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5 Reasons Mergers and Acquisitions Fail
Mergers and acquisitions are complex transactions that require stringent planning and execution. Despite the best intentions, many deals fall through due to various pitfalls. Understanding these common issues can help both buyers and sellers navigate the process more effectively. We explore key reasons why mergers and acquisitions fail.
The Legal Steps of Turning a Hobby into a Business
Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a self-taught maker, you must know that no specific dollar amount is required to operate a business in Australia. However, if you decide to turn your hobby into a business, there are several legal considerations you should keep in mind.
Buying Property with a Friend? Here’s How to Do It Lawfully
If you have been renting a house or apartment with a friend and you get along well, you might have wondered about joining forces to co-own a property with them. That sounds like a solid idea, but entering into a co-ownership agreement requires carefully evaluating the distribution of costs and ownership.
Who Can Contest a Will in Queensland?
Navigating the intricacies of wills and estate disputes in Queensland requires a clear understanding of the legal framework and your rights as a potential claimant or beneficiary. We explore the grounds for challenging a will, eligibility criteria for claimants, timelines for legal action, and the pivotal role of legal advice in protecting your interests.
Prioritising the Protection of Vulnerable Beneficiaries in Estate Planning
Having vulnerable loved ones can be worrisome, especially when considering how they would cope in your absence. Through careful estate planning, you can ensure they are well-protected and properly cared for both financially and physically.
International Womens Day 2024 – Inspire Inclusion
This International Womens Day 2024, we hear from some of the amazing women at Bradley & Bray Lawyers, on what it means to #inspireinclusion
E-Commerce Businesses: Secure Your Online Shop
Explore our comprehensive guide on securing your online shop in the dynamic world of e-commerce. From navigating consumer privacy and data protection laws to ensuring product safety and crafting robust contracts, our blog covers essential legal issues. Learn practical tips to mitigate risks and build a thriving e-commerce business. Contact Bradley and Bray for expert legal assistance tailored to your unique needs at (07) 5441-1400.
What is a Bequest in a Will?
In the world of wills, understanding what a bequest is holds significant importance. For individuals, a bequest is a tool that lets them determine what happens to their assets after they pass away. We help you understand the essentials of bequests — defining what they are, understanding their impact, and realising their importance in estate planning. A bequest is more than a strategic decision; it reflects a deliberate plan, empowering individuals to decide who inherits their property.
Can a Shareholders’ Agreement Be Amended?
If your company has more than one shareholder, you must consider drafting a shareholders’ agreement to protect your interests and those of your shareholders. While it is not required by law, it’s best practice to have it to outline the rights, responsibilities, and relationships of shareholders, directors & company board members. With this legally binding contract, potential disputes and conflicts among investors can be better handled. But as your company grows over time, another critical question will likely be raised: can a shareholders’ agreement be amended?
What Is the Difference Between a Conveyancer and a Conveyancing Lawyer or Solicitor?
You have gone to numerous property viewings and participated in multiple auctions — and now, you have finally secured your first home. This moment marks a milestone in your life but also prompts an essential question: who do you need to facilitate the property transfer?
Can You Walk Away from a Home Purchase Contract If The Property Has Unapproved Structures?
Purchasing a home typically brings a sense of joy and anticipation. Yet, this excitement can swiftly shift to concern when you uncover unapproved structures on the property, such as an unexpected granny flat or a carport. The prospect of having to dismantle these additions post-settlement is not only inconvenient, but quite possibly expensive as well. It therefore raises an important question: Can you walk away from a property purchase contract in such situations? We help explain your rights as a homebuyer in Queensland and guide you on whether you can back out of a house sale.
Can You Sell a Business with Pending Litigation?
If you are a business owner, selling a business with pending litigation may be complex. With appropriate disclosure, communication, planning, and legal guidance, it may be possible to sell a business with pending litigation. 
Discover the types of common commercial litigation business owners may encounter, and your responsibilities when looking to exit during a claim.
Significant Changes to Queensland's Community Titles Schemes
In a landmark move, the Queensland Government has recently enacted the Body Corporate and Community Management and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023. This comprehensive bill introduces significant amendments to various acts regulating community title schemes in Queensland. These changes cover a wide range of topics, including the termination of community titles schemes, smoking regulations, pet approvals, vehicle towing, and modifications to the Land Sales Act 1984. In this blog post, we will delve into the key alterations brought about by this welcomed change to legislation.
Closing the Sunset Clause 'Loophole'
In a significant development for off-the-plan land buyers in Queensland, recent amendments to the Land Sales Act 1984 have closed a longstanding sunset clause 'loophole.' This blog post explores the implications of these changes, which aims to provide greater protections for buyers involved in off-the-plan land transactions.
Beware the Email Invoicing Scam
We blog about an incident, which targeted a client in the midst of a home purchase, demonstrating the lengths to which cybercriminals will go to perpetrate their deceptions. Their tactics encompass deceptive domain names, modified account details, and the painstaking replication of email content, even replicating warnings about cybercrime!
Do I Have to Divide Assets Equally When Making a Will in Qld?
The freedom to distribute your assets as you see fit is one of the fundamental principles of will-making. However, it's important to understand the nuances, considerations, and potential consequences of unequal asset distribution when making your will.
Negotiating a Commercial Lease Renewal in QLD: Strategies for Tenants
Negotiating a commercial lease can feel like traversing undulating terrain — but the path to negotiating your commercial lease renewal doesn't need to be ridden with roadblocks or pitfalls. In fact, lease renewal time allows you to assess your position, stay ahead of the market, and potentially access a better deal to secure your business or company's operations for another half-decade or more.
The Legal Aspect of Incentives for Pensioners to Downsize Homes
Historically for many pensioners in Australia, downsizing their homes after retirement would have had an impact on their pension. The new Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Incentivising Pensioners to Downsize) Bill has changed all that with attractive incentives in an effort to encourage pensioners to downsize their homes.
Will Kits Can Lead to Unforeseen Costs: Case Summary - Bain v Demarchi
Partner Peter Griffin explores a case which underscores the significance of comprehending the intricacies of will drafting and clauses. A seasoned will drafter would have advised Paulo to designate an alternate beneficiary to Rhonda in case of her demise within 30 days of his own passing. Recording Paulo's alternate beneficiary could have averted the need for a court decision, ultimately saving all involved parties from legal expenses, stress, and the personal time consumed by litigation.
Understanding Australia's Revamped Help to Buy Scheme: A Legal Perspective
The revamped Help to Buy scheme presents both opportunities and complexities. While it aims to make home ownership more accessible, it comes with its set of criteria and limitations that prospective applicants must closely examine.
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