Company Capital Raising from Investors without a Prospectus
How can my Company Raise Capital from Investors without a Prospectus? Both Public and Private Companies seeking to raise money from investors need to comply
Our team includes 3 Accredited Specialists in Commercial Litigation, making us one of the most recognised Commercial Litigation team in New South Wales. We have more Accredited Specialists in Commercial Litigation than 99% of all Law Firms in NSW.
Our Tony Peterson has a sub speciality in Corporate Litigation, whilst Sam Roberts has a sub specialty in Building and Construction and Jack Lindgrens’ practice is focused on general Commercial Litigation and Professional Negligence.
We service clients across Newcastle, Sydney, Central Coast & Hunter regions.
Problems arising from disputes between companies, directors and shareholders can have a significant impact on a company’s profitability and share value, particularly if Court proceedings ensue. When problems arise, early advice and intervention is critical to reduce the impact on share value and solvency. The right legal team can help you put the pieces together to understand your legal rights and options for resolving problems.
Our experienced Corporate Litigation team includes 3 Accredited Specialists in Commercial Litigation and is headed by Tony Peterson, who obtained his Specialist Accreditation in Corporations Law.
Company Directors owe duties and responsibilities to the company and its shareholders under the Corporations Act 2001, the common law and any Shareholders Agreement or Executive Employment Contract. These Directors Duties include the:
These duties are owed by Directors and Company Secretaries and in some circumstances executives and other people who control the way a company operates (also known as shadow directors or de facto directors) . Significantly, a person involved in a contravention of duty arising under the Corporations Act may by liable for loss or damage flowing from the breach along with the Director.
An action for breach of a Directors’ Duty may be brought by the company (including a liquidator), by a shareholder (with leave of the Court) or by ASIC.
A Director may also be liable to a Company in Liquidation where the Director has been a party to an insolvent transaction, especially an unreasonable director-related transaction.
The remedies that may be available to a Shareholder aggrieved by action taken by a Director or group of Directors on behalf of a company include:
A Shareholder may apply to the Court for a range of statutory remedies where the conduct of a company’s affairs or an actual or proposed act or omission or the company, or resolution of members, is:
Where Shareholder Oppression is established the Court has a broad range of remedies available including orders that:
Our team assists companies, directors, shareholders, liquidators and creditors to understand, pursue and defend a range of issues and actions relating to corporations laws including:
Our Commercial Litigation team is one of the most recognised teams in New South Wales and has more Accredited Specialists than 99% of our competitors.
If you have a company dispute and need an answer, we can help you find a solution.
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.
Employment and industrial relations issues are for some businesses the trickiest and most time-consuming problems they will face. The sheer task of managing humans can be a minefield without proper legal support. Our Guide explains Australian Employment Laws and includes best practices for engaging, managing and terminating employees.
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Sam Roberts is sharp and confident. His talents expedited the outcome of my matter.
“Sam Roberts is sharp and confident and has been adept at understanding the issues pertinent to my matter in relation to Equity Law and Contract Law. Hi talends expedited the outcome of my matter. He is energetic, proactive, professional, ethical, discrete and motivated. I continue to appreciate having him in my corner. I have no hesitation in recommending Roberts Legal’s services.”
David Paine
Tenacious approach that serves his clients well.
“Sam and I have worked together on commercial disputes including those relating to the enforcement of contracts, breaches of contract, misleading and deceptive conduct, breaches of confidentiality and breaches of intellectual property rights. I have found Sam Roberts to be a competent and diligent legal practitioner with a tenacious approach that serves his clients well in legal disputation.”
Peter E Cullen, Barrister-at-Law, Sydney.
Very efficient and most thorough throughout his handling of my case.
“Sam was at all times very efficient and most thorough throughout his handling of my case. Being young, most diligent and trustworthy I would recommend him to conduct any legal work to the highest order.”
Paul Joy, Dip A.I.I F.L.U.A Adv. Dip. F.P.
Director, Paul Joy Financial Planning Pty Limited
One of the biggest benefits of using Roberts Legal, as apposed to other firms, is that Sam and his staff are very contactable.
“Sam Roberts has assisted our Company in relation to a range of issues relating to a dispute…When I have a problem or need a legal answer it is important that I can get it quickly. One of the biggest benefits of using Roberts Legal, as apposed to other firms, is that Sam and his staff are very contactable.”
Having worked with both Jeremy and Amanda, we are pleased with their service and confident in their advising.
“The Roberts Legal team have assisted us with a myriad of matters. Having worked with both Jeremy and Amanda, we are pleased with their service and confident in their advising. Shout out to Jeremy who has made himself readily available throughout some urgent matters. He is dedicated to and passionate about his profession and is an effective and efficient communicator.”
Sarah B
Ned achieved the best possible outcome for us.
“We are absolutely thrilled with the result Roberts Legal achieved for our company! After a long battle over a very large sum of money, Ned achieved the best possible outcome for us. He was incredibly professional, while at the same time extremely patient and easy to talk to. We could not fault our experience with Roberts Legal and would recommend them without hesitation.”
Not only were they timely, professional, no-nonsense, they were quick to nip things in the bud that could have resulted in very costly meandering by the other party!
“Having a commercial dispute is stressful and never an ideal situation. But knowing you are in safe pair of hands, can alleviate the worry.
After a false start with a different firm, I was recommended Roberts Legal’s Commercial Law team. Right from the very first phone call, I knew that I had the right team on my side. Not only were they timely, professional, no-nonsense, they were quick to nip things in the bud that could have resulted in very costly meandering by the other party!
In addition, I felt appropriately informed every step of the way. I knew I could leave Roberts Legal to do what they do best (resolve the dispute). All I needed to do was sleep soundly at night and focus on my own business.
Thanks in particular to Tasha who went beyond the call of duty to keep me informed – even when I was out of the country for work.
Roberts Legal are highly recommended!”
Julie-Anne E
I have worked with many …. you “stand above the rest” in your profession.
It has been a great pleasure working with you as an ultimate professional on this matter. There are very few that can measure up to your professionalism. I have worked with many …. you “stand above the rest” in your profession.
Geoff Page, Chartered & Forensic Accountant, Leonard & Page Pty Limited
Very professional handing of a complex and technical matter.
Very professional handing of a complex and technical multi-layered legal matter, with a favourable outcome. Excellent experience. I would highly recommend.
Jim Limberis, Netseek Pty Limited
Roberts Legal are professional, provide excellent attention to detail and strive to gain the best results for their clients.
“I would not hesitate to recommend Roberts Legal, they are professional, provide excellent attention to detail and strive to gain the best results for their clients.”
Mark Humphries, Sunbow Roofing
I have used Roberts Legal on a number of different matters all of which have been awarded in my favour.
“Over the past several years I have used Roberts Legal on a number of different matters all of which have been awarded in my favour and I believe this is due to their diligence and their desire to represent their client to the best of their ability.”
Elizabeth Howard
Without you it would have been impossible to confront these multi-national corporate giants.
“Without you it would have been impossible to confront these multi-national corporate giants.”
Toby Player. Bodyboard King