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Discretionary trusts that own ‘residential land’ in New South Wales or hold an ownership interest in a company or unit trust that owns residential land in New South Wales must amend their trust deeds to exclude foreign persons as beneficiaries, otherwise foreign land tax and duty surcharges may apply.
The announcement was made this week and showcases the Brisbane-based firm along with nine other respected Australian law firms.
Cooper Grace Ward’s banking and finance team has been announced as a finalist in the 2020 Australian Law Awards in the category of Banking and Finance Team of the Year.
A recent case in the Supreme Court of New South Wales has reinforced the importance of knowing where your original trust deeds are located
Mental health issues are a common roadblock to parties finalising their family law matter. Clients sometimes ask whether a litigation guardian can be appointed for their ex in the hope this will push the matter towards a resolution.
Mental health issues are a common roadblock to parties finalising their family law matter. Clients sometimes ask whether a case guardian can be appointed for their ex in the hope this will push the matter towards a resolution.
Saying goodbye to your child as they leave you to spend time with their other parent can create mixed emotions. Perhaps satisfaction, as you appreciate the importance of the child building a healthy and loving relationship with the other parent; but, also, some trepidation. What if that parent will not return the child at the conclusion of their agreed time together?
Cooper Grace Ward’s property team has been announced as a finalist in the 2020 Australian Law Awards in the category of Property Team of the Year.
Although there may be an anomaly concerning the signing of the guarantee, the alleged guarantor may still be liable. The outcome will depend on the circumstances.
The resources sector has been put on notice as industrial manslaughter offences commenced in Queensland on 1 July 2020, with senior officers facing a maximum 20 years’ jail and companies facing fines exceeding $13 million.
Employers need to reconsider award coverage of senior employees and those who had initially ‘fallen through the cracks’ after the Fair Work Commission (Commission) amended the Miscellaneous Award 2020, extending its coverage. The extended coverage in the Award applies as of 1 July 2020.
The family law courts have acknowledged the tension between a separated parent having the freedom to live where they want and parents living so far apart from each other that their children cannot have a meaningful relationship with each of them.