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How not to terminate for non-payment
A telecommunications carrier was held liable for almost $1.5M in damages for terminating a contract without scrupulously following the contractual process. In Lime Telecom Pty Ltd v Powertel Limited [No 1] [2008] NSWSC 324, the carrier refused to accept payment.
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Failure to redeem – default on redeemable preference shares
This article examines the legal issues surrounding Redeemable Preference Shares (REDP’s) and the consequences of a failure to redeem them. The remedies available to aggrieved shareholders are explored.
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Roll ups in M&A transactions explained
Roll Up and List strategy requires careful consideration of legal and financial structures. Dundas Lawyers discuss different techniques Acquirers can use to ensure success.
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Share vesting agreements – is compulsory acquisition a penalty?
Drafting a Share Vesting Agreement requires consideration of several factors, including securities, copyright, class of shares, taxation, congruence, Events of Default, issuing all shares, and Events of Default/Forfeiture clauses to avoid penalties.
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Shareholder disputes – a fight for control
Shareholder Disputes are a common issue for Australian proprietary limited companies. This article outlines the laws, tactics and remedies available to help resolve them.
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Queensland tech company exits
Brisbane and South East Queensland (SEQ) tech companies have seen major success in recent years, like Wotif.com’s A$703 million sale. For confidential advice on tech sales, contact Dundas Lawyers to learn more about achieving business success and exiting with a profit.
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Shareholder oppression – Victorian Supreme Court adopts pilot program to resolve oppression disputes
The Victorian Supreme Court has launched a pilot program to help resolve shareholder oppression disputes in a more efficient and cost-effective way. Find out more about the program and its implications for shareholders.
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Overview of convertible notes
This article examines the features, accounting treatment, benefits, and legal issues of Convertible Notes – a complex financial instrument. It explores how both issuer and holder may benefit, and potential legal issues associated with their use.
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Misleading and deceptive conduct in commercial dealings
Business dealings between two or more parties often involve statements or representations during negotiations prior to reaching a concluded bargain. This article considers some case examples of conduct found to be misleading and deceptive in a variety of common business and commercial settings
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