N. Dowuona & Company joins IR Global as our exclusive Energy Law (Oil & Gas) and Real Estate Law member in Ghana

IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce NanaAma Botchway-Dowuona of N. Dowuona & Company. NanaAma has joined as our exclusive Energy Law (Oil and Gas) and Real Estate Law member in Colorado, USA.  N. Dowuona & Company are a dynamic legal and strategic advisory firm. Their areas of focus include […]

Open-ended real estate funds in liquidation: Damages still possible

Investors in open-ended real estate funds which have since gone into liquidation can still assert claims for damages. Their prospects have improved thanks to the jurisprudence of the Bundesgerichtshof (German Federal Court of Justice).   GRP Rainer Lawyers and Tax Advisors in Cologne, Berlin, Bonn, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich, Stuttgart and London conclude: As a […]

Michael RainerManaging Partner, MTR Rechtsanwälte

Sexual Abuse of Children by Other Children- Recent ‘sexualised behaviour’ at Sydney’s Trinity Grammar School

The prestigious Trinity Grammar School has been rocked by inappropriate sexualised behaviour among its Year One students. Six year old students victimising other six year olds. It has been alleged that a 6 year old instigator encouraged three other boys to take their clothes off and engage in sex acts with at least four other […]

Ross KoffelPrincipal, Koffels Solicitors & Barristers

Recorded Confession Convicts Newington College Boarding Master

A former boarding master at the prestigious Newington College has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for child sexual abuse after one of his victims recorded him confessing his crimes. He will be eligible for parole in 12 months.  In 2014, police began investigating allegations of abuse at the Newington junior boarding school and […]

Ross KoffelPrincipal, Koffels Solicitors & Barristers

Racehorse Syndicates: What are they? Should I get it in writing?

In our extensive Equestrian based practice we all too often come across issues regarding syndication.  Ownership of a racehorse can be thrilling and rewarding; it can bring friends together over a mutual interest, and syndication can spread the expense to allow more people access to the sport as an owner. Unfortunately however, the recreational nature […]

Ross KoffelPrincipal, Koffels Solicitors & Barristers

Non-Profit Board Representation Professional Legal Services for Non-Profit Boards

Comprehensive Representation Designed to Assist You through All Stages of Non-Profit Governance With over 43 years of experience in the legal field, Attorney Robert Roseman has the experience and the resources to offer non-profit boards exceptional and cost effective legal services. He has assisted individuals and companies of all sizes who are interested in philanthropy […]

Update on ‘National’ Redress Scheme: Don’t leave your claim too late!

There have been some interesting developments further to our article on (November 18, 2015) regarding the recommended National Redress Scheme, for Victims of Institutional Child Sex Abuse. On 29 January 2016, the Federal Government made a Commitment to creating a ‘National Approach’ for Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse.  In recognising the importance of implementing a […]

Ross KoffelPrincipal, Koffels Solicitors & Barristers

NSW is finally removing the time limitation shield relied on by Institutions

As part of the NSW Government’s response to the Royal Commission into Institutional Response to Child Sexual Abuses’ recommendations, today the Attorney-General Gabrielle Upton has introduced which will allow survivors of child abuse claim for damages regardless of when the abuse occurred to the NSW Parliament. This is a well overdue change which will dissolve a significant […]

Ross KoffelPrincipal, Koffels Solicitors & Barristers

Community support – Mark Copeland Lawyer

Giving back is an important part of how MJC Legal does business. Mark Copeland and his team provide community support through many sponsorships, accepting governance roles and providing services to not-for-profit and community organisations. Paralympics New Zealand supports and encourages opportunities for disabled people to participate in sports, from regional, national and international levels. Sports […]

Mark CopelandPartner, Mark Copeland Lawyers