shareholder agreement

Shareholder Agreements – What Are They And Do I Need One?

A shareholder agreement is probably the last thing on your mind when you set up a company with your friends or members of your family. You may not take it into consideration because you can’t foresee…

New 2019 Trust Deed amendments

New 2019 Trust Deeds amendments

In May 2017 we brought to your attention major legislative changes to the Duties Act 1997 (NSW) and Land Tax Act 1956 (NSW) that would result in your family trust attracting additional stamp duty on…

Divorce – the considerations to make

When marriages break down, it’s a very difficult time for everyone involved. Some people are not aware though of the requirements to file for a divorce – a number of criteria must be fulfilled to…

Choosing the right structure for your business

When setting up a new business, one of the most important things to consider is not the name, but the legal structure. Whether you’ve been in business all your life or just getting started –…

buying a business

What to consider when buying a business

A business could easily be one of the most expensive purchases of your life – especially if you get it wrong. Much like buying a house, before you commit to anything you should get the foundation and…

Large transaction in Australian coffee industry

Antunes Lawyers congratulates Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group, and the team involved on the recent acquisition of Bean Alliance, one of the largest transactions in the Australian coffee industry.

New taxes on real estate in your Family Trust

Your new purchase or holding existing real estate in your family trust will attract new taxes under new law unless you amend your trust deed. Your family trust defines the class of beneficiaries…

Tim Arvanitis

Margaret Antunes announces Tim Arvanitis as Partner

Since 1986, I began the journey, focused on establishing a firm which strove for excellence and putting the client at the centre of everything done at the practice to deliver innovative solutions.…