Lenders have a legal obligation to protect borrowers by lending responsibly. They should assess the borrower’s ability to repay without suffering substantial hardship and should…
Pragma15 September, 2014
Most individuals and businesses that encounter a legal problem will privately engage a lawyer and meet any legal fees with their own resources. However, legal…
Pragma26 May, 2014
The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) is a forum for resolving disputes between financial service providers and their clients. It has the power to adjudicate on certain…
Pragma26 May, 2014
The Court of Appeal has delivered a significant decision for property developers and purchasers of lots in proposed subdivisions “off the plan”. By way of background,…
Pragma26 May, 2014
The term "director" is normally used to describe a natural person that has consented to being appointed to that position. However, a director may also…
Pragma18 March, 2014
Wills remove the doubts and difficulties that can arise when there is no evidence of a deceased person's wishes. The requirements for the validity of…
Pragma18 March, 2014
The Chief Justice of Western Australia recently delivered a lecture in relation to Access to Justice: the ability of people in the community to effectively…
Pragma18 March, 2014
Gerard Tyrell is the legal adviser to William and Kate. He is a considered an expert in the areas of litigation, information protection, privacy and…
Pragma21 January, 2014
If you are ever in the position of trying to recover a debt or damages underneath the sum of $75,000 in Western Australia your claim…
Pragma21 January, 2014