Our Corporate & Commercial Lawyers can assist you with:
Our Senior Commercial Lawyers have experience in dealing with a range of corporate governance issues and small and large company mergers and acquisitions including for international companies and businesses based in Newcastle, Sydney and across NSW.
Check out our Success Stories to learn more about some of the transactions upon which we have acted or call and speak to one of our Corporate & Commercial Lawyers about how we can assist you.
The then Dungog based business “YesBookit” was respected as the leader in the industry, providing an online application to booking agents around Australia, and some overseas.
“Initially we thought Sydney Solicitors would be the way to go, but we found the answer just down the road in Newcastle. Roberts Legal did a fantastic job with the entire process.
They expertly assisted us with every stage from, the preparation of an Information Memorandum, consideration of Expressions of Interest, negotiation of an Exclusivity Agreement, purchaser due diligence, the novation of key provider contracts and licences and the execution and performance at an exhaustive Business Sale Agreement including post-completion Fixed Term Consulting Agreements.
I certainly would recommend Sam and the Roberts Legal team for this kind of work and would be pleased to speak with any prospective clients about the time we worked together.”
Our Security of Payment Guide helps Developers, Contractors, Subcontractors, Suppliers and Consultants in the building industry gain a better understanding of how the security of payment regime works and when and why to seek our professional help. The guide is written in plain English and is easy to understand.
Amendments to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (the Act) passed on 21 November 2018 will be commencing on 21 October 2019. The amendments will apply to all Construction Contracts entered into from 21 October 2019 with the existing regime to continue to apply to all previous contracts. The amendments bring
# This Article was updated on 1 August 2019 following the announcement by the NSW Government that the commencement date of legislation amending the security of payment laws will be 21 October 2019, and the release of amendments to the regulations. On 21 November 2018 the NSW Government passed the Building and Construction Industry Security
In Probuild Constructions (Aust) Pty Ltd v Shade Systems Pty Ltd [2018] HCA 4 the High Court affirmed the decision of the NSW Court of Appeal that the availability of judicial review to quash an Adjudication Determination under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) (“the Act”) was limited to cases of jurisdictional
Disputes and withheld payments are common occurrence in the construction industry. Contractors and suppliers operate with increased risk of these occurrences if they are not prepared to use the Building & Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (“the Act”) immediately when a problem arises. I regularly get people downloading our Security of Payment Guide looking
The article below was published in the Hunter Business Review October 2015 Issue. The Building & Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) (“the Act”) is unlike any other law in the country (apart from its interstate equivalents). The purpose of the Act is to improve cash flow for contractors, suppliers and professionals in the
On 19 September 2017 amendments, to the Corporations Act 2001 commenced which create a “safe harbour” for Directors to protect them from personal liability for debts incurred by an insolvent company in certain circumstances. Why the need for Safe Harbour Prior to the amendments, the provisions of the Corporations Act governing corporate insolvency focused on
Finally I have found a law firm who me and my family will be using for many years to come. I would highly recommend Roberts legal to anyone who needs a good legal team and are worth every dollar.
“Sam and the team at Roberts legal assisted me in 2019 with a very complex business case. They are leagues ahead of any other law firm I have used in the past. Their attention to detail and professional prompt response to every item raised was a real stand out. The team keep you fully informed at all times in simple to understand language highlighting pros and cons of every decision that needs to be made. Finally I have found a law firm who me and my family will be using for many years to come. I would highly recommend Roberts legal to anyone who needs a good legal team and are worth every dollar.”
Paul C
I certainly would recommend Sam and the Roberts Legal team for this kind of work and would be pleased to speak with any prospective clients about the time we worked together.
Midac Technologies Pty Limited (“Midac”) started up in 1981 in Sydney and pioneered early “smart building” direct digital control technology. In 1994 Midac made an early start developing online software and solutions. The then Dungog based business was instrumental in encouraging and assisting many organizations to make their online debut, including large corporate entities like Boral and James Hardie. From about 1995 Midac focused on developing solutions for the tourism and real estate sectors and developed early online or “cloud based” applications.
By 2012 the Midac owners were ready to take a break from their business of some 30 years. By that time their online holiday rentals bookings management and reservation system, “YesBookit” was respected as the leader in the industry, providing an online application to booking agents around Australia, and some overseas. YesBookit also connected with and distributed an online bookable accommodation product to most leading accommodation portals; including Wotif, Home Away, Take a Break, Rent a Home and Stayz (a Fairfax Media division).
For a small business sale, the process was relatively complex and involved the sale of the business, intellectual property, transfer of staff, application and hosting servers, online application client service relationships and a myriad of provider contracts.
“Initially we thought Sydney Solicitors would be the way to go, but we found the answer just down the road in Newcastle. Roberts Legal did a fantastic job with the entire process.
They expertly assisted us with every stage from, the preparation of an Information Memorandum, consideration of Expressions of Interest, negotiation of an Exclusivity Agreement, purchaser due diligence, the novation of key provider contracts and licences and the execution and performance at an exhaustive Business Sale Agreement including post-completion Fixed Term Consulting Agreements.
I certainly would recommend Sam and the Roberts Legal team for this kind of work and would be pleased to speak with any prospective clients about the time we worked together.”
Kevin Johnson-Bade
Midac Technologies Pty Limited
Sam has an ability to achieve a great result for his client without becoming confrontational with the transactional parties.
“Sam is personable whilst remaining extremely professional. He has an ability to achieve a great result for his client without becoming confrontational with the transactional parties. He focuses clearly on what is needed to finalise the matter in an effective and efficient manner.
It is a pleasure to work with Sam.”
Lindsey Karathanassis, Linkara Capital
Sam is extremely knowledgeable about the commercial and legal aspects of generating wealth from business.
“Sam is extremely knowledgeable about the commercial and legal aspects of generating wealth from people’s greatest asset – their business.”
Michael Craddock
Sam has an in depth knowledge in commercial areas of the law which is invaluable to us as accountants.
“I have just started working with Sam and find he has an in depth knowledge in commercial areas of the law which is invaluable to us as accountants. I would recommend Sam to any of my business clients.”
Richard McArtney, Bentley Accountants Newcastle Pty Limited
