Knowledge

Selling up – how Hillhouse Legal Partners helped one tech company owner successfully exit his business

How Hillhouse Legal Partners ensured the assets of a specialist software developer were protected and the full value of the business was realised upon its sale.

Showing restraint when contracting with surgeons

Craig Hong, Director of Hillhouse Legal Partners, looks at key considerations surgeons should take when it comes to drafting restraint and confidentiality clauses for their practices.

Growth and Expansion – raising funds for your tech start-up

Craig Hong and Ben Ryan discuss how businesses in the start-up and technology space can ensure consistent growth and attract additional funding for continuing development and expansion.

Practical fixes for common e-commerce financial and legal issues in Australia

E-commerce presents a host of unique practical, financial and legal challenges that can be drastically different to those encountered by traditional “bricks and mortar” businesses. Craig Hong, Director at Hillhouse Legal Partners and Eric Flammang, Principal, Business Advisory at William Buck look at the key legal and financial issues and some practical fixes to help your business.

Testamentary trusts and super proceeds trusts

Robert Lamb discusses how to protect your assets and ensure your family is well cared for financially with Testamentary Trusts and Super Proceeds Trusts in your estate plan.

The risks of making your shareholders/director employees of your business

Robert Lamb and Caitlyn Wessels look at the risks associated with your shareholders also being employees of the company.

Employment and contracting issues for eCommerce businesses

Craig Hong and Caitlyn Wessels, discuss employment and contracting issues for eCommerce businesses and list key areas to be aware of.

What you need to know about the ownership of IP when building out e-commerce trade, devices and systems

Ben Ryan looks at ownership of IP when building out your e-commerce trade, devices and systems.

Establishment, systems and succession: The 3 legal considerations when entering into, operating, growing and exiting a private practice

Zac Herps explains why investing in your practice establishment and operation is fundamental to the viability of your business and your future options.

Changes to Covid-19 relief ending 31 December 2020

While everyone may be breathing a sigh of relief that 2020 is almost over, it is important to consider what the start of 2021 may look like for you and your business.

NEW LEGISLATION ALERT: Changes to Australian company payment terms

Caitlyn Wessels and Ben Ryan explain the new legislation commencing on 1 January 2021 and the new reporting requirements.

Getting your practice ready for expansion

Zac Herps explains why investing in your practice establishment and operation will reap benefits when it comes time to consider expansion or sale.

Interest in Brisbane property market to remain strong

Tracy Pratt talks with Scott McGeever, Founder and Director of PS Property Advisory, for part two of a two-part series about the current state of the property market.

Brisbane housing market still buoyant in a post-COVID world

Hillhouse Legal Partner's Tracy Pratt talks with James Freudigmann, Co-Founder and Director PMC Property Buyers, for part one of a two-part series about the current state of the market.

What is a 72-hour better offer clause and how to use it to your advantage?

Tracy Pratt looks at the advantages and pitfalls of a "72 hour better offer clause".