Do you know the difference between a quote and a binding offer?

By |2018-09-30T13:21:09+00:00September 30th, 2018|COMMERCIAL LAW, LEGAL NEWS|

Before a person provides services to another, they will often give a quote estimating or fixing a price for the services. Caution is required when using the term 'quote' because it may be construed as an offer by one party which, if accepted by the other, would create a binding contract between them. In Megalift v Terminals [2009] NSWSC 324, the Supreme Court of NSW [...]

Buying a Business in NSW

By |2018-09-30T13:18:43+00:00September 30th, 2018|COMMERCIAL LAW|

Buying a business can be a daunting prospect. With a variety of factors to consider and numerous risks to weigh up, the processes involved in buying a business in NSW can be confusing. As a prospective buyer, when looking at a business listed for sale, there are some important factors to consider: (a) the details of the Sale Agreement (including protection / restraint clauses, the [...]

Australian Consumer Law

By |2018-09-30T12:55:22+00:00September 30th, 2018|COMMERCIAL LAW|

Things businesses should know about the Australian Consumer Law The Australian Consumer Law (ACL) is contained within a Schedule to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and is a uniform national law. The ACL applies to any personal, domestic and household goods/services sold, hired or leased and any goods/services sold, hired or leased up to an amount of $40,000. Accordingly, the ACL and the consumer [...]

Commercial Property Leasing in NSW

By |2018-09-30T12:53:57+00:00September 30th, 2018|COMMERCIAL LAW, PROPERTY LAW|

Overview A commercial property lease is a rental agreement between a landlord (“Lessor”) and tenant ("Lessee”) to use a warehouse, factory, office or a similar facility. Before entering into a commercial property lease (“the Lease”), proper due diligence should be conducted to analyse the terms and conditions of the Lease and to understand the rights and obligations assigned of the parties. Since a commercial property [...]

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