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Introduction to Business Law for Australian Entrepreneurs – Part 3 of 4
This 3rd instalment of our 4-part Introduction to Business Law for Australian Entrepreneurs, covers employment law and tax obligations.

Introduction to Business Law for Australian Entrepreneurs – Part 4 of 4
This 4th and final instalment of our 4-part Introduction to Business Law for Australian Entrepreneurs, covers employment law and tax obligations.

Introduction to Business Law for Australian Entrepreneurs – Part 2 of 4
This 2nd of 4 instalments in our Introduction to Business Law for Australian Entrepreneurs, covers contracts and intellectual property.

Introduction to Business Law for Australian Entrepreneurs – Part 1 of 4
This first instalment of our 4-part Introduction to Business Law for Australian Entrepreneurs, covers business structures as well as the business framework for operating a business in Australia.

Empowering Business Success: The Significance of Shareholders Agreements
James Ballantyne’s presentation here serves as a reminder that while no one enters a business expecting disputes, carefully designed shareholders agreements can safeguard the business and foster a

The Essential Guide to Understanding Contracts for Business Owners
In this article, we will discuss some of the key aspects of contracts that Queensland business owners need to be aware of.
A commercial lawyer can help you navigate the legal

A Guide for Negotiating Commercial Leases in Queensland
This article discusses some of the key aspects of commercial leases that, as a Queensland business owner, you need to be aware of.

Estate Planning in Queensland: Protecting Your Legacy
If you’re a business owner, you’ll want to carefully consider your business assets. A will is crucial to direct the distribution of your assets, including your business.

Unlocking Success Through Business Restructuring in Queensland
Business restructuring could be the key if you are looking to boost the performance of your Queensland business. Read more to find out why.

How our Commercial Law services help in a divorce
A Buy-Sell agreement that we prepare can include two types of exits: Voluntary and Involuntary.

How Commercial Law helped Bob – [a case study]
In this video, James Ballantyne explains a case study on how Ballantyne Law has assisted Bob a widget repairer with his business legal needs throughout the business life cycle from

What happens if a trustee company goes into liquidation or is deregistered?
We are often approached by clients or accountants with problems relating to their trusts – sometimes the deed has been lost or damaged, or the trust was established some time

5 Business structures you could use for your startup
The structure of a business will have a big impact on asset protection, taxation and cost. Addressing this early on can save significant costs down the line.

7 things you probably didn’t know about conveyancing
For many people, buying (and selling) their home is the largest legal transaction they will deal with. Often it is their only dealing with a law firm. Conveyancing is the

Independent Advice Certificate
It is becoming increasingly common for banks and other lenders to require borrowers or guarantors to obtain independent legal advice about their rights and obligations. Generally, these lenders will

Director’s Liability
Company directors have a wide range of duties and obligations, and the breach of one or more of these can result in a director’s liability for company debts. As

Shareholders’ Agreements
A shareholders’ agreement is an agreement that governs the relationship between a company, its shareholders and other key people. A shareholders’ agreement shouldn’t be an ‘off the shelf’ product,

What are my rights in a shareholders dispute?
Left unresolved, a shareholders dispute can significantly impact on a company’s profitability, if not destroy the company and irreparably damage the relationship between the shareholders. As with all disputes prevention

Rent relief in a global pandemic? What can tenants and landlords do?
29 March 2020
*Update* – While not announcing any substantive changes to commercial leases, the Prime Minister in his briefing this evening strongly encouraged landlords and tenants to engage in

Commercial Tenancies Code
The Prime Minister has announced that the National Cabinet has approved a new mandatory “Commercial Tenancies Code” to assist in dealing with the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
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