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Steven Humphries
21 Dec 2023 Corporate LawSteven is an M&A specialist with more than 25 years’ experience. He brings industry-leading expertise to all stages of corporate transactions, from pre-deal structuring and strategy, to due diligence, negotiation, execution and po…
Read moreTrent Le Breton
Corporate LawTrent has over two decades experience in advising on mergers and acquisitions, debt and capital raisings and general corporate law. He has a special interest in technology and its application to the practice of law and enjoys developing new…
Read moreCan you guarantee that?
01 Nov 2024 Commercial Law Commercial Law M&ATwo recent cases highlight the importance of precise wording in guarantees to enforce obligations effectively.
Read moreYou can’t charge me for that!
04 Oct 2024 Commercial Law Commercial Law FinanceAustralian law makes enforcing liquidated damages clauses tricky, even if both parties agreed. A recent case (Zheng v Chen) highlights the need for reasonable default interest rates to ensure enforceability.
Read moreDid you get approval? The Hidden Costs of Overlooked Conditions
10 Sep 2024 Commercial Law Corporate Law Capital Raising Commercial Law M&AContracts often have conditions that must be met, such as shareholder approval conditions. In a recent NSW District Court case, missing a condition led to costly consequences when CXI Software failed to get shareholder approval for converti…
Read moreJacqueline Monk
04 Jul 2024 Commercial LawJacqueline is a senior commercial lawyer with both private practice and inhouse experience. She offers agile and practical legal advice for today’s fast-paced businesses, with an eye to clients’ strategic objectives. Her experti…
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