by aslaumbe | Oct 4, 2024 | Articles, Commercial Agreement & Dispute Articles, Lease Articles
There are many situations in everyday life where you may be called upon to sign a personal guarantee. Some people will sign one without giving it much thought. But what are they and what are the consequences? A personal guarantee is a promise by an individual to...
by aslaumbe | Feb 21, 2023 | Articles, Commercial Agreement & Dispute Articles, Litigation Articles
A partnership is a type of business structure where two or more people operate a business together. However, no matter how strong the business relationship may seem initially, it may sour for a number of reasons including: * financial disputes * different visions and...
by aslaumbe | Jul 22, 2022 | Articles, Commercial Agreement & Dispute Articles, Conveyancing Articles
Tricky situations can arise when a solicitor is asked to act for more than one party to a transaction. It is a breach of a solicitor’s fiduciary duty to act where the solicitor is in a position of conflict between the duty owed to one client and the duty owed to...
by aslaumbe | May 23, 2022 | Articles, Commercial Agreement & Dispute Articles, Lease Articles, Litigation Articles
Sometimes a situation arises where a tenant of a retail or commercial Lease wants to vacate the premises and terminate the Lease before the end of the Lease term. The simple answer is that it cannot. The tenant is obliged to see out the Lease. However, the tenant...
by aslaumbe | May 3, 2021 | Articles, Commercial Agreement & Dispute Articles
I am often asked by people who are going overseas (yes, we used to do that!) or at least leaving home for an extended period or going into hospital about signing a document that allows someone to look after their legal affairs in their absence including signing...
by aslaumbe | Dec 1, 2019 | Articles, Commercial Agreement & Dispute Articles, Litigation Articles
Does Your Business Need Terms and Conditions? Having standard terms and conditions to give to your customers or clients helps to avoid uncertainty and misunderstandings which will ultimately help with cash flow. If the rights and obligations of the parties are set out...
