Holman Webb is a strong and dynamic commercial and insurance law firm with offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
We are a great team of trusted experts, doing great work for great clients.
Banking & Finance
Holman Webb has practised in banking and finance law for over forty years and advise lending institutions, corporate borrowers and private clients. Learn more
Business, Corporate & Commercial
Holman Webb is dedicated to achieving commercially effective results for all our clients and that starts with a commitment to understand each client business and its needs. Learn more
Commercial Recovery & Insolvency
Holman Webb assists clients in secured and unsecured recovery matters from simple undefended recovery claims to complex insolvency and recovery litigation. Learn more
Dispute Resolution
Holman Webb develops commercially driven dispute resolution solutions, designed to gain the best outcome possible in each individual situation. Learn more
Insurance
Holman Webb provides a responsive insurance service with partner involvement in all matters. Our workflow procedures and online tracking also ensure fast turnaround times. Learn more
Property
Our property team offers a broad range of property related services and advice. Each is personalised and designed to protect the interests of our clients at every step of a transaction. Learn more
Workplace Relations
Our Workplace Relations team provides advice that is client focused and commercially practical. We work closely with our clients to maximize outcomes. Learn more
Franchising Industry Consultation Paper Released
17-Jun-2013
Just one month from the publication of the report of Mr Alan Wein with respect to his review of the Franchising Code of Conduct, the Government’s consultation paper was released to industry for comment on June 17.
The original report contained 18 recommendations for government with respect to proposed changes to regulation of the franchising industry.
The Government is now seeking industry response with respect to each of the recommendations and whether to implement these recommendations or to select another option, including leaving the Code unchanged.
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Franchising - the changes on the horizon
24-May-2013
Franchising specialist, Corinne Attard, newly appointed Partner to the Business, Corporate and Commercial team discusses the latest Federal Government review of the Franchising Code of Conduct and the implicaitons of Alan Wein's newly released report containing 18 recommendations for Government - with respect to changes to regulation of the franchising industry.
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Shareholders in deadlock
28-May-2013
What options do you have as a shareholder of a company and your fellow shareholders seek orders for your resignation or demand a receiver be appointed to the assets of your company? Partner Tal Williams reviews a recent case of shareholders in a deadlock.
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Who owns the CEO's emails?
27-May-2013
Businesses take note! Partner Tal Williams issues a warning to businesses to ensure all work related emails are issued to and through the work system and that personal or external servers, are actively discouraged. The warning comes after a UK Court found a London company did not own it's CEO's emails.
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United we stand, divided we fall - the rise of class actions in Australia
24-May-2013
Unlike the Bible, when David takes on Goliath in the real world, Goliath almost always wins. Not any more. Enter the new species of litigation – the class action and the litigation funder. As we become more risk averse to litigation, yet continue to live in an age of consumerism where goods and services are mass produced, the idea of an army of Davids is emerging.
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