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Disputes, Defaults and Deeds: Insights for Professional Advisors

Disputes, Defaults and Deeds: Insights for Professional Advisors

Recently, we’ve seen an increase in activity in the three following areas impacting SMEs, executives and business owners:

    • disputes between shareholders and family-owned businesses;
    • instances ...

From Dispute to Resolution: A Client’s Experience with Results Legal

From Dispute to Resolution: A Client's Experience with Results Legal

Whether negotiating settlements, litigating disputes, or providing specialist advice, helping clients navigate challenging times is what our commercial litigation team do best.

We aim to give peace of mind to ...

Fair Go Mate: The Rise in Defences using Unfair Contract Terms

Fair Go Mate: The Rise in Defences using Unfair Contract Terms

The increased use of the Unfair Contract Terms Regime as a defence in legal claims during debt recovery is not a coincidence. It’s a result of economic growth softening, the ...

Navigating Insolvencies and Unfair Preference Claims

Navigating Insolvencies and Unfair Preference Claims

Following a slowdown due to COVID-19, the ATO is now actively pursuing legal action by way of winding up applications and the registration of credit defaults leading to more insolvency ...

Unlocking Value. Insights from our commercial team

Unlocking Value. Insights from our commercial team

In this video update, Rob Shepley, Principal at Results Legal and head of the Commercial Division, shared insights on the firm’s recent efforts to help clients navigate different facets of ...

Protecting Your Business from the impact of ATO Tax Defaults: Trade Credit Strategies

Protecting Your Business from the impact of ATO Tax Defaults: Trade Credit Strategies

In July 2023, the ATO implemented changes concerning the disclosure of tax debts, especially those exceeding $100,000, to credit reporting agencies.

By the end of the 2023-24 fiscal year, the ...

Counterclaim Defeated, Recapture of $1.3 Million Debt

Counterclaim Defeated, Recapture of $1.3 Million Debt

In a recent legal battle at the County Court of Victoria, an international vehicle parts manufacturer faced a significant challenge: recovering a substantial debt of $1.3 m from an Australian ...

Results Legal Trends Report March 2024

Results Legal Trends Report March 2024

The first quarter of 2024 has continued to be a time of uncertainty in the commercial landscape.

It is important for professionals, advisors, and business leaders to stay informed and ...

Negotiated settlement results in release from potential $4m liability, plus payment from claimant

Negotiated settlement results in release from potential $4m liability, plus payment from claimant

A potential $4 million liability looming on the horizon would be nothing short of stressful for any business. After all, the likelihood of bankruptcy or significant layoffs to pay such ...

Maximising Recovery of Stolen Funds by Obtaining Freezing Orders

Maximising Recovery of Stolen Funds by Obtaining Freezing Orders

When running a business, trust is paramount.

Unfortunately, our clients found out the hard way that a director in their company had been misusing company funds to the tune of ...

Successful Defence to Unfair Contract Terms Case

Successful Defence to Unfair Contract Terms Case

Tailored and well-structured standard form contracts are the bedrock of robust commercial relationships, for both business and consumer relationships. They provide clarity for all parties and ensure businesses are compliant ...

Trade Credit and Debt Recovery Trends

Trade Credit and Debt Recovery Trends

In this video, Results Legal Manging Director Karl Hill discusses what we’re seeing in the trade credit and debt recovery sector in more detail.

Our goal is to assist credit ...

Unfair Contracts: Frequently Asked Questions

Unfair Contracts: Frequently Asked Questions

As the changes to the Unfair Contract Terms Regime have now come into effect, many of our clients have been seeking clarification on what this means for their businesses.

With ...

Results Legal Welcomes Rob Shepley to Lead New Commercial Division

Results Legal Welcomes Rob Shepley to Lead New Commercial Division

Our primary goal is to achieve better commercial outcomes for our clients.

With that in mind, we’re proud to announce the appointment of Special Counsel Robert Shepley who has joined ...

Corporate Counsel’s Guide to The Unfair Contracts Regime Changes

Corporate Counsel’s Guide to The Unfair Contracts Regime Changes

From 9 November 2023, the amended Unfair Contract Terms Regime is in effect.

 It is crucial for Australian businesses and their legal teams to be fully aware of ...

2024 Hill Family Scholarship Award Winner Announced

2024 Hill Family Scholarship Award Winner Announced

A dedicated student from Mackay State High School was today announced as the recipient of the 2024 Hill Family Scholarship. Valued at $5,000, the scholarship provides vital financial support to ...

Results Legal Trends Report November 2023

Results Legal Trends Report November 2023

The current market is challenging and the effects on businesses from COVID are still playing out.

In a recent video, Managing Director Karl Hill provides valuable insights into the market ...

David Finn, Atradius on Consolidating Legal Work with a Single Law Firm

David Finn, Atradius on Consolidating Legal Work with a Single Law Firm

We have been working with the team at Atradius Collections since 2011. Over the past 5 years, Atradius has gradually consolidated its legal work, with Results Legal becoming the primary ...