What is a Letter of Demand?
Have you entered into a contract with another party? Is the other party in breach of the contract? Have you…
Why Startups Should Consider Mergers and Acquisitions
We’re all familiar with successful startups exiting to multinational companies. But we don’t often hear much about early or mid-stage…
8 Key Terms to Consider When Reviewing a Loan Agreement
A Loan Agreement (also known as a Facility Agreement) can be a complex document. In order to help you review…
The 10 Commandments of Capital Raising
LegalVision’s CEO, Lachlan McKnight, sets out below his 10 Commandments of Capital Raising. 1. Only Raise if You Need To…
3 Ways to Overcomplicate Your Business Structure
We assist a lot of Australian startups, and as such have seen all sorts of needlessly complicated business structures. There’s…
Structuring Your Company: How to Structure Your Startup for Success
Before you can raise capital, hire employees or start selling to customers, you’ll need to set up your startup’s corporate…
How do I Calculate the Leave Entitlements of Employees of a Business that I have Purchased?
If you have just purchased a business and employees from this business under the previous owner have decided to stay…
8 Steps to Set Up a Discretionary Trust / Family Trust
A trust is a legal relationship whereby one person (the ‘trustee’) holds assets for the benefit of one or more…
What is the Difference Between an Agreement and a Deed?
At its simplest, a deed is a promise that is not supported by consideration (payment). This means that to be…
Do I need business terms and conditions for my business?
Business terms and conditions are basically your terms of trade. In general, a business will work with their lawyer to…