Gangsted-Rasmussen at Law joins IR as the exclusive Real Estate Member in Denmark

IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Lasse Thore Stjernholm Detlevsen of Gangsted-Rasmussen. Lasse has joined IR as our exclusive Real Estate Member in Denmark. The Law firm Gangsted-Rasmussen of Copenhagen, offer legal advice and representation services to the property industry and to a number of specialist areas within commercial […]

Cross-Border Surrogacy and Family Law – the complications are limitless

With more and more couples opting to use international services for paid surrogates, many issues can arise for which couples are not prepared. The case of Farnell & Anor and Chanbua [2016] FCWA17 is a representation of the complex issues that can arise when entering into a surrogacy agreement. Mr and Mrs Farnell engaged a […]

Ross KoffelPrincipal, Koffels Solicitors & Barristers

You Don’t Have Long! Review Your Strata By-laws Asap To Ensure You Are Compliant.

YOU DON’T HAVE LONG!  REVIEW YOUR STRATA BY-LAWS ASAP TO ENSURE YOU ARE COMPLIANT. THE RULES HAVE CHANGED, AND HERE ARE SOME OF THE MOST NOTABLE CHANGES OF WHICH YOU SHOULD BE AWARE Strata Reform: Effective By-Laws The Owners corporations of existing strata schemes must review their by-laws within 12 months of the commencement of […]

Ross KoffelPrincipal, Koffels Solicitors & Barristers

New Proposals Will Make It Easier To Claimd For Child Sexual Abuse Survivors

NEW PROPOSALS WILL MAKE IT EASIER TO CLAIMD FOR CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE SURVIVORS Legislation reform tabled for Child Sexual Assault Survivors The Australian Capital Territory (“ACT”) is leading the way with reforms to make bringing a claim against abusers for child sexual assault easier. The ACT along with New South Wales and Victoria have followed […]

Ross KoffelPrincipal, Koffels Solicitors & Barristers

Buying Property In New South Wales? The Lpi Will Want To Know Who You Are! Here’s Why.

BUYING PROPERTY IN NEW SOUTH WALES?   THE LPI WILL WANT TO KNOW WHO YOU ARE!   HERE’S WHY. Verification of Identity for Land Dealings in New South Wales The NSW Land and Property Information (LPI) has introduced conveyancing rules under section 12E of the Real Property Act. These Conveyancing Rules relate to the requirements for lawyers […]

Ross KoffelPrincipal, Koffels Solicitors & Barristers

What Is The Status Of Buying Off The Plan Property That Has Already Been Sold To A Then Defaulting Foreign Purchaser – can You Do It? The Australian Government Is Stepping In To Help.

Under the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975, a residential property is considered to be sold when an agreement for sale of such property becomes binding on the parties. This has raised an issue as to whether the Off–the-Plan property which is on-sold after the binding date, (which is usually upon execution of the contract […]

Ross KoffelPrincipal, Koffels Solicitors & Barristers

DEATH BENEFIT NOMINATIONS – CLAIMING AGAINST SUPERANNUATION

The trust deed establishing a superannuation fund usually provides for money to be paid by the fund on the death of a member.  The benefit does not however,  technically form part of the estate of the deceased although it can often be paid to the estate or personal legal representative. Commonly, trust deeds allow a […]

Ross KoffelPrincipal, Koffels Solicitors & Barristers

Family Law: Do Children have a say in which parent they wish to live with after their parents separate? The answer may surprise you.

When deciding the living arrangements for children of separated parents, one of the factors that the Court is required to take into consideration is what the child says about where they would like to live. In doing so, the Court must also have regard to the age and maturity of the child and how much […]

Ross KoffelPrincipal, Koffels Solicitors & Barristers

Wintertaling Advocaten & Notarissen joins IR as the exclusive Real Estate Member in the Netherlands

IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Edo Smid of Wintertaling Advocaten & Notarissen. Edo has joined IR as our exclusive Real Estate Member in the Netherlands. Corporate Profile Founded in 2006, Wintertaling Advocaten & Notarissen is a firm of lawyers on de Zuidas, Amsterdam’s business and financial district. Although […]

Hawks & Associates LC joins IR as the exclusive Real Estate Member in the US – Wyoming

IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Christopher Hawks of Hawks & Associates LC. Christopher has joined IR as our exclusive Real Estate Member in the US – Wyoming. Hawks & Associates LC is a premier law practice created by Christopher Hawks in 1995.  Chris values his client relationships, which have […]

Gulapa Law Office joins IR as the exclusive Real Estate Member in the Philippines

IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Aris Gulapa of Gulapa Law Office. Aris has joined IR as our exclusive Real Estate Member in the Philippines. Estudio ROVIRA is a boutique Law Firm which mainly acts as Consultant to Law Firms, Solo Practitioners and In-House Corporate Counsels of public and closed […]

Aris GulapaPartner, Gulapa Law Office