We regularly publish news items and legal commentary on a range of matters of interest to our clients.  Some of our recent publications are listed below.  If you have any queries in relation to our news items or publications, please contact our Business Development and Marketing Manager, Lorena Paglia.

Our publications are in PDF format. Click here to download a free Adobe Acrobat Reader. 

June 2007
Protecting buyers of land...more

June 2007
Federal Magistrates Court to hear trade mark and design matters...more

May 2007
Interaction between contract law and the Trade Practices Act...more

April 2007
Stamp duty snippets...more

April 2007
Is your Enduring Power of Attorney up to scratch? ...more

October 2006
Purchase or sale of a business: they key issues explained
Buying or selling a business can be a complex and time-consuming process, and requires appropriate risk management.  Early planning and sound advice are some of the keys to success.  Success if often judged by the agreed price for the purchase or the sale of a business, however there are many other aspects that also need to be considered and taken into account to ensure a successful transition.  Talbot Olivier Lawyers and Bentleys MRI Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors recently presented a client seminar explaining key issues relating to relevant:

• accounting;
• legal; and
• tax considerations.

June 2005
How your finances affect your estate planning
The cost of not dealing with what will happen to your assets upon your death, is not only a financial one, but one which may also seriously impact on your family.  Click on the above link to read about the top 10 circumstances in which you should revisit your existing Will and estate plan...more

Interested in legal seminars?
As part of our ongoing commitment to our clients and the community, we regularly provide seminars and presentations on legal topics of interest as well as participating as speakers in external seminars.  We present seminars on a wide variety of topics and will cater and adapt these to suit the particular industry sector and interests of the audience. These events are presented by our partners and solicitors and can be held in our offices or at external premises. 

Should you be interested in arranging a speaker, seminar, event or customised training for your organisation, please contact Brendan Taylor, Partner.

May 2005
Wine Law: The New Code of Practice
Key organisations have recently joined forces to formulate a new Code of Practice to deal with the increasing use of misleading medals on wine labels.  The new Code applies to all wines produced from the 2005 vintage and onwards...more