What is it really like being a woman lawyer in Australia?   Being a woman lawyer in Australia can be both rewarding and challenging. Women make up a significant portion of the legal profession, but still face certain barriers and obstacles. Here are some of the challenges that women lawyers in Australia encounter:  Work-Life Balance  Like many professions, the legal industry can demand long hours and high levels of stress, which can make it difficult for women lawyers to combine work and personal lives. Women may face additional challenges if they are also responsible for ..read more

In Australia, a startup lawyer provides legal advice and assistance to startups and early-stage businesses. Here are some of the key areas in which a startup lawyer in Australia can help:  Entity formation: A startup lawyer can assist with selecting the appropriate legal structure for the business, such as a company, partnership, or trust. They can also help with the registration of the business and the preparation of the necessary formation documents.  Capital raising: A startup lawyer can help the business raise capital from investors, including drafting and negotiating investment ..read more

 If you’ve ever had to sign a contract, you know how confusing and intimidating it can be. That’s why contract lawyers exist – to help you make sense of all that legal jargon and to ensure that your rights are protected. They are also super at drafting and negotiation.   Contract lawyers may work on a wide range of contracts, including employment contracts, sales contracts, real estate contracts, and more. They may also assist with advising clients on contract-related issues such as breach of contract or contract interpretation.  So when do you need to engage a lawyer?!&nb ..read more

As an Australian business owner, you probably know that customer satisfaction, and client happiness is key to your success. But did you know that one of the best ways to ensure customer satisfaction is to understand the concept of consumer guarantees? These are the legal rights that customers have when they purchase goods or services in Australia, and they’re designed to protect their interests. Not only do consumer guarantees give customers peace of mind, they can also benefit your business in several ways. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of knowing about consumer guarantees. Buil ..read more

Starting a business can be an exciting time for entrepreneurs, but it can also be a daunting task. There are many legal and regulatory issues to consider when starting a business, and navigating these complexities can be challenging for anyone who is not familiar with the legal landscape. Even though costs are tight, hiring a business lawyer is essential as a start-up in Australia. So what are the benefits of hiring a business lawyer?   Legal expertise  One of the primary benefits of hiring a business lawyer is their legal expertise. A business lawyer can provide you with ..read more

As an online business owner in Australia, you may be wondering if you really need to have online terms and conditions for your website or app. The short answer? Yes! Here are some of the benefits of having online terms and conditions for your business in Australia: Protect Your Business Online terms and conditions can help protect your business by outlining the rules and expectations for using your website or app. This can include things like copyright and trademark notices, limitations on liability, and restrictions on the use of your content. By having clear terms and conditions, you can hel ..read more

I often get asked how can I protect my secret recipe/ my unique biz method/ my software.  To fully understand how you can best protect your business secrets, it is best to really understand what is the difference between confidential information and trade secrets. Confidential information is an overarching word used to describe any information confidential to you. Things like your financials and marketing plans, customer and supplier lists come under the general category of confidential information. However, if “confidential information” was a bucket, inside that bucket would be a cup wit ..read more

Things go wrong in business, we know they do, but how can you lessen the impact? How can you limit your legal responsibility, or as lawyers like to say, limit your liability? Is it by using disclaimers?  The best way is always to be proactive. To understand the legislation that applies to you and your business, to ensure compliance, and to have tight, well drafted legal agreements – with disclaimers in place. You may also decide to structure your business in a way that helps you to benefit from limited liability, such as setting up a company.   In Austra ..read more

Choosing a good trademark can be one of the best business decisions you will ever make. So when you start looking into branding as a startup, it should definitely be something you turn your mind to, and a trademark lawyer can help you. Most startups register their business name and domain name, some social handles and stop there. Of course these registrations are necessary, particularly your business name, (which should be registered with ASIC if it is not your own name) but these registrations do not stop other businesses in the market using the same or a similar name to you. By taking one ex ..read more

Before Covid-19 online law firms were often viewed with intrigue, but not taken seriously. “That model would never suit us” – “Our clients are different, they would only ever meet us in person”- “We couldn’t possibly have all our appointments online”. And “the cloud?! Oh well, that’s not secure”. Then, almost overnight, there was little other choice. Lawyers who wanted to continue to serve had to adapt, and quickly. Suddenly lawyers were asking – what’s that technology you use? You have an online law firm don’t you? How do I start? What do I do? Lawyers started using video conferencing softwar ..read more