Recently, we celebrated National Family Business Day; with so many of our clients, partners and friends at Rankin Business Lawyers running family businesses, we wanted to give these guys a special shout out. You can feel it when it’s a family business: it’s in the way they greet you by name, the pride they take [...]
In the competitive world of small business, standing out from the crowd is crucial. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is through the strategic use of trade marks. Trade marks are not just symbols or logos; they are powerful tools that help distinguish products or services, build brand recognition, and provide essential [...]
A shareholders’ agreement is a binding contract that regulates the rights and obligations of shareholders. Such agreements establish rules governing the operation of companies and how specific events must be conducted. Unlike the replaceable rules or a constitution required by the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), shareholders’ agreements are not compulsory. However, upon incorporation, or when [...]
Wherever business is conducted, commercial disputes are, unfortunately, certain. Amid myriad dispute resolution options, arbitration is increasingly being embraced as an alternative to the legal process. Whenever conflicts arise – in construction, resources, finance, or international trade – seeking recourse through the courts can be slow, frustrating, and very expensive. Arbitration is a powerful alternative [...]