Melissa Keen, Author at Coleman Greig Lawyers

Coleman Greig’s Andrew Banna wins 2023 Family Law Partner of the Year Award

Adam West July 21, 2023

Coleman Greig Principal Lawyer, Andrew Banna has been presented with the Lawyers Weekly 2023 Family Law Partner of the Year Award at a black-tie ceremony held on Thursday, 20 July at The Star in Sydney. The Partner of the Year award presentations are seen as an opportunity for those within the legal industry to celebrate the significant achievements of senior Australian lawyers.

What next for the PPSA after the Corporate insolvency in Australia Parliamentary Report?

John Bennett July 18, 2023

Australia’s corporate insolvency system ‘is overly complex, difficult to access, and creates unnecessary cost and confusion for both debtors and creditors’, according to a Parliamentary report released last week.

The lessons to learn from three significant PPSA matters

John Bennett July 13, 2023

Read about the PPSA Update for June 2023

Internal promotions at Coleman Greig Lawyers

Caroline Hutchinson July 3, 2023

Coleman Greig Lawyers is thrilled to announce the promotion of six talented and dedicated members of the Firm. The promotions are effective as of 1 July 2023.

Coleman Greig’s Family Law team recognised by Doyle’s Guide for a third consecutive year

Adam West March 14, 2023

Coleman Greig’s Family Law team has been recognised by Doyle’s Guide as a ‘recommended family law firm’ for the third year in a row. Coleman Greig’s Family Law team has significant experience working with a diverse range of clients on a wide range of legal problems.

Are the days of non-compete terms numbered?

Victoria Quayle March 13, 2023

The Australian Government has directed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to investigate, the effect of contractual non-compete terms in employment contracts on wage growth.

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Surcharge Purchaser Duty and Surcharge Land Tax – International Tax Treaties

Stephen Lau February 27, 2023

Revenue NSW has announced last week that the NSW surcharge provisions are inconsistent with international treaties entered into by the Federal Government with New Zealand, Finland, Germany and South Africa.

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Perpetrators of elder abuse mostly adult children

Erin Dawson February 6, 2023

Coleman Greig’s Wills & Estates Lawyers have seen a steady rise of elder abuse within their practice, and are actively working to inform their clients of the different types of abuse, signs to look out for, and where to seek support.

Family Law Arbitration

Melissa Keen March 18, 2022

Separating from a partner is rarely straightforward. When financial and property matters are in dispute, many people assume that court is the only option available

Family Law Mediation

Melissa Keen March 18, 2022

If you are facing a family law matter and want to avoid the cost, delays, and adversarial nature of court proceedings, family law mediation offers

Competition and Consumer Act – Business Training and Compliance

Melissa Keen March 16, 2022

Managing the Risk to your Business The Competition and Consumer Act (CCA) affects the operation of most businesses. The Act covers many obligations in areas

Commercial Securities

Melissa Keen March 16, 2022

The Coleman Greig Commercial Securities team has accumulated over 20 years of experience in preparing securities on behalf of clients in the banking, business finance,

Binding Financial Agreements

Melissa Keen December 23, 2021

The ‘money conversation’ is inevitable in any relationship. A Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) simply makes sure it remains a constructive one, even if the circumstances

Refusal to get “the jab” – How Employers should respond

Victoria Quayle February 16, 2021

Although Australia seems to have weathered the worst of the negative health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the subject of vaccinations looks set to make

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