Articles: Commercial Law

Protecting your business from IT scams

Recent ransomware attacks have highlighted the need for businesses and their employees to be alert for IT threats and scams.

The WannaCry ransomware attack managed to hold over 220 000 computers hostage around the globe.

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Entering a Commercial Lease

If you are looking to enter into a Commercial Lease, getting it right from the start can help avoid problems further down the track. While we recommend you discuss your lease requirements with your lawyer, here are a few common points to think about.

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Protecting your business

There is value in the intellectual property of your business, and its worth protecting. Intellectual property can include your brand, any written materials, your experience, systems and processes and your customer database.

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Employee's Rights During Insolvency

Recent financial stress has seen many businesses close, leaving employees uncertain over future employment, and also concerned as to whether any wages, holiday pay or redundancy owing will be paid.

Some creditors (including employees) are given preferential rights’ and therefore are more likely to receive what is owed to them.

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When a Business faces Financial Pressure

When a business is facing financial pressure, it can be very stressful, not only for the directors and shareholders, but all related parties including creditors, suppliers and employees. If you seek help early, and take good advice, then these stresses can be managed. The sooner a risk is identified, the more options that are open to a business to deal with financial stress.

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