“We’ve worked together for years. We didn’t think we needed anything in writing.” It’s a familiar story in the construction and trades industry. A builder engages a subcontractor they’ve used for years. A tradie agrees to take on some additional work. A project runs over schedule, costs increase, or a client decides they’re not happy [...]
A Register You Have Probably Never Heard Of If you own or run a business in Australia, there is a national register that could affect many of the assets you buy, sell, lease or use as security. It is called the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR). While many business owners may be unfamiliar with it, [...]
Bankruptcy can feel like the ultimate loss of privacy. Under section 77 of the Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth), a bankrupt has extensive obligations to disclose information, provide documents and assist their trustee in administering the bankrupt estate. These obligations are deliberately broad. A bankrupt cannot simply wait for the trustee to ask the right questions [...]
Jean Kallmyr recently joined Rankin Business Lawyers, bringing with her a wealth of experience across both the legal and business worlds. With more than 25 years of experience spanning business, investment management, corporate governance and strategic advisory, Jean brings a broad commercial perspective to her work as a lawyer. Her legal experience includes corporate and [...]