‘Sham contracting’ has once again fallen under the microscope after the Full Federal Court overturned a decision that two delivery drivers were contractors, stating that, although in principle they were ...
‘Sham contracting’ has once again fallen under the microscope after the Full Federal Court overturned a decision that two delivery drivers were contractors, stating that, although in principle they were free to provide their services to other businesses, in reality they were only able to work for one master.
The announcement was made this week and showcases the Brisbane-based firm along with nine other respected Australian law firms.
The 2020 listing details firms practising within the areas of transactional property and real estate matters.
It is crucial, particularly during an office shutdown, that businesses implement protocols and check their mail, so that they are aware if a company is served with a creditor’s statutory demand at its registered office.
So, you’ve been asked to volunteer as a member of a not-for-profit school board. You’re probably asking yourself: what responsibilities come with the role?
Cooper Grace Ward is pleased to announce that associate, Adelaide Hayes has been listed by Australasian Lawyer as a Rising Star for 2020.
The Myer case is a landmark case for two reasons. First, it is the first Australian securities class action to proceed to judgement. Second, the Federal Court of Australia has accepted ‘market-based causation’, which has long been debated in Australia.
Jodie brings over 16 years’ experience in advising clients and professional advisers on various commercial transactions and taxation matters.
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 before midnight on 31 December 2019, otherwise foreign land tax
The newly promoted partner is an experienced corporate and commercial lawyer who acts for domestic and international clients, with a particular focus on the energy and natural resources sector.
Justice Perry of the Federal Court handed down judgement in the claim instituted by Mr Jack de Belin against the Australian Rugby League Commission Limited (ARL) and National Rugby League Limited (NRL) on 17 May 2019.
Charles Sweeney, partner and Greg Cahill, general counsel have been recognised as Leading Commercial Lawyers in Queensland for 2019 by Doyle’s Guide.
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.