Can I start my project before the contract is finalised?
Sometimes you really need a head start In my last post I talked about whether you need a wet signature on your contract. Here’s another
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Does my client need to sign the contract?
Is this a question you’ve thought about before? As in: We’ve done the deal and want to get started. But I want to be sure
Handshake deals: when do you need a memorandum of understanding?
So when DO you need a memorandum of understanding? Let’s set the scene: Your business development manager has identified a white-hot opportunity that ticks every
Why you should try to negotiate a better contract
Look, I get it. Proposing changes to the contract is hard. It might mean a difficult conversation with your client. But here are some thoughts
WA’s new WHS Act 2020 (WA): Lessons learned from Australia’s first industrial manslaughter case
WHS harmonisation finally arrives in WA It’s taken a while (understatement), but Western Australia is finally getting closer to embracing the national harmonisation of workplace
5 hot tips for successful commercial negotiations
My negotiation training ground Today I’m sharing 5 hot tips for successful commercial negotiations, tried and tested by me during my legal career. If there’s
How do I get out of my contract?
Get me OUT of here! Recently, several clients have asked me whether it is possible to end their contract early. They took on projects at
So you’re looking for a lawyer? 5 questions every small business owner should ask
Lawyers are thick on the ground these days – how do you go about finding the perfect lawyer match for your small business? Here are
