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Manufacturing in China? Your Australian trademark does not protect you there
In China, the brand belongs to whoever registers it first, not to whoever built it. The fix is cheap, fast and easy to miss.
A genuine redundancy can still cost you $50,000.
A restructure can be commercially sound and still end in an unfair dismissal finding, because the Fair Work Commission tests the process, not the decision. Employers need to consult before the decision is made and put every step in writing. Get the order wrong and there is no fixing it after the fact.
Buying a business in Australia: what to expect, and what protects you
The long contract and the detailed checks are not obstacles. They are what protects you, the buyer, most of all.
Expanding into Australia from China: what the paperwork is really for
Australia welcomes newcomers and is a good place to build a business. The businesses that do well here are the ones that take the local way of doing things seriously from the start.
Why a court win in Australia may be worth nothing against a supplier in China
And the one clause to check in every contract you have already signed.
Selling a business: the new privacy obligation a buyer will check for
The 1 July Privacy Act changes may have handed you a compliance obligation you do not know you have, and a buyer’s lawyers will go looking for it in due diligence. Sorted in advance, it is a small contained job. Left until a buyer raises it, it costs you in warranties, holdbacks and a customer database the new owner may not be able to use.
Buying a business: privacy is now a due diligence question
The 2026 Privacy Act changes pull far more businesses under the Act, and if you are buying one, that is now your question to ask. Privacy belongs on the due diligence list next to the financials. Ask early and it shapes the price and the warranties. Ask late and you find out after settlement, when the leverage has gone.
100,000 businesses are about to fall under privacy law. Yours may be one.
A run of Privacy Act changes lands in 2026. The new AML rules pull tens of thousands of businesses under the Act for the first time, and from 10 December every covered business must disclose automated and AI driven decisions in its privacy policy. Work out which group you are in before the deadlines do it for you.
Before selling : 6 contract problems to fix before a buyer’s lawyers see them
By the time a buyer is serious, their lawyers are reading every contract you have ever signed. Most owners have not looked at those documents since the day they signed them. Here are the six legal issues that come up most often in business sales, and why they are far cheaper to fix before a buyer appears.
Getting your sellers ready for due diligence before they go to market
When a seller tidies up the paperwork before going to market, they go to market clean holding buyer confidence and deal value. Here are the 6 contract issues that come up most often, and why they’re cheaper to fix before the buyer’s lawyers find them.
5 things that decide a buyer’s first 90 days as the new owner
The contract is signed and the keys are yours. But the 90 days after completion are where the real value is won or lost. Here are 5 things every new business owner needs to get right from day one.
Why a ‘tax-effective’ deal structure often makes a sale feel harder?
A share sale may look tax-effective, but it often brings heavier due diligence and risk. Here’s the conversation sellers need before choosing a structure.
Why Selling Your Business is Different to Selling a House: Why You Need a Specialist Lawyer
Working capital is often overlooked in business and share sale transactions but it can have a major impact on deal value and post-sale stability. This guide breaks down what working capital is, why it matters, and how buyers can approach it strategically to avoid costly surprises.
Working Capital in Business and Share Sales: A Buyer’s Perspective
Working capital is often overlooked in business and share sale transactions but it can have a major impact on deal value and post-sale stability. This guide breaks down what working capital is, why it matters, and how buyers can approach it strategically to avoid costly surprises.
Why Every Business Needs Trademark Protection
Increased trademark disputes across Australian businesses are a timely reminder of how important trademark protection really is. Whether you’re just starting out or managing an established brand, registering your trademarks is one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to protect your business from legal risk and brand disruption.
Behind the Deal: A Medical Practice Sale That Ticked Every Box
Aspect Legal recently completed a seamless medical practice sale in Newcastle, NSW, overcoming complex challenges like vendor finance, lease assignment and transfer of employee entitlements. Here’s the deal and how we helped complete contracting 6 weeks ahead of schedule!
Hot Sauce & Hot Tempers: How Sriracha’s Handshake Empire Went Up in Flames
Once the fiery foundation of a handshake deal, the partnership between a Californian farmer and a Vietnamese immigrant turned hot sauce mogul crumbled over a bitter dispute, leaving the world scrambling for its beloved Sriracha. What caused this once-thriving empire to fall apart? From courtroom battles to empty shelves and skyrocketing resale prices, this is the story of how a broken friendship left a spicy gap in kitchens everywhere—and how competitors quickly stepped in to fill the void.
Prime Cuts and Legal Pitfalls: A Tale of a Butcher Shop Lease Gone Wrong
A Butcher Shop Dispute in Dee Why: What Went Wrong? In busy Dee Why, NSW, a simple lease deal turned into a costly dispute. Two entrepreneurs bought a butcher business. […]
Locking in a Lawyer: The 5 Critical Questions That Can Make or Break Your Business Sale
Is Your Lawyer up to the Task? Before you lock in a lawyer to handle your contract, make sure you know exactly what to look for. Choosing the right lawyer […]
