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NSW Supreme Court finds slab defects do not guarantee full replacement

Recent case shows courts favour reasonable, proportionate remedies & warns plaintiffs against claiming only costly fixes without evidence of alternatives.

Australia Real Estate

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Barry Nilsson

Epic Games Secures Landmark Victory Against Apple and Google

This decision marks a significant development in the application of Australia's competition law to digital platforms.

Australia Commercial

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Clifford Gouldson Lawyers

Construction Productivity — Building Better: How Can Resource Companies Boost Productivity?

Mining companies are facing increasing pressure to bring on replacement volumes in the next decade, as ore body depletion accelerates and infrastructure approaches end of life.

Australia Real Estate

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Alvarez & Marsal

Understanding Australia's Construction Industry Collapse Crisis

Over the past few years, Australia's construction sector has been facing unprecedented pressure, and by mid-2025, the effects have become painfully clear.

Australia Real Estate

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IR Global

AS4000:2025 – What is all the fuss about?

Australia Real Estate

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Swaab

Decision Alert: NSW Supreme Court Confirms Intragroup Relief For Transfer Of Tenant-in-common Interest

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Break Fees – A Case For Exceeding The 1% Guideline

Australia Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Navigating the Process of Securing Funding for Your Cross-Border Entity

Australia Commercial

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LegalVision

No Forgone Conclusion: A Harsh Lesson in Enforcing Security of Payment Statutory Debts

Australia Commercial

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Piper Alderman

Can You Enforce An Unsigned Contract?

Australia Commercial

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LegalVision

Time's Up: NSW Court Of Appeal Reminder About The Importance Of Understanding And Hitting Security Of Payment Deadlines

Australia Litigation

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

The Danger Of Oral Agreements

Australia Commercial

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Coleman Greig Lawyers

In The Driver's Seat: Learnings From The Automotive Industry

Australia Transport

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FTI Consulting

Flying with derivatives: Keeping airports grounded in a turbulent economy

Australia Finance

TRAction

Introducing Cathro Clarity: Unlocking Australia's Insolvency Data

Australia Insolvency

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Cathro & Partners

It depends – What happens to the appointor role in my family discretionary trust when I die?

Australia Family

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Cooper Grace Ward

Michael Byrnes appeared on Breakfast with Tim Webster on 2SM on 23 July 2025 to discuss workplace relationships and that Coldplay concert

Australia Employment

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Swaab

APAC Monthly Private Wealth Legal Developments – July 2025

Worldwide Finance

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Senate Inquiry 2025: Tackling Greenwashing And Restoring Trust In Sustainability Claims

Australia Commercial

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Major Changes Announced For Capacity Investment Scheme Tender Process

Since Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's last update on the Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) in May 2024, the Commonwealth Government has announced key changes to the upcoming indicative tender rounds for 2025.

Australia Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Construction contract timeframes and their interaction with the NSW Security of Payment legislation.

Considers time under contract law and under the SOP Act. Recent case example.

Australia Commercial

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Swaab

Once a lifeline, now a labyrinth

The changing landscape of SBRs, why SBR acceptance rates are decreasing.

Australia Commercial

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Worrells

The hidden cost of debt

How financial difficulties impact mental wellbeing.

Australia Commercial

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Worrells

Full Federal Court: Notification clause is not an ‘unfair' contract

Australia Commercial

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Barry Nilsson

Extrinsic evidence and the parol evidence rule

Australia Commercial

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Stonegate Legal

Company Powers of Attorney – Do you need one?

Australia Commercial

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McCarthy Durie Lawyers

Can you serve a statutory demand by email in Australia?

Australia Litigation

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Stonegate Legal

Buying and selling a business: Things to think about before you get started

Australia Commercial

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Mellor Olsson Lawyers

What is the difference between a warranty and indemnity in an M&A transaction?

Australia Commercial

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LegalVision

Are Letters Of Comfort Legally Binding? Lessons From A NSW Court Of Appeal Decision

Australia Commercial

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Bartier Perry

Show me the money! Our 5 top tips to getting paid before EOFY

Australia Commercial

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Coleman Greig Lawyers

From fame to flambé - how scandals burn contractual deals

Australia Commercial

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Bartier Perry

Full Federal Court clarifies requirements for voidable, unreasonable director-related transactions

Australia Commercial

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Are Letters Of Comfort Legally Binding? Lessons From A NSW Court Of Appeal Decision

Reminder for businesses, advisors and insolvency practitioners to carefully consider the language and legal effect of informal assurances between related parties.

Australia Commercial

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Bartier Perry

Show me the money! Our 5 top tips to getting paid before EOFY

Guide for how to maximise collections, reduce losses and get your business in shape before 30 June.

Australia Commercial

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Coleman Greig Lawyers

From fame to flambé - how scandals burn contractual deals

Contracts can sometimes be rescinded or terminated before obligations for performance have started.

Australia Commercial

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Bartier Perry

Full Federal Court clarifies requirements for voidable, unreasonable director-related transactions

Recent case provides important guidance for liquidators in scrutinising potentially unreasonable director-related transactions.

Australia Commercial

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

How a Contract Can Prevent Supplier Problems

Australia Commercial

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LegalVision

Opportunistic security interest claims under the Personal Property Securities Act

The lesson for owners of personal property is to always consider registering before leaving your property with others.

Australia Commercial

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Coleman Greig Lawyers

Restructuring & Insolvency Comparative Guide

Restructuring & Insolvency Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Australia, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Australia Insolvency

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FTI Consulting

Repudiation of Contracts and What You Can Do About It

The complexities of contract repudiation under Australian law and its implications.

Australia Commercial

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PCL Lawyers

Sustainable development: Australia's outlook in 2025

Australian businesses are facing complex, interconnected challenges in undertaking development projects.

Australia Commercial

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Video 3 – SME restructuring legislation in detail – how it will work, creditor impact, ipso facto, practicalities, what if it fails.

Australia Commercial

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BRI Ferrier

We Need To Keep A Real Estate Purchase In Australia Confidential. Can This Be Done?

Australia Real Estate

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K&L Gates LLP

Demystifying sponsorship agreements: A guide to key clauses and considerations

Australia Commercial

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Bennett & Philp Lawyers

Unfair contract terms regime – key considerations for property contracts

Australia Real Estate

BP

Bartier Perry

BNPL Regulation Takes The Final Step In Australia

Australia Consumer

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K&L Gates LLP

Validity, voidability and unenforceability in contract law

Australia Commercial

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Swaab

Bean counting & the high price of your daily brew

Australia Commercial

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Worrells

Ongoing fee arrangements – consent, consent, consent

Australia Commercial

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Holley Nethercote

Design and Distribution Obligations for Distributors

Australia Real Estate

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Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Reputation at risk - navigating the fallout of fraud

Australia Commercial

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Bartier Perry

ASIC's enforcement priorities in design and distribution: What we know from recent stop orders and Federal Court decisions

Australia Commercial

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Holley Nethercote

Are you looking to invest in a practice as an owner? A guide for investors

Australia Commercial

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Avant Law

McCabes in the media: Key considerations for boards when considering a sale

Australia Commercial

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McCabes

Tesseract International Pty Ltd v Pascale Construction Pty Ltd [2024] HCA 24

Australia Commercial

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HHG Legal Group

Can you guarantee that?

Australia Commercial

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Walter Baden

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De facto financial agreements

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JB Solicitors

Signing loan documents electronically

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Bennett & Philp Lawyers

It Depends – Why should I sign multiple copies of my trust deed?

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Changes to the NSW Security of Payment Act

CG

Coleman Greig Lawyers

Legal Lockdown - Episode 9: Pivoting your business to navigate a crisis

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Holman Webb Lawyers

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