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09/09/2021

If you run a business, then at some point you are going to get a letter (or send one) with the words “without prejudice” at the top.

But what does “without prejudice” actually mean, and how should you use it in real life?

Lots of letters are headed "without prejudice" but what does that actually mean?

18/07/2021

If you’re involved in a commercial dispute then you’re probably always thinking about ways to exit the process favourably.

But, when it comes to the process, there are some prime occasions when are more likely to succeed.

In this article, we’ll describe when they are and why they tend to be excellent times to reach out to the other party with an olive branch of some kind.

While negotiations are important to consider at all stages, there are some key times when you might find it's a good moment to reach out.

07/07/2021

So let’s say you’ve been served with a statutory demand.

You’ve examined the situation and decided that negotiating a resolution is the best bet.

The terms are largely agreed, but you’ve got this looming problem: if the statutory demand expires, then your will be presumed .

And while you might settle your deal with the immediate antagonist, you’re concerned that somebody else might decide to opportunistically leap on the expired statutory demand and try to bring winding up proceedings.

So what do you do? Can a statutory demand be withdrawn? If so, what’s the best way to make that happen?

How do you withdraw a statutory demand? Find out the best practice to withdraw a statutory demand in this article.

27/06/2021

Inevitably if your litigation does not resolve through negotiation or come to an abrupt end in some other way, you’re going to need to come to grips with the mandatory exchange of documents required by the Court Rules.

In Queensland, this occurs 28 days after the pleadings are “closed”. Here the process is called disclosure, although you might hear it called discovery as well.

In this simple rundown, we’ll give an overview of your duty of disclosure and point out a few areas where sometimes people come unstuck.

Understanding what documents are relevant to your litigation is a key part of running a court action - here's how it works

17/06/2021

So you've been served with a statutory demand - what do you do next?

Find out here...

You've received a statutory demand in the mail or by delivery - what do you do next?

14/06/2021

Statutory Demands for Payment of Debt (or Stat Demands for short) are a standard tool in the arsenal of commercial debt collection.

But for many businesses, the ins and outs of the demand and its impact are a bit hazy.

In our guide to statutory demands we run through what you need to know.

In this article we discuss the basics of statutory demands, when to issue them (and when not to) and how they work in practice.

02/06/2021

Have you come across the new regime for 2021 yet?

While it's early days, significant changes came into effect earlier this year. And if you're dealing with companies in financial distress, or experiencing it youself, then you need to know about the new system so you don't get caught unawares.

2021 introduced fairly major insolvency reform - in this article we'll explain the basics of how it works and what you need to know

25/05/2021

If you’re dealing with a company in financial distress, it’s critical to understand what (if any) type of external administration you’re dealing with. Just lumping all forms of external administration under a single umbrella of “liquidation” is potentially going to harm you in the long run.

Find out how each different major area works in our latest article.

Understanding the basic types of insolvency and how to navigate each is an important part of the process for every company.

03/04/2020

The outbreak of COVID-19 is presenting an entirely new set of challenges to businesses and individuals throughout Australia.

Sasha Legal will continue to provide practical, pragmatic and solution focused advice to guide our clients through these difficult times.

Get in touch with our team today to see how we can help you.
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