Effective as of 16 February 2022, Scott will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role of Chair, having practised in SMSF law for nearly three decades. ...
Effective as of 16 February 2022, Scott will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role of Chair, having practised in SMSF law for nearly three decades.
Draft legislation released by the Federal Government proposes new obligations on franchisors to publish disclosure documents and other materials on a publicly available register.
A decision of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission that a not-for profit entity was not entitled to public benevolent institution status has been set aside.
Entities that carried on business in Australia and had a consolidated revenue above $100 million in FY2021 are required to submit a modern slavery statement prior to 31 December 2021.
The firm has promoted Chantal Kirkwood, David Lowes and Keeghan Silcock to senior associate. Angela Sheehy has also been promoted to associate.
The ATO has recently issued taxpayer alert TA 2021/2, which relates to arrangements where an Australian tax resident’s foreign income is disguised as gifts or loans from related offshore entities.
Former executive officers of a corporation have been found not liable under certain provisions of Queensland’s Environmental Protection Act for harm caused by the corporation in circumstances where the harm came to fruition after their tenure.
The Federal Government has recently announced reforms to the regulation of not-for-profit entities that self-assess as income tax exempt.
Mergers, acquisitions and general commercial transactions are set to be quite different in a COVID / post-COVID world. CGW’s corporate advisory team suggests the following tips for businesses and entities in navigating this more uncertain environment.
On 22 March 2021, the COVID-19 temporary relief that amended the Corporations Act to allow for electronic signing and virtual meetings expired.
The extended COVID-19 relief measures permitting electronic signatures and virtual meetings are set to expire on 22 March 2021. The Federal Government has released draft legislation aiming to make these changes permanent.
Organised by Lawyers Weekly, the Commercial Partner of the Year award recognises the achievements of Australia’s top partners and is judged on excellence in practice, proven benefits to clients and what sets him apart as a leader in the industry
Cooper Grace Ward acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Fast, accurate and flexible entities including companies, self-managed superannuation funds and trusts.