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COVID-19: Help for Franchises during the Coronavirus Pandemic
14 July 2020
Whether you are a franchisee or franchisor COVID-19 has been a formidable obstacle to tackle in maintaining a successful franchise business. In this time of crisis it’s important for franchisors and franchisees to keep effective working relationships going. We are helping many of our franchisee clients in one of the hardest hit sectors, food and retail, to do just that. We can assist you through addressing the following concerns and taking into account your specific circumstances. Read More
Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney: A guide to electronic signing during COVID-19
25 May 2020
While the recent weeks have brought a slight easing of the COVID-19 restrictions, governments are continuing to urge us to practise social distancing. In view of this, the Victorian Government this month enacted the COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) (Electronic Signing and Witnessing) Regulations 2020 (the Regulations). The Regulations allow Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney (among other documents) to be signed and witnessed electronically, so that witnesses can continue to perform their duties without being physically present. Read More
COVID–19: Rent relief - rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants
14 May 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is having an unprecedented impact on businesses throughout Australia, particularly those operated out of leased premises. Many businesses deemed “non-essential” have been ordered by the government to close. Others have had their trade severely interrupted and have had to make the difficult decision to stop trading for health and safety reasons, or because it is not viable for them to trade due to the downturn in business. On 29 March 2020, Prime Minister, Scott Morrison announced “hibernation” measures to ensure that such businesses could “start again” after the pandemic. This was followed by the introduction of: Read More
Getting Through a Separation in Four Steps - download our free eBook
14 May 2020
There is nothing easy about a separation, but it is our hope that our recently published eBook: "No animosity, no court, no fuss", will help you prepare for what is ahead. The book is designed around the four key steps as a way to guide you through. Read More
COVID-19 – Five issues concerning Wills, Estate and Succession Planning
27 April 2020
As we have worked through the immediate concerns about daily life - how to do the shopping, adjust our working habits, and keep in touch with loved ones – it might also now be time to return some issues to the ‘front’ burner regarding estate planning and other aspects of succession law. The following five issues relate to the challenges of COVID-19, and include not only increased vulnerability to the pandemic but also increased isolation, limited travel, access to loved ones and legal proceedings. Read More
COVID-19 - JobKeeper Benefits - Vital Information for Employers & Employees
09 April 2020
Last night, Federal Parliament passed urgent amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) to enable flexibility in employing staff, which will enable businesses to better cope with a downturn in revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic. These amendments give effect to the subsidy known as the JobKeeper payment. Read More

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