Why Your Lender Asks for Independent Legal Advice (And How to Make It Simple)
Chances are that if you are getting a loan (as a borrower or guarantor), your lender will ask you to get independent legal advice, it’s for a good reason. This step protects both you and the lender—making sure you understand what you’re signing, especially if personal assets are involved.
It might sound daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. In this blog, I explain why this advice is required and how to make the process quick, clear, and stress-free.
Why Every Sole Company Owner Needs a Power of Attorney: Planning for the Unexpected
Running a business solo comes with a unique set of challenges—and responsibilities that can't be overlooked. Taking this simple step could make all the difference between business continuity and costly disruption.
Patent attorney and IP lawyer - not the same in Australia!
Make sure you understand this difference before trusting a firm to represent you on IP matters in Australia!
Beware sharing trade secrets under Non Disclosure Agreements (NDA)
Sharing trade secrets by way of NDAs is not always the best choice - see our thoughts here.
Trademark process in Australia (in a nutshell)
Register your trademark before you have to deal with the headache of copycats.