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Protecting Commercial Information: Confidentiality Agreements and the Duty of Confidence
Introduction Confidential information may not be something that most people associate with ordinary business. However, most businesses deal with information that demands a certain degree of confidentiality. That information may not necessarily relate to daily...What is a Guarantor?
Introduction In any commercial agreement or transaction, financial security is key. All parties to an agreement want to ensure that their interests are protected. However, that’s not always an easy thing to ensure. After all, there are plenty of variables to take into...How to Protect your Personal Assets as a Business Owner
Introduction As a business owner, you put a lot into your work. Time, effort, and money are the main foundations of a successful business. Often, though, operating a business is an exchange and what you put in is what you get out. As a result, you can find your...What is a Company Constitution?
Introduction Most people are familiar with the term constitution. However, that’s normally in the context of countries and governments. Far fewer people are familiar with the laws surrounding company constitutions. That’s understandable, too; company constitutions are...Manufacturing Agreements – What You Need To Consider
What is it? A manufacturing agreement is a contract between the developer or owner of a product and the person or company who makes the product. Application for small business people Small business people will often come up with the idea for a product that they want...Assignment of Debt
What is it? An assignment of debt is an agreement that transfers a debt, and all of the legal rights and obligations attached to it, from the creditor to a third party. The third party may be an individual or a company, such as a debt collection agency. Application...Business Management Agreements – What You Need To Know
What is it? A business management agreement is a contract used with the owner of a business engages another party to run the business on a daily basis. Application for small business people Business management agreements are useful for small business people who want...Service Agreements – 5 Key Points
What is it? A service agreement typically refers to the contract between an employer and a person or company hired by the employer to perform a specific task. Application for small business people Service agreements are essential for small businesses that need...Vendor Finance Agreements – A Basic Summary
What is it? A vendor finance agreement is a contract between a buyer and a seller, whereby the seller agrees to assist with funding the purchase price. The arrangements vary depending on the circumstances. Typically, the buyer will pay a portion of the purchase price...Customer Terms and Conditions – 6 Key Considerations
What is it? Customer terms and conditions are the rules that set out the rights and responsibilities of each party to a commercial transaction. It is usually be a supplemental document to the sale contract (if there is one) and it is generally standardised for all...Testimonials
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Joe Kafrouni has been our company’s lawyer from the beginning and has been instrumental in our journey as company owners and directors. When dealing with both complex and sensitive company issues, Joe is able to provide us with clearly articulated strategies that are well thought‐out and with the bigger picture in mind. He genuinely cares and is always willing to share his personal views, which are both honest and just. Joe is highly professional and knowledgeable in his field. You will definitely benefit having him on your team.
News & Publications
Australian Company Law – Small Business Guide
The laws applying to Australian companies are substantial and complex. The key to Australian company law is the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), as amended from time to time. It is a delight that a recent amendment created a “plain English” guide to company...A Practical Legal Guide to Starting a Business
This Guide is designed for use by business people and professional advisers when starting a business. The purpose of the Guide is to explain some of the key issues, specific risks and the potential for getting things wrong and some opportunities where professional...A Practical Legal Guide to Buying A Business
This Guide is designed for use by buyers of businesses, business brokers and professional advisers when buying a business. The purpose of the Guide is to explain some of the key issues, specific risks and the potential for getting things wrong and some opportunities...AIBB Guide – Vendor Finance and Business Sales
The popularity of vendor finance is often cyclical. In tougher economic times, like the current state of the economy, when banks are limiting lending to business buyers, vendor financing becomes a viable if not a key selling point for a business sale. This Guide by...Protecting Commercial Information: Confidentiality Agreements and the Duty of Confidence
Introduction
Confidential information may not be something that most people associate with ordinary business. However, most businesses deal with information that demands a certain degree of confidentiality. read more…
What is a Guarantor?
Introduction
In any commercial agreement or transaction, financial security is key. All parties to an agreement want to ensure that their interests are protected. However, that’s not always an easy thing to ensure. After all, there are plenty of variables to take into account, and not all of those variables are known to both parties. In response to that layer of uncertainty, guarantors emerged. read more…
How to Protect your Personal Assets as a Business Owner
Introduction
As a business owner, you put a lot into your work. Time, effort, and money are the main foundations of a successful business. Often, though, operating a business is an exchange and what you put in is what you get out. As a result, you can find your personal assets bound to your business in ways you hadn’t expected. read more…
What is a Company Constitution?
Introduction
Most people are familiar with the term constitution. However, that’s normally in the context of countries and governments. Far fewer people are familiar with the laws surrounding company constitutions. read more…
Leadership
Our firm is led by Joe Kafrouni, with over twenty years' experience in law. Joe is a Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist in business law. “I am driven to help my clients succeed."
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We are business law specialists focused on the smaller end of town - SME, private and family companies only. We help business people start, buy, grow and exit businesses and solve business disputes.
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Newstead: Level 2, Lobby 1, Gasworks Plaza, 76 Skyring Terrace, Newstead, Qld, 4006.
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