Best Lawyers Recognition for Doug Solomon
We are pleased to share that our Doug Solomon has once again been recognised by Best Lawyers and, together with the firm Solomon Brothers, included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia™ for Real Property Law, with a specific focus on Property Development. We are extremely proud of Doug, who is known for his passion and dedication towards supporting his clients on an international, national, governmental, and local level. The peer-reviewed accolade also stands as a testament to Doug’s continued recognition throughout the legal industry, and we are grateful to have him on our team.
Building Defects – How & When to Make a Claim
Unfortunately, building and defects go hand in hand. Whether you are the owner of the building built or a subsequent purchaser – you will face defects. So how do you deal with them, what are your options and what are the barriers to recovery?
Commercial Leases in Western Australia during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Acknowledging small business, including the retail sector, have been hard-hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, changes to commercial tenancy laws in WA are providing some relief through what is defined as this “emergency period”. Solomon Brothers partner, Chris Williams, provides a summary of these legislative changes and their impact on both landlords and tenants.
ASIC’s beef with Westpac over responsible lending duties
On 13 August 2019, the Federal Court of Australia handed down its judgment in Australian Securities and Investments Commission v Westpac Banking Corporation (Liability Trial) [2019] FCA 1244 (“the Liability Trial”).
Commercial Rent Reduction Negotiation: Getting a great result for all parties
What to do when a commercial tenant asks for a rent reduction
The starting point for a landlord is to understand what new regulations may apply to the lease.
Currently (as at 1 May 2020) in Western Australia the only change to commercial tenancy laws that has been made to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic comprises the enactment of the Commercial Tenancies (COVID-19 Respons...
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