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AHL Legal AHL Legal is one of the largest Chinese law firm based in Australia. Our firm have extensive experiences in both Australian and Chinese legal systems.

We are specialised in many areas of law.

您是否正在考虑与伙伴一起创业？很多人认为好朋友一起做生意会是一个非常自然而有益的过程。然而历史告诉我们事实并非如此。许多因业务关系失败而引起的法律纠纷是因为业务方是朋友，所以在建立业务时没有打好基础。以下是与朋友开展业务时要牢记的 5 大基...
28/10/2022

您是否正在考虑与伙伴一起创业？很多人认为好朋友一起做生意会是一个非常自然而有益的过程。然而历史告诉我们事实并非如此。许多因业务关系失败而引起的法律纠纷是因为业务方是朋友，所以在建立业务时没有打好基础。
以下是与朋友开展业务时要牢记的 5 大基本事项：
一、基本协议
千万不要单靠口头合同达成“握手协议”。创业前应当准备好正规的股东协议、联合创始人协议甚至保密协议。这样做才能够真正的保护您的个人利益，并降低未来发生法律纠纷的风险。
二、所有东西都要书面形式记录下来：
许多人低估了运营协议的有用性。此类协议通常包括详细的商业计划书，概述决策权限和流程、各方的职责和责任、冲突如何解决、损益如何分配等。除此，此类协议也应包括退出策略，以及明确的分离和收购条款。
三、成立公司
根据您的业务需求，您可能希望建立合作伙伴关系或成立公司。我们强烈建议成立公司，这样您就可以通过有限责任保护您的个人资产，并以公司名义签订任何商业合同。
四、共担记账和记录保存责任
就算您不擅长财务管理，您不应该将业务的所有财务事项完全的交托给您的伙伴。每一个商业伙伴都应当有权过目财务信息和记录，并认真的监控公司的财务业绩和状况。这会帮助您避免将来出现意外的问题。
五、保持频繁和开放的沟通
友谊往往会妨碍企业健康发展必要的对话。谨记，从业务的早期阶段开始，就不要逃避任何应该发生的对话。就算会尴尬或不愉快，该说的还是要说。否则，未来可能会导致更大的问题。
只要采取正确的措施，与朋友一起创业可以是一个非常愉快并有益的过程。因此，我们强烈建议您从一开始就获得专业的法律意见。在 AHL Legal，我们拥有专业知识来协助您开展您的商业活动。别犹豫了，请立即联系我们，咨询我们经验丰富的律师。

Are you considering starting a business with your friend? It is often believed that good friends will be great at doing ...
28/10/2022

Are you considering starting a business with your friend? It is often believed that good friends will be great at doing business together. However, history has shown us that this is not often the case. Many legal disputes arising from failed business relationships happen because the business parties are friends and had not build their business on a firm foundation.
Here are the top 5 essential tips for starting a business with a friend:
1. The essential agreements
Do not fall into the trap of settling with verbal contracts, aka. handshake agreements. It is important to have a proper shareholder agreement, co-founder agreement and even a non-disclosure agreement, which will establish certainty, safeguard your interest, and reduce the risk of a lengthy and costly dispute in the future.

2. Put everything in down in writing
Many people underestimate the usefulness of an operating agreement. This type of agreement usually includes a detailed business plan, outlining the decision-making authority and process, the duties and responsibilities of each party, how conflicts are to be resolved, how profit and losses are to be split, etc. It should also include an exit strategy with clear separation and buyout clauses.

3. Incorporation
Depending on the needs of your business, you may wish to form a partnership or incorporate a company. Incorporation is highly recommended so that you can protect your personal assets through limited liability, as well as enter into business contracts under the company’s name.

4. Share bookkeeping and record keeping responsibilities
It may be tempting to leave all financial aspects of the business to one party, especially when you do not have a financial background. However, all parties involved in the business should have access to the financial information and records. Diligently monitoring the financial performance and position of the company can help you to avoid unpleasant surprises in the future.

5. Keep communication frequent and open
Friendships often get in the way of proper and formal conversations which are necessary for the healthy growth of a business. It is crucial not to avoid any difficult conversations, because this may lead to greater problems in the future which could have huge cost implications.
Done the right way, starting a business with your friends could be a rewarding process. Therefore, we highly recommend obtaining professional legal advice from the beginning. At AHL Legal, we have the expertise to assist you in your commercial endeavor. Please do not hesitate to contact us today for a consultation with our experienced solicitors.

女生们！澳洲法律和政府当局非常注重保护正受到以下困扰的职业女性。如果您遇到以下的任何情况，欢迎联系我们，为职场性别歧视及骚扰画上句点。
19/10/2022

女生们！澳洲法律和政府当局非常注重保护正受到以下困扰的职业女性。如果您遇到以下的任何情况，欢迎联系我们，为职场性别歧视及骚扰画上句点。

Ladies! Australian legislation and authorities offer significant protection to employees facing the following challenges...
19/10/2022

Ladies! Australian legislation and authorities offer significant protection to employees facing the following challenges. If you are experiencing any of the following, speak to one of our expert lawyers today, and put an end to the harassment and discrimination.

许多人误认为财务协议 (Binding Financial Agreements) 是 100%有效且具有“约束力”。实际上，虽然 BFA 可以为您提供一定程度的财务保障，但是在一些特殊情况下，BFA还是会被法院裁定为无效。以下是法院可能会...
11/10/2022

许多人误认为财务协议 (Binding Financial Agreements) 是 100%有效且具有“约束力”。实际上，虽然 BFA 可以为您提供一定程度的财务保障，但是在一些特殊情况下，BFA还是会被法院裁定为无效。
以下是法院可能会推翻BFA 的一些原因：
1. 该协议是通过欺诈获得的，例如，一方未披露在澳大利亚或海外的某些资产或负债；
2. 订立该协议的目的是为了欺骗其中一方的债权人；
3. 一方的情况发生了重大变化，导致无法切实执行BFA，或执行BFA会对其中一方不公平（例如，孩子的出生）；
4. 协议一方从事不合情理的行为，例如以威胁方式诱使另一方签订协议。
每份 BFA 都是独一无二的，因此您必须要获得详细而实用的法律建议来了解您的 BFA 所涉及的风险和缺点。无论您是对现有的BFA有所疑问， 还是计划准备新的 BFA，AHL Legal 都可以为您提供服务。请立即联系我们，咨询律师专业意见。

Many people have a misconception that binding financial agreements (BFA) are 100% “binding”. In reality, although a BFA ...
11/10/2022

Many people have a misconception that binding financial agreements (BFA) are 100% “binding”. In reality, although a BFA may provide couples with a level of certainty about their finances, there are several ways in which a BFA can be found by a court to be invalid.
Here are some of the reasons a court may overturn your BFA:
1. The agreement was obtained by fraud, e.g., a party fails to disclose certain assets or liabilities in Australia or overseas;
2. The agreement was entered into with the intention to defraud a creditor of one of the parties;
3. A change in circumstances had occurred that would make carrying out the BFA impracticable or inequitable to a party (e.g., birth of a child);
4. A party to the agreement engaged in conduct that was unconscionable, e.g., by using threat to force the other party to sign the agreement.
Each BFA is different, and it is important to obtain competent legal advice on what are the disadvantages and risks involved with your BFA. Whether you are concerned about an existing BFA or you are planning to prepare a new BFA, we at AHL Legal have the expertise to assist you. Contact us today for a consultation with our experienced solicitors.

您知道许多情侣、夫妇会在婚前或婚内签订财务协议书（BFA）吗？以下是 BFA 的三大优势：1. 安全网：BFA 可以让您和您的配偶提前决定如何公平分配您们的财产。在双方关系仍然幸福、牢固的情况下订立的BFA通常会更好地反映双方认同为合理的资...
05/10/2022

您知道许多情侣、夫妇会在婚前或婚内签订财务协议书（BFA）吗？
以下是 BFA 的三大优势：
1. 安全网：BFA 可以让您和您的配偶提前决定如何公平分配您们的财产。在双方关系仍然幸福、牢固的情况下订立的BFA通常会更好地反映双方认同为合理的资产分配方式。
2. 税收优惠：双方有权就根据BFA进行的任何财产转让获得 CGT 展期减免和印花税豁免。
3. 节省成本：很多夫妻离婚之后不得不上法庭解决财产纠纷。这个过程既昂贵又耗时，并且对双方都可能造成很大的压力。因此，BFA 是一种无需法院干预即可经济高效地处理您财务问题的好方法。
请注意：BFA 必须遵守严格的形式和法律要求才能有效。因此，在签署 BFA 之前，您必须获得独立且详细的法律建议来避免将来不必要的问题。AHL法律的律师团队以专业知识为您准备最合适的 BFA 。如果您有兴趣，请立即联系我们，咨询经验丰富的律师。

Did you know that it is very common for couples to enter into a binding financial agreement (BFA) before or during a mar...
05/10/2022

Did you know that it is very common for couples to enter into a binding financial agreement (BFA) before or during a marriage?
Below are three great advantages of having a BFA:
1. Safety net: A BFA empowers couples to decide in advance what they believe is a fair distribution of their assets. A BFA entered into before or during a relationship (whilst it is still strong) is likely to better reflect what both parties would accept as fair and reasonable.
2. Tax benefits: Parties to the agreement will be entitled to CGT rollover relief and stamp duty exemption on any transfer of property required under the BFA.
3. Cost-savings: BFA is a cost-effective way to resolve your property and financial matters without the need for Courts to intervene, and can save you significant time and money you may otherwise have to spend on prolonged and stressful litigation.
However, there are very strict form and legal requirements for a BFA to be binding, and a BFA may fail simply because it was not validly created. Hence, it is essential that you obtain competent and independent legal advice before signing a BFA.

At AHL Legal, we have the expertise to help you prepare a valid and binding BFA. Contact us today for a consultation with our experienced solicitors.

Can You Stay In Australia If Your Visa Is Expired?Mr A and his wife, Ms B, have been married for five years. Mr A failed...
07/06/2022

Can You Stay In Australia If Your Visa Is Expired?

Mr A and his wife, Ms B, have been married for five years. Mr A failed to renew his visa in time, resulting in becoming an unlawful non-citizen for ten years and facing the risk of being deported from Australia.

AHL has given the key points to solve each difficulty:

1. Mr A needs to prove that Mr A and Mr B are in a real marriage;

2. We need to prove that the applicant’s stay in Australia is the best for their child in the marriage;

3. Mr A needs to show a clear plan for the future of the family he runs with Ms B.

AHL Legal submitted applications for Mr A and sent Statutory Declarations to the Department of Home Affairs based on the evidence Mr A and Ms B provided.

The Department of Home Affairs granted Mr A the 801/820 on the same day.

After receiving the permanent residence visa, Mr A excitedly expressed his gratitude to our colleagues.

Mr D and his wife made the decision to migrate to Australia for the sake of their family and their children's education....
31/05/2022

Mr D and his wife made the decision to migrate to Australia for the sake of their family and their children's education. Mr D first found an agent who helped him start the 309 partner visa application with his wife as a sponsor. The start of the application process was very smooth, with Mr D submitting his application offshore and his wife having sufficient sponsorship qualifications.

In the course of the review, the Immigration Officer discovered that the applicant had been sentenced to two years in prison and three years’ probation in China for "procuring and organising the prostitution of others". The Immigration Officer therefore considered that the applicant had serious "character issues" and compelled the applicant to explain to this issue. Mr D's original agent was helpless in the face of the notice from the Immigration Department.

After going through every detail of the case and sorting out the complexities of Immigration law, AHL Legal advised Mr D that the main solution was for Mr D to seize the opportunity to respond to the Immigration Department with a strong explanation of his past criminal record so that the Immigration Department would be convinced that Mr D was of "good character".

AHL Legal has been proactive and patient in finding solutions to the complexities posed by Section 501, and with years of experience and expertise in the field of Immigration law, has been able to successfully resolve the "impossible" and pave the way for our clients.

Miss C had engaged with AHL Legal for to sponsor her husband, Mr W’s, partner visa application. Mr W had held no valid s...
24/01/2022

Miss C had engaged with AHL Legal for to sponsor her husband, Mr W’s, partner visa application. Mr W had held no valid substantive visa to stay in Australia.

Miss C was pregnant at the time and needed Mr. W support. If Mr. W was repatriated, it will be a huge loss to the family.

AHL Legal started prepare a compelling reason to minimise the impact of Mr. W’s illegal stay. Nevertheless, AHL Legal actively searched and organised the evidence to prove the authenticity and continuity of the relationship and to speed up the processing time of the application. AHL also actively help in preparing the submission of the supplementary material, such as convincing explanation for Mr. W’s military history and Miss C’s divorce.

The official processing time for Subclass 801 Partner Visa (Permanent) and Subclass 820 Partner Visa (Temporary) are ranging about 12 to 20 months and 21 to 31 months respectively. 90% of the Subclass 801 applications take 20 months to be processed while 90% of Subclass 820 application take 31 months to be processed. With the help of reputable service of AHL, and the experienced lawyer, a permanent partner visa was granted after 2.5 years of the application, and the family can be relieved from the risk of losing the devoted husband and father.

Having issue with your stay in Australia and needs a partner visa? AHL Legal can help you out!Miss Z had engaged with AH...
16/11/2021

Having issue with your stay in Australia and needs a partner visa? AHL Legal can help you out!

Miss Z had engaged with AHL Legal for the partner visa application for her husband, Mr. F, who visa was expired in 2005 and still could not gain a visa to stay in Australia.
Miss Z was financially and emotionally depending on Mr. F. If Mr. F was repatriated, it will be a huge loss to the family.

AHL Legal started prepare a compelling reason to minimise the impact of Mr. F’s issue to stay. Nevertheless, AHL Legal actively searched and organised the evidence to prove the authenticity and continuity of the relationship and to speed up the submission of the application. After a bridging visa and a work permit being granted, Mr. F legally stayed and take care of his family. AHL also actively help in preparing the submission of the supplementary material, such as material of Miss Z’s pregnancy.

The official processing time is ranging about 24 to 31 months, with 90% of the applications have a 33-month processing time. With the help of reputable service of AHL, and the experienced lawyer, the partner visa was granted after 16 months of the application, and the family can be relieved from the risk of losing the devoted husband and father.

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