5 Differences Between a Public Company and a Private Company
Public and private companies operate very differently to each other. They each conduct business and comply with corporate regulations in…
What is an Employee Share Scheme and Can My Startup Use One?
An employee share scheme (ESS) provides eligible employees with the opportunity to acquire or purchase shares or share options in…
Construction Law Update: Companies in Liquidation Cannot Enforce Progress Payment Claims
In December 2015, the Senate Economics References Committee released its report ‘I just want to be paid’, highlighting the prevalence…
How Does Insolvency Affect Construction Projects?
Australia’s economic conditions are reportedly the toughest faced in several decades, and the likelihood of insolvency and other financial difficulties…
Differences Between a Company Constitution & Replaceable Rules
The internal management of a company may be governed by replaceable rules, a Constitution or a combination of the two…
Requirements and Restrictions for Non-Citizen and Permanent Resident Directors
Company directors are subject to a multitude of fiduciary duties and legal obligations as a result of the substantial power…
As a Company Director, What Are My Duties?
A company director is responsible for the management of the business’ activities and, once appointed, owe various fiduciary duties to their…
What is Insider Trading?
When it comes to financial trading, knowledge is power. You need to understand market trends, research emerging and existing companies…
5 Things To Know About Starting Your Own Company
You have an idea and the skills to start and manage a business, so what now? If you’re ready to…