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Contesting a Will sounds adversarial. In practice, most claims never see a courtroom. Being left out of a Will doesn't a...
02/06/2026

Contesting a Will sounds adversarial. In practice, most claims never see a courtroom.

Being left out of a Will doesn't automatically give rise to a claim. Eligibility, financial circumstances and the nature of the relationship all matter.

What contesting a Will actually looks like:

🔹 Confirm whether probate has been granted and obtain a copy of the Will
🔹 Get legal advice early to assess eligibility and prospects
🔹 Identify the legal grounds — financial need, dependence, closeness of the relationship
🔹 plus more....

Read the steps involved in Contesting a Will here:
https://buff.ly/ID23ug2

Two words that look the same. Two very different legal actions. ⚖️Challenging a Will questions whether it's valid.Contes...
30/05/2026

Two words that look the same. Two very different legal actions. ⚖️

Challenging a Will questions whether it's valid.

Contesting a Will accepts it's valid — but asks the Court for fairer provision.
Most claims are the second kind. And most don't fail on the merits — they fail on the deadline.

Swipe through for what eligible claimants need to know before they act 👉

Link here for the full article - https://buff.ly/9HKwBrz

General information only. Speak with a lawyer for advice specific to your situation.

Buying commercial property in Australia? The most expensive mistakes happen before settlement — not at it. 🏢The purchase...
27/05/2026

Buying commercial property in Australia? The most expensive mistakes happen before settlement — not at it. 🏢

The purchase price assumes the rent is real, the leases hold up, and the GST treatment is sorted. Once you exchange, all of that becomes your risk.

Three things buyers regularly miss:

👉 The going concern GST exemption — get the contract wording wrong and you're up for an unbudgeted 10% on the purchase price
👉 Land tax — unpaid amounts can sit as a charge over the property
👉 Lease registration — long leases that aren't registered on title may not bind you as the new owner

We act on commercial acquisitions across NSW, VIC and QLD. If you're considering a purchase, talk to a lawyer before you sign — not after.

📩 Get in touch with our commercial property team via the link in comments.

Feeling left out of a loved one's Will is more common than people think — and Australian law does provide a path forward...
19/05/2026

Feeling left out of a loved one's Will is more common than people think — and Australian law does provide a path forward in the right circumstances. ⚖️

But there's a distinction many people miss: the difference between challenging a Will (saying it isn't valid) and contesting it (accepting it's valid but asking for adequate provision).

They're different legal actions, with different evidence, different outcomes — and very strict time limits.

In Victoria, you generally have six months from the grant of probate. In NSW, twelve months from the date of death.

If something doesn't feel right, the worst thing you can do is wait it out hoping things resolve. Early advice protects your options.

Speak with a lawyer before you act.

Read the full article here: https://buff.ly/9HKwBrz

17/05/2026

Thinking of exiting your commercial lease early?

Before you hand back the keys — read this.

There are lawful pathways. There are also costly mistakes. Know the difference. 📖 https://buff.ly/8V8E8VV

$100 million per breach. That's the maximum penalty now applying to Australian Consumer Law breaches — and it covers eve...
12/05/2026

$100 million per breach.
That's the maximum penalty now applying to Australian Consumer Law breaches — and it covers every business with a website, a product or a customer contract.

Our Associate, Scott Lambert, sat down with Employment Hero to unpack what's changed and why generic or AI-generated terms and conditions are no longer enough.

A few takeaways from the piece:
✔️ Privacy breaches can attract penalties up to $50M
✔️ Customer-facing documents need to be reviewed regularly — like a GP visit
✔️ Even data hacked through a third-party cloud service can leave the buck with you

Worth a read if you're an Aussie SME owner. 👇 https://buff.ly/W987xf7

🏗️ What a brilliant day at Sydney Build Expo 2026! 🏗️Our Anthony Herron joined the panel for "Construction Disputes: Res...
11/05/2026

🏗️ What a brilliant day at Sydney Build Expo 2026! 🏗️

Our Anthony Herron joined the panel for "Construction Disputes: Resolving Conflicts and Protecting Interests" at Australia's largest construction and design show, held at ICC Sydney.

A big thank you to fellow panellists: ✅ Roland Burt (Keypoint Law) — Moderator ✅ Jennifer Tyler — General Counsel, Richard Crookes Constructions ✅ Doris U. Gacho — Executive Director, PODCB

Together we explored how builders, developers and contractors can prevent disputes, manage risk and protect their interests when things get tricky on site.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by and joined the conversation — and to Sydney Build for putting on such a fantastic event! 👏

Need advice on a construction matter? Get in touch with our team — we'd love to help.

Can you really walk away from a commercial lease early? 🏢Many business owners assume that returning the keys ends the ob...
08/05/2026

Can you really walk away from a commercial lease early? 🏢

Many business owners assume that returning the keys ends the obligation. In reality, tenants can remain liable for:

❌ Remaining rent
❌ Re-letting costs
❌ Make-good and restoration expenses
❌ Legal fees
❌ Loss of security deposit

The good news? A structured surrender, assignment or sublease can significantly reduce exposure — often capping liability at a known figure rather than leaving it open-ended.

If your business circumstances are changing, the worst time to seek advice is after you've already moved out.

Our team at PCL Lawyers advises commercial tenants and landlords across NSW, VIC, QLD & SA on early exit strategies that actually work.

💬 Read more on our blog.

Today at the Society of Construction Law Australia 2026 National Conference, Nelson Arias Alvarez, Managing Partner Sydn...
08/05/2026

Today at the Society of Construction Law Australia 2026 National Conference, Nelson Arias Alvarez, Managing Partner Sydney is joining the panel on "AI in Construction Dispute Management: Practical Use Cases, Implementation Barriers, Ethical Concerns, and Industry Readiness" — a topic that sits right at the intersection of where the construction industry is heading.

Disputes have long been treated as inevitable in construction — managed reactively through litigation or ADR, often at significant cost in time, money, and relationships.

The conversation today is about a fundamental shift: moving from reactive dispute resolution toward proactive dispute avoidance, some key items discussed are:

🔹 Practical AI use cases already emerging — contract analysis, delay analysis, early dispute detection, case outcome prediction, online dispute resolution and legal document review.
🔹 Why AI adoption in dispute management is moving at a slower pace than other areas.
🔹 The current status of AI adoption in the industry and what successful integration actually looks like in practice.

A real privilege to share the stage with Chris Thompson, Dr Jacinta Sassine and Mathusha Francis, moderated by Prof Srinath Perera. Looking forward to an informative conversation.

Thinking about exiting a commercial lease early? Here's what most people get wrong. ⚖️Whether you're a landlord facing a...
05/05/2026

Thinking about exiting a commercial lease early? Here's what most people get wrong. ⚖️

Whether you're a landlord facing a tenant breach or a business owner needing to relocate, downsize or close — the way you handle the early exit matters more than the lease clause itself.

🔑 Tenants often worsen their position by vacating early or stopping rent payments without a plan.

🔑 Landlords often undermine their case by acting too informally on termination.
Both sides lose leverage when the process isn't structured properly.

There ARE lawful pathways forward — surrender negotiations, assignments, subleases, break clauses — but each comes with conditions, costs and consequences.

Our latest article breaks down what landlords and tenants need to know before making a move.

👉 Read the full aritcle on our website - https://buff.ly/dh2cZki
📞 Or get in touch with our commercial leasing team for tailored advice

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