by mcauley_admin | Jun 2, 2025 | Publication
Under the final will of the deceased, Giovanni (John) Angius, Jenny Angius, his daughter, is the sole beneficiary of his estate which had a net value of $29,588,261. No provision was made for the respondent, his granddaughter, Natalie Angius. The final Will replaced a...
by mcauley_admin | Jun 2, 2025 | Publication
The risk of litigation can impose significant financial, reputation and operational burdens on a business. There are an array of areas where litigation can arise including in relation to contract disputes, employment issues, regulatory breaches, consumer...
by mcauley_admin | May 9, 2025 | Publication
In New South Wales (NSW), the assessment of pain and suffering—referred to legally as non-economic loss—is governed by the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW) (“CLA”). This is compensation for the intangible effects of the injury, such as pain and suffering,...
by mcauley_admin | May 7, 2025 | Publication
Property disputes arise in many different ways – not only in commercial contexts but also in residential settings. Some of the types of property disputes include:...
by mcauley_admin | Apr 17, 2025 | Publication
In New South Wales, the age of criminal responsibility is 10 years old. A child under 10 cannot be charged with a criminal offence. For children aged 10 to under 14, there is a legal presumption known as doli incapax, which assumes the child is incapable of...
by mcauley_admin | Apr 9, 2025 | Publication
In a range of contexts, it is important to know who your client is. In most professional service contexts, the identity of the client is the starting point to providing advice. If it is not clear who the professional advisor is advising, this can cause issues as...
