by AntcliffeScott | Sep 17, 2025 | Business, Finance, Insolvency, Liquidation, PPSR
Recent statistics released by ASIC show that more than 11,000 businesses entered into external administration during the 2023-24 financial year, a 39% increase from the previous year which saw 7,942 businesses go into external administration during the 2022-23...
by AntcliffeScott | Sep 16, 2025 | Contracts, Corporate Law
It used to be easy – businesses had employees to carry out the day-to-day tasks necessary to run their business, and engaged contractors for particular projects, from premises refurbishment to advising on new business opportunities. That has all changed – from...
by AntcliffeScott | Aug 6, 2025 | Brand, Intellectual Property, Trade marks
There is a high probability that you have either tasted, or heard of, Dubai Chocolate. Created in Dubai in 2021 by Fix Dessert Chocolatier co-founder Sarah Hamouda, with the help of chef Nouel Catis Omamalin, this sweet creation is a chocolate bar containing a filling...
by AntcliffeScott | Jun 24, 2025 | Business, Business Growth, Intellectual Property, IP Rights
In today’s business environment, timing is a critical element of successful business strategy. This is particularly true with regards to managing intellectual property (IP) in an ever-evolving global marketplace, as the effective creation and protection of...
by AntcliffeScott | May 9, 2025 | Contracts, Intellectual Property, Non-Compete Clause
As part of the recent Federal Election Campaign, the ALP announced its intention to ban non-compete clauses for workers earning less than the high-income threshold under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) which is currently $175,000. This policy is a response to increasing...
