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HopgoodGanim Lawyers is pleased to have advised leading Australian heavy earthmoving equipment provider MacKellar Group on its acquisition by North American Construction Group Ltd (NACG) for an estimated consideration of CAD $395 million. NACG is Can

Experience tells us that well drafted terms and conditions are key to ensuring the timely payment of debts or the recovery of unpaid debts, and conversely that poorly drafted terms and conditions invariably make the recovery of debts more difficult a

HopgoodGanim Lawyers congratulates our long term client, City Fertility, on its acquisition of Perth-based Fertility Specialists of WA.

HopgoodGanim Lawyers is proud to have advised the shareholders of MIPAC Holdings Pty Ltd on the sale of the shares in MIPAC to GR Engineering Services Limited for $21.4 million. MIPAC is a leading global provider of control systems engineering, autom

We are often asked what the likely process is when someone is selling their business. In this article, Partner, Tim Scanlan discusses the most common way a sale process occurs. Initial stages and confidentiality  A proposed buyer will require some

Selling your business can be a daunting and unfamiliar process. We have helped hundreds of clients with selling their business and we understand that it can be a challenging task. To assist, below are our top five tips based on our experience to hel

Commonly, large medical centre operators recruit doctors by acquiring a doctor’s existing practice and agreeing the terms upon which the doctor will render medical services at the new centre from then on.  However, where the doctor does not comply

An automatic renewal clause typically looks something like this: This agreement will automatically renew at the end of each term for a further term of 10 years unless either party gives the other written notice of termination at least 30 days prior t

The corporate structure you choose for your business will have significant consequences as the business grows and upon exit. Ensuring the correct structure is chosen at the start is the best way to avoid costs that may arise if the structure is chang

There are a number of important commercial and legal issues that you need to consider when starting a new business. Commercial issues, such as getting appropriate insurance and establishing a business plan, often are dealt with as a matter of course