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Father’s Day looks different for everyone.Some families are together, some are sharing time across homes and some are ca...
03/09/2026

Father’s Day looks different for everyone.

Some families are together, some are sharing time across homes and some are carrying a bit of distance or grief.

However you’re spending today, we’re wishing you well.

Meet Holly Tandy, Client Revenue & Operations Manager.Holly has grown with SLF since 2019 and knows the firm from the in...
01/09/2026

Meet Holly Tandy, Client Revenue & Operations Manager.

Holly has grown with SLF since 2019 and knows the firm from the inside out.

She helps keep our operations running smoothly, improves how we work across teams and strengthens the client experience from first contact to final outcome.

Read more about Holly: https://bit.ly/4nhA95L

Trust at work is not usually lost because an issue happens. It is lost in what happens next.When leaders avoid the conve...
27/08/2026

Trust at work is not usually lost because an issue happens. It is lost in what happens next.
When leaders avoid the conversation, handle similar situations differently, or leave people unclear about where they stand, the ripple effect can be much bigger than the original problem. Teams feel it quickly.
A better response does not need to be harsh to be effective. It needs to be fair, clear and steady. The same standards should apply each time. People should be treated with dignity. Expectations should be easy to understand. Support should be practical. And once something is addressed, it should be resolved properly rather than left to linger.
That is what helps protect trust and gives managers a better way to lead through difficult moments.
If something in your workplace needs attention, or you want a clearer process for your team to follow, contact us for practical support.
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By August, the pressure on a project often starts to feel more real.A payment issue that seemed minor starts dragging on...
25/08/2026

By August, the pressure on a project often starts to feel more real.
A payment issue that seemed minor starts dragging on. A variation becomes harder to agree on or a deadline slips past because everyone is focused on keeping the job moving. It is rarely one big issue that causes the trouble.
That is why this is such a useful time to stop and look at the basics. Clear payment terms, properly approved variations, clean records and a team that knows what to do when something lands unexpectedly can make a real difference when the pressure starts to build.
The jobs that keep moving are not always the easiest ones. They are usually the ones with better systems behind them.
If your team is starting to feel some of these pressure points, contact us for practical guidance before small issues turn into bigger ones.
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Meet Ryan Taha, Lawyer in our Melbourne team.Ryan supports clients across commercial litigation, banking and finance, le...
20/08/2026

Meet Ryan Taha, Lawyer in our Melbourne team.
Ryan supports clients across commercial litigation, banking and finance, leasing disputes, recoveries and complex agreements.
His focus is simple: clear steps, steady progress and commercial outcomes that make sense for the client.
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A disputed insurance claim can affect far more than the legal team.When an insurer denies or disputes a claim, the press...
13/08/2026

A disputed insurance claim can affect far more than the legal team.
When an insurer denies or disputes a claim, the pressure can reach cash flow, reporting, operations and leadership decisions. That is why early, commercially focused advice matters.
This carousel explains why disputed claims can become high-pressure issues for CFOs and business leaders, and what to keep in mind while the dispute unfolds.
If your business is dealing with a denied or disputed insurance claim, contact SLF Lawyers for commercially focused advice.
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When a major insurance claim is denied or delayed, the impact can spread quickly through a business.What starts as a leg...
11/08/2026

When a major insurance claim is denied or delayed, the impact can spread quickly through a business.
What starts as a legal issue can become a financial and operational one. Cash flow changes, reporting pressure increases and boards want answers. Leadership teams feel pressure to resolve the matter quickly, even when the offer may not reflect the true value of the claim.
Strong claim management is about more than policy wording. It is about timing, evidence, structure and clear decisions under pressure.
If your business is dealing with a denied or disputed insurance claim, contact us for commercially focused advice on protecting claim value and moving the matter forward.
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Meet Melissa Patterson, Senior Partner and National Head of Family Law.Melissa helps clients move through complex family...
06/08/2026

Meet Melissa Patterson, Senior Partner and National Head of Family Law.
Melissa helps clients move through complex family law matters with clear advice and steady support. Her experience across family, property and estate law means she can look at the bigger picture, not just the issue in front of her.
Read more about Melissa: https://bit.ly/4nhA95L

August is when a lot of SME buyers re-open the pipeline. New targets, fresh lender conversations and a few “we need to m...
04/08/2026

August is when a lot of SME buyers re-open the pipeline. New targets, fresh lender conversations and a few “we need to move quickly” deals.
This is where people get hurt. Not because the property is bad, but because the buyer skipped the boring checks under time pressure.
Here’s the 48-hour red flag check SLF runs before you spend big on due diligence:

1. Use risk
Is your intended use actually permitted?
Check zoning, overlays and any constraints that can stop operations or delay fit-out.

2. Title risk
Easements, access rights, caveats, shared services. These can kill redevelopment plans, change leasing options or reduce usable area.

3. Money risk
Does the contract give you enough room for valuation and lender diligence or are you about to go unconditional with gaps?

4. Truth risk
If the vendor says “approved”, “turnkey” or “ready”, ask: approved by who, when and where is the evidence?

This is how you move fast without gambling your business, your family’s security or your reputation on a deal you do not fully understand
Contact us if you want to discuss your situation
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In construction, one stalled payment can do more damage than people expect.It can slow progress, strain subcontractor re...
21/07/2026

In construction, one stalled payment can do more damage than people expect.
It can slow progress, strain subcontractor relationships and put real pressure on the people trying to hold the job together.
A payment problem does not usually stay in one place. It spreads across the whole project.
That is why getting advice early matters. The goal is not to create more conflict. It is to protect your position, deal with the issue properly and keep the project moving where possible.
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