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Navigating legal due diligence: What vendors should expect

When preparing to sell your business, one of the most critical and potentially challenging stages is legal due diligence.

Danaher Moulton advises E&S Trading on the sale of a majority stake to JB Hi-Fi Limited

Danaher Moulton has advised the sellers of one of Victoria's oldest family-owned specialist appliance retailers, E&S Trading, on the sale of a majority stake to JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH).

Commercial and Property Tax Reform

On 20 March 2024, the Victorian Government introduced a bill which, if passed, will create new legislation which transitions from stamp duty to an annual property tax for commercial and industrial properties in Victoria.

Employees and Contractors – Tax Implications

This article explores whether simply characterising workers as a contractor is enough for a business to avoid non-compliance with tax laws that are designed to apply to employers.

5 Tips for Selling a Business

Download this short guide with our five practical tips for executing a successful sale.

Danaher Moulton acts on capital raising for leading in-home care provider

Danaher Moulton is pleased to have advised Prestige Inhome Care on its recent growth capital injection from Yorkway Private.

Will Challenge – Record Provision for Domestic Partner

We acted for a long-term domestic partner of the deceased who challenged the terms of his late partner’s Will.

“We refer to the term sheet…”

These six simple words, often said during key moments of a negotiation, carry significant weight.

Beware the nomination double duty trap

If you are in the business of developing land, you are likely aware sub-sales (most often created by the nomination of an alternative transferee by the purchaser) carry a risk of a second set of duty becoming payable to the State Revenue Office.

So, you want a simple Will?

Every day people make a request for a simple Will. We often hear that people don’t want to overcomplicate things and want things to be easy for their loved ones.

Divestment of Challenge Networks to Vocus

Danaher Moulton has advised Challenge Networks, a market leader in designing and deploying private mobile networks, on the divestment of its business to leading telecommunication group, Vocus.

What is Succession Planning?

What is succession planning and what is included in your business succession plan?

Estate Planning Uncovered by Melbourne Lawyer

Estate Planning is about planning your financial future to give you the peace of mind of avoiding pitfalls.

The Legal Lowdown – Why It’s Important to Have A Will

A lot of people put off making a Will and we’ve heard plenty of reasons why. But what happens it you don’t make a Will?

The Legal Lowdown – What Can I Witness

So, you’re an accountant or a financial adviser and a client has come to you with documents that need to be witnessed or certified. Legally, can you do it?

Structuring Property Deals? – Trips and Traps you need to know

We outline 5 traps and 4 opportunities for you and your clients to consider.

Shareholder and Buy/Sell Agreements and your Estate Planning

At Danaher Moulton we care about your Business and You. Having a Shareholders/Unitholders Agreement and a Buy/Sell Agreement is only part of your plan.

The 20 triggers to review your Will and Estate Planning

If any of the following occur you need to review your Will and Estate Planning.

Danaher Moulton advises Rogers Seller & Myhill in acquisition by Winning Appliances

Danaher Moulton has recently advised high-end bathroom and kitchen hardware retailer, Rogers Seller & Myhill, in the successful sale of its business and assets to Winning Appliances.

Danaher Moulton advises on Management Buyout of CIP Constructions

Danaher Moulton has recently advised on the successful completion of the recent management buyout (MBO) of CIP Constructions, a national construction company, from ESR Group.

Danaher Moulton – Your Stamp Duty Lawyers

Over the last 5 years we have built significant expertise in structuring deals, transactions and arrangements to legally limit the applicable duty that may otherwise be payable in respect to property transfers.

Windfall Gains Tax – What you need to know

The new Windfall Gains Tax (WGT) was announced as part of the Victorian Budget 2021/22 and was introduced in Parliament this week through the Windfall Gains Tax and State Taxation and Other Acts Further Amendment Bill 2021.

Commercial (and Retail) Tenancy Relief – What you need to know

The Victorian Government has reintroduced the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme (Scheme) in an amended format to help small to medium sized businesses with an annual turnover of less than $50 million that have experienced a fall in turnover of more than 30% during COVID-19.

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