Why you shouldn't download a shareholders agreement template
A shareholders agreement template may look like an appealing solution. But there are a number of reasons why you should be very wary of them.
Read MoreA share subscription agreement sets out the terms on which an investor agrees to buy shares from a private company. It is often used to formalise informal arrangements agreed between the parties in ...
A construction management contract is one type of Early Contractor Involvement (or ‘ECI’) arrangement, and differs from a traditional lump sum model in a number of respects. This article explains the ...
This article explains the different types of construction contract, and explains how to choose the right type of contract for your next project. Although the same general principles should apply to ...
A provisional sum is an allowance included in a fixed price construction contract for an item of work that cannot be priced by the contractor at the time of entering the contract.
The defects liability period (or 'DLP') is a fixed period of time, starting from the date of practical completion, during which the contractor has an express contractual right to return to the site ...
When you think of performance security under a construction contract, cash retentions and bank guarantees come to mind. However they are not your only options.
Construction contracts usually contain specific procedures for claiming a variation - which, if not followed, can result in your entitlement to claim being lost. There are six basic steps to follow ...
AS 4000, more formally known as the Australian Standard AS 4000-1997 General Conditions of Contract, is one of the most widely used forms of head contract for construction projects in Australia.
With businesses conducting the majority of their day-to-day communications by email, it can be easy to assume that email will be a valid form of communication under a contract. However that will not ...
Early contractor involvement (or 'ECI') is a method of construction contracting that allows a builder to become involved, and potentially start work, before the design has been completed.
Arbitration and mediation are two very different processes that allow parties to resolve disputes outside of court. Mediation involves a facilitated negotiation, whereas arbitration involves a third ...
A shareholders agreement will normally address the situation where one or more parties wish to exit the venture, or where there is a falling out between shareholders. This article explains some of ...
A shareholders agreement template may look like an appealing solution. But there are a number of reasons why you should be very wary of them.
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Read MoreA joint venture is an arrangement where different people or businesses combine resources to achieve a common objective. In some cases, they create a new company (an 'incorporated joint venture'), and ...
Read MoreA heads of agreement is a short, interim agreement that parties use before negotiating and finalising a formal agreement. They are also known as a ‘terms sheet’ or ‘memorandum of understanding’ (or ‘M...
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