A Tradition Continues

Another of our trainee solicitors, Paul Formosa, has recently been admitted as a solicitor. Pictured here is Paul with Justice McMeekin (Supreme Court Judge Rockhampton) who presided over Paul’s admission ceremony. Justice McMeekin has had a long association with Macrossan & Am
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Applications for Development. When and how you get a say…

In a region where development is booming, it is important that the members of the community are aware of their rights to have a say. You may, for example, see a sign advising that premises are being changed from a hobby shop to a nightclub, or a vacant block to a factory. Well, below
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Phoenix Transactions: Asset Transfer With No Consideration

In Greek mythology, the phoenix is a mystical bird that, at the end of its life cycle, ignites into flames. A new young phoenix rises from the ashes of the old. In business terms, a phoenix transaction is one whereby assets are transferred from an insolvent company into a fresh compan
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Testamentary Trusts

You may have heard of the expression Testamentary Trusts. Such Trusts are quite common in Australia although their purpose and the benefits that can be obtained from them are not well understood. A Testamentary Trust is a Trust created by a persons Will. The Trust comes into existence
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Honours student Dane admitted into the profession

Dane Lang On February 18, 2008, Dane Lang was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland.
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