees and those looking to draw down on them should get legal advice beforehand.
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You’ve been served! 5 simple steps you can take to protect you and your client
Are you an accountant or professional advisor and have been served with a Statement of Claim or Creditor’s Statutory Demand on behalf of a client company? What do you do when your office is served?
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Debt Recovery
You need a quick and cost-effective debt recovery service We can help you with a practical approach to your debt recovery, and help you get on with your life. Our lawyers offer a range of experience in debt recovery. They have learnt that when it comes to taking legal action for the recovery of debts, the […]
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Timely advice focused on commercial solutions We consider ourselves partners in your business and work with you to achieve your goals. The role of the corporate legal advisor is far broader than simply providing excellent technical advice. It’s no coincidence that Baker Love’s Commercial and Business Law team have diverse backgrounds in accounting, banking, administration, […]
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Estate, family, commercial and property laws are the cornerstones of our legal services When you choose Baker Love Lawyers, you’re partnering with a team of experts who are easy to talk to and will discuss with you, in plain English, the legal services that you require. Baker Love Lawyers has advised generations of Newcastle and […]
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Dean Frith
Dean is a commercial lawyer with an expansive practice ranging from all forms of legal transaction right through to large-scale multi-million-dollar corporate litigation, and everything in between. The youngest member of the Baker Love partnership group, Dean brings an energy, determination and enthusiasm to the practice that draws heavily on technical competence, attention to detail, […]
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Janine Wilson
Janine Wilson came to Baker Love in 2015 as an Associate with 17 years specialising in commercial litigation and dispute resolution, in 2017 Janine become a Partner of Baker Love Lawyers. Janine has particular expertise in contractual and business disputes, building and construction matters, insolvency work and contested estates. Janine also has experience in representing […]
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Common pitfalls of informal family agreements to purchase property
Property prices in today’s market can be steep, and obtaining finance may be difficult. Getting help from family to enter the property market makes sense, but the finer details of agreements made over the kitchen table are often overlooked, writes TERRY MORGAN.
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