The Legal Landscape of Shareholder Disputes in Australia: A Guide for Business Owners

As a business owner, dealing with shareholder disputes can be a challenging and stressful experience. Shareholder disputes can arise due to various reasons and can have significant legal and financial implications. Therefore, it is essential to have a thorough understanding of the legal landscape of shareholder disputes in Australia. In this article, I will provide continue reading

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A Director’s Access to Company Books During Personal Litigation Being appointed as a director of a company is not something you choose to do lightly. Accepting a role as a director brings with it many statutory and fiduciary obligations which, if not complied with, can see the director personally liable for their actions and potentially continue reading

Personal Liability for Company Directors

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A company is an association incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (the ‘Act’). The effect of incorporation gives the company a separate entity, distinct from its directors and shareholders. It can enter into contracts, sue and be sued in its own right. The Australian Investment and Securities Commission (ASIC) is the Government body authorised continue reading

Directors’ Responsibilities – what are they?

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A company is an association incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (the ‘Act’). The effect of incorporation gives the company a separate entity, distinct from its directors and shareholders. It can enter into contracts, sue and be sued in its individual right. The Australian Investment and Securities Commission (ASIC) is the Government body authorised continue reading

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