I advise directors and trustees about their duties, conduct oppression proceedings brought by minority shareholders, conduct derivative actions against directors on behalf of companies, and advise about shareholders’ agreements and corporate structuring issues. I also work with Boards to ensure they are employing robust risk management strategies. For more information read my article on “Ten Tips For Directors”.
I act for SMEs and homeowners when they have had land resumed by an authority. Resumptions can cause all sorts of headaches for land owners, and dealing with the issues involved in a claim requires specialised knowledge. For more information read my article on “What is Land Resumption?”.
I act for real estate businesses and property developers, and I have expertise in matters relating to franchise agreements, land contracts, rent roll disputes, joint venture agreements, protection of intellectual property and enforcement of restraints. For more information read my article on “Avoiding Contract Disputes – What to do if a Dispute Arises?”
I have experience chairing an Authorised Deposit-Taking Institution regulated by APRA, and have represented many AFSL holders in regulatory matters before ASIC. I also represent promoters of investments, advise on contested meetings and litigate in relation to actions involving representations made regarding managed investment schemes and corporate investments. For more information read my article on “Managed Investment Schemes – High Standards Imposed on Responsible Entities”
I act for building and construction clients in relation to payment claims and contract disputes. I also have expertise in relation to joint venture contracts and disputes, land contracts, and town planning issues. For more information read my article on “Building and Construction Litigation”
I help clients apply for Letters of Administration, resolve contests over Wills, deal with issues relating to the validity of the Will, bring or defend family provision claims. For more information read my article on “Where there’s a Will, there’s a way (of avoiding estate disputes”.
“You need to be able to shift your position, and work on the other party to shift his or her position, if you are going to have a good chance of reaching a settlement of any dispute. My job as a lawyer is to give you an objective perspective about the dispute and make sure you have realistic expectations about the likely outcome”.
You can contact Sarah on (07) 5435 2641, 0419722992 or s.davies@sdlegal.com.au
