Graham Roberts
Cooper Grace Ward
Articles
Claiming an equitable set-off to reduce the amount you have to pay
Australia - March 17 2021 It is common in commercial disputes for a party to argue that, because they have a set-off, they are not liable to pay the amount claimed. The party…
Environmental chain of responsibility - do you know your obligations?
Australia - March 15 2021 The chain of responsibility amendments to the Environmental Protection Act 1994 (Qld) (EPA) were introduced on 27 April 2016. The amendments expanded…
Leasing update: abandonment of premises by tenant during COVID-19 and relief against forfeiture
Australia - August 6 2020 The Court has considered whether a commercial tenant abandoned a lease by ceasing to trade due to COVID-19 and relocating its stock to a warehouse…
Bankruptcy: If you receive a section 139ZQ notice, take it seriously
Australia - July 27 2020 A 139ZQ notice issued by the Official Receiver is a powerful tool for trustees in bankruptcy seeking to recover a benefit received by a third party…
Can a guarantor avoid liability if they do not sign the guarantee as guarantor?
Australia - July 7 2020 An alleged guarantor may seek to argue they are not liable because, although named as guarantor, they did not sign the guarantee as guarantor but…
