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Nuisance duties finally abolished in NSW

Long after other states had abolished them, NSW had continued to impose the so-called ‘nuisance duties’ . Nuisance duties included mortgage duty, stamp duty on the sale of a business and stamp duty on the transfer of shares in NSW private companies and...Read More

Did you know – Having your signature witnessed

If you need to sign an affidavit, you will need to sign it before, and have it witnessed by: a justice of the peace; a solicitor; or another select number of people authorised by law. If the affidavit is to be signed overseas, you could also use a notary public; or an...Read More

Supermarket slip and falls – always a risk!

Aldi Foods Pty Ltd v Young [2016] NSWCA 109 Background On 22 July 2009, a 52 year old woman named Susan Young was shopping at an Aldi Supermarket in New South Wales. An employee of Aldi was unpacking and restocking strawberries from a ‘pallet jack’ trolley. The pallet...Read More

In a dispute with Sutherland Shire Council?

Our legal team at Simpson Partners have extensive experience in advising homeowners and property developers in relation to disputes with local councils, including Sutherland Shire Council. We can assist in the following ways: Advising on your rights of appeal against...Read More

Reasons not to be scared of voluntary liquidation

Liquidation can seem like the worst possible thing that can happen to your company. The word liquidation has a bad reputation and many people can’t think any good that could come out of it. However, liquation can have its benefits.  A key concern of directors is they...Read More

Defamation – What are my defences

There are a number of defences which may be appropriate to defend against a claim of defamation, such as: Truth – if a defamatory statement is objectively true, a claim in defamation can be defeated. Fair comment/honest opinion – a defamatory statement can...Read More