An easily overlooked element of a commercial business sale is that of assigning the existing lease, which is key in enabling the buyer to continue operating the business in the same premises where the seller currently resides. While the steps involved, in assigning the existing lease, may be relatively straightforward the time and effort in continue reading
COVID-19 demonstrated that unforeseen events can and will occur that significantly affect businesses across all industries. Such events not only have the capacity to impact business financial performance but may also have consequences on all parties’ contractual rights and obligations in business dealings. There may have never been a better example of extenuating circumstances making continue reading
Am I a family lawyer? No. Though, through the sheer beast that is litigation, my path is often crossed with those colleagues who practice in this area of law. Often, we receive referrals from such colleagues whose client’s enquiry is often prefaced by the words “they can’t touch it, it’s in a trust! Or can continue reading
Common Pitfalls and Important Considerations for Athletes and Managers Alike As professional sport continues to develop into one of the biggest industries globally, so too do the complexity and substance of professional sporting contracts. Whether they are general competition contracts or lucrative sponsorship agreements, long gone are the days when athletes were able to adequately continue reading
