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James has a broad range of legal experience in dispute resolution, M&A and commercial law assisting small, medium and large businesses. James previously advised mainly NSW Business Chamber SME members with litigation matters and their general business and commercial law issues.

March 2, 2021

What is Mediation?

Mediation is an informal alternative dispute resolution process, an alternative to litigation and arbitration, where...

February 16, 2021

What Are the Rights and Obligations of Secured and Unsecured Creditors?

Creditors come into existence due to the range of financial transactions a company enters into. If...

December 10, 2019

Part 2: Legal considerations for tenants entering a Commercial Lease

As you will have learned from part 1, there is a multitude of legal considerations...

September 25, 2019

5 Need to Know Facts About Your Directors’ Duties

Sure, Directors have a lot of power within a company. But with great power, comes...

December 13, 2017

What You Should Keep in Mind When Buying a Business

When buying a business, many purchasers do not understand the importance of considering the assets...

March 14, 2017

6 Things to Know About Bankruptcy

People who are unable to pay all of their debts as and when they fall...

March 14, 2017

Personal Insolvency Agreements

It is not always inevitable that a debtor will present a debtor’s petition or be...

March 14, 2017

Compulsory Bankruptcy: What is a Creditor’s Petition?

If a creditor intends to enforce an unpaid debt, the creditor is entitled to present...

March 14, 2017

Effect of Bankruptcy on a Debtor

Becoming a bankrupt is very stressful for a debtor and their family. There can be...

March 14, 2017

When Can I Use a Debt Agreement?

It is not always inevitable that a debtor will present a debtor’s petition or be...

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