Thank you kindly for all the work that you've done on my and my wife's behalf. A big pressure has been taken off our chests
Date: April 29, 2008
Authors: LAC Lawyers
I am in a partnership and my partner has withdrawn all the funds from the business account – Can they do that?
Are companies superior to partnerships?
I am a director of a company and I have just found out that another director has taken money from the company’s accounts set aside for tax purposes – what should I do?
I have gone to my accountant as I am thinking of buying a franchise and although he has given me some accounting advice he has indicated that he can fully advise me about the full scope of the transaction including the legal ramifications of the documents I have to sign. Can he do this?
I am currently looking at buying a franchise and was wondering whether you deal with these types of matters?
We work in the financial services industry and wish to retain a lawyer to assist us in setting up a managed investment fund. Can you assist?
We have been dealing with a company who has been providing services to us for some years and we have always paid them 60 days. Recently due to changing business conditions we have not used their services and have been served with a statement of claim claiming amounts outstanding past 14 days. Is there anything we can do in these circumstances and can you help us?
I am the trustee of a family discretionary trust and am concerned as to whether there is something more I should do to protect the trust and everybody’s entitlements. Is there anything you can assist me with?
I am in the process of starting up an internet based business and wanted to know whether you have any expertise in this area?
I run a nightclub with a friend who also has other business interests. Recently he has become significantly disinterested in the business and continues to make substantial drawings. What can I do?
About six months ago I bought a franchise business and it is obvious that the claims made by the franchisor are not and could never be met. In addition 50% of the annual franchise fee is to go to promotions and advertising with very little of this having been done. What are my options and can you help me?
Sale & Purchase of Business
I want to purchase my friend’s business – can I use the same accountant or lawyer to save on costs?
I want to purchase a franchise for a new business – is this a complicated process which requires a lawyer?
I wish to purchase a business and time is of the essence. Can you assist?
I a looking to buy a commercial property in NSW from which to run my business and was wondering whether you can assist?
Currently I am looking to purchase a business. I found a great one but am somewhat unnerved as the owner has two sets of books. Can you help me and is there anything I can do to check the performance of the business?
I wish to buy a restaurant and need to have the services of a lawyer who is familiar with liquor licensing. Can you assist?
My company is a software developer and recently we have developed a system which revolutionises the way in which business is transacted in the market segment our program services. We have been approached by another company who has been made aware of what we are doing prior to its release. What should we do in the circumstances and are you able to assist us?
My company holds the total distribution rights for a particular product in Australia. Very simply, I came across an aggressive competitor who is selling the full range of products which fall under my distribution agreement. Can you help me and what can I do?
When you buy a franchise does a lawyer need to be involved to assist me? If so what are the major risk areas for me?
I own a large company and have been approached by a competitor organisation to buy it. The offer is an extremely good one. Are you able to advise and prepare all the necessary documentation to allow the sale to proceed?
Money was subscribed to a company on the basis that I would be a shareholder. Yet a check with ASIC indicates that this has not occurred?
I run a successful business and am wondering because I have restricted capital what I should do to develop it further?
I am currently considering entering into a joint venture. What should I do?
I am a franchisee and paid good money for the franchise which I operate. Recently it came to my attention through a number of other franchisees that the master franchisor is refusing to accept his responsibility to ensure that poaching does not occur. What should I/we do in the circumstances?
I wish to set up my own franchise and I need an indication of the cost to draft the necessary documents required by law?
I am currently involved in a business which relies on a number of independent subcontractors to carry out the work necessary for the business to continue to operate. I have been approached by the Australian Taxation Office stating that as far as they are concerned I am responsible for the PAYW and that I should remit it to them. I have checked their website and noticed that in the particular industry in which I am engaged they have set up a model which is contrary to what they are saying to me. What should I do?
I have developed a unique business which I wish to franchise as I do not want employees. What should I do in the circumstances?
I am currently in trouble with my finance company as I am behind in my instalments. Should I declare myself bankrupt?
If I declare myself bankrupt will I be able to escape my creditors and get on with my life and start again?
Will it take me very long to obtain a certificate of independent legal advice?
I have been living with a man for approximately 20 years and during that time we purchased a house and an extra block of land with borrowed funds. As part of the loan agreement there was a redraw facility and when it became obvious to me he was a gambler I directed the bank to refuse him access to the account. Unfortunately this was not done and extensive debts have been run up with the bank now calling on me to satisfy the outstanding balance as we held both properties in joint names. What can I do?
