Legal Update | May 2018

Introduction & Legal 500 Award - Leading Firm 2018 Dear clients, colleagues & friends, Exciting developments are occurring both in our firm and in the law which we would like to share with you. Pointon Partners Lawyers have been recognised and awarded by The Legal 500 as a leading firm [...]

2018-08-23T15:24:19+10:00May 1st, 2018|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: |

Consumer watchdog on the hunt for unfair terms in B2B contracts

The recent decision by the Federal Court of Australia (FCA) in ACCC v JJ Richards & Sons Pty Ltd[1] is expected to empower small businesses to negotiate terms of standard form contracts.  It also serves as a timely reminder for large businesses to review their standard form contracts and practices.The Australian [...]

2018-08-28T15:13:10+10:00November 2nd, 2017|Categories: Commercial, Litigation|Tags: |

LAWorld Conference – Barcelona, Spain

Early May marked the first LAWorld conference for 2017 and showcased the picturesque city of Barcelona, Spain.  Attendance peaked at a record high which ensured cultural diversity and with it, a broad representation of varying global perspectives.  Discussions included topical legal issues such as Outbound/Inbound Business opportunities in the Asia [...]

2018-08-30T12:33:44+10:00July 6th, 2017|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: |

Harness Racing Australia

Pointon Partners have been proud supporters of Harness Racing Australia and its Victorian branch for several years, and have acted on its behalf in areas of Sports Administration Law.   On Saturday, 25th March 2017, the ‘Pointon Partners Pace’ Harness Racing Event was held at Melton and streamed live throughout Australia, [...]

2018-09-18T12:56:24+10:00March 29th, 2017|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: |

Melbourne Food & Wine Festival

Over the coming fortnight, the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival is to launch into its 25st Year and as always capture the imagination of the Australian and International press with a wonderful display of Melbourne’s finest restaurants and produce. Over the course of this time, Pointon Partners have enjoyed a [...]

2018-09-18T12:58:51+10:00March 29th, 2017|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: |

Newsletter Autumn 2011

Alert - Personal Property Securities Reform Written by: Andrew Cox, Consultant The Personal Property Securities Act (2009) (‘PPS Act’) was due to come into force in May 2011. At the COAG meeting on Sunday 13 February that date was deferred to October 2011. The PPS Act will replace 40 existing [...]

2018-09-18T14:35:35+10:00April 30th, 2011|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: |
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