“We have 25 years experience in pricing legal work for both sophisticated clients (financial institutions and large companies) and for smaller businesses and individuals. We work on a fixed fee for all of our contract work. For litigation we have various pricing methods including a fixed price.” Please see here for our latest rates and information. We…
We handle all disputes relating to improper use of intellectual property including breach of copyright – for further information read Intellectual Property and Protect Your Intellectual Property. In Australia, the Copyright Act 1968 governs the existence of copyright material. Notwithstanding the fact that certain business offering copyright protection of registration services of copyright for a fee, there is…
We assist new business owners and entrepreneurs start up, manage and grow businesses, including online businesses. The following points will help you to set-up and manage your new business and any new online business. See also Companies and Businesses Setup. 1. What legal structure best fits your business?
It is important to ensure that you follow the strict legislative requirements when lodging a caveat over property in Western Australia. Otherwise, the caveat may be ineffective in protecting your interest in land and may be challenged. You should always take legal advice from lawyers experienced with caveats and securities generally. LODGE A CAVEAT If…
Negotiating Leases Before signing a lease agreement you have the option of negotiating to reach an agreement that meets your needs. Below are a few of the most important points to consider when negotiating your lease. See also Legal Advice on Leases. We provide top tier services and top tier experience at substantially better rates than…
For more details on our services regarding claims against employees – click here. Your employees’ employment contracts need to have strict clauses in them so that they are not tempted to steal your intellectual property and set up in competition to you or take them to a competitor.
The quicker we act for our clients by sending letters of demand to debtors on our letterhead, the quicker our clients get paid. Our letter threatens a summons being issued in 7 days claiming the debt, costs and interest. Debtors react quickly when they get our letter of demand. The longer you delay, the lower…
Employee restraint of trade voided by non-compliance with contract by employer Employment restraints are vital for employers in order to protect their goodwill and client base developed in their business over numerous years. Employment restraints usually restrain employees from poaching staff, poaching clients, setting up a competing business and working for a competitor, both during…
See also Breaches of Restraint of Trade Clauses. The recent case of Habitat1 Pty Ltd v Formby [No 2] [2017] WASC 331, has provided great insight into how the law operates in relation to restraint of trade clauses. Christian Formby and Geoffrey Pritchard were co-owners of an interior design and construction firm Habitat1, each with a…
New Company Startups/Business Structure – for more information click here. Too many people set up new businesses without carefully considering the best business structure that can be tax effective and protect assets.
