Articles by Jill McKnight

November 18, 2015

Business Structure Series: Company Disadvantages

When launching a new business, we cannot overstate the importance of understanding the different structures...

November 11, 2015

Business Structure Series: Partnership Disadvantages

Are you launching a new business? Understanding the different business structures available will better position...

November 9, 2015

Business Structure Series: Partnership Advantages

It is critically important to understand the different business structures available to you before you...

November 6, 2015

Business Structure Series: Sole Trader Disadvantages

When launching a new business, it is first necessary that you understand the business structures...

November 5, 2015

Shareholders Buy-Back and Buy-Sell Option Agreements

It is critical that shareholders consider what will happen to an outgoing shareholder’s shares in...

November 5, 2015

Buy-Sell Option Agreements: Key Considerations

What happens to a shareholder’s shares if he or she dies or becomes permanent disabled...

November 5, 2015

Is This the End of the Australian Company Number?

Currently, every company registered in Australia with the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) under...

November 5, 2015

Business Structures Series: Sole Trader Advantages

Hundreds of businesses open in Australia every day. But how should you structure your business?...

October 28, 2015

Legal Considerations for Phantom Share Schemes

Phantom Share Schemes are a way of issuing employees of a company with a regular...

October 27, 2015

Key provisions of a Shareholders’ Agreement – Vesting Shares

A company may issue employees and other key persons (i.e. directors who provide services to...