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From 1 July 2026, Australian law firms are required to comply with Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) obligations. The requirements are designed to prevent the use of legal services for money laundering, terrorism financing, other serious financial…

Owners corporations have responsibilities to manage and administer the strata scheme for the benefit of owners within the scheme. The Tribunal is typically reluctant to interfere with the democratic decision-making processes at general meetings, recognising that lot owners are generally…

Congratulations to Chris Drayton who is ranked in the 2026 Doyles Guide of leading leasing lawyers in NSW.  The listing details lawyers identified by clients and peers for their expertise and abilities across retail, commercial and industrial leasing matters in…

The NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) has launched its 2026 single-theme audit programme, with the current focus falling on significant payments made by non-government schools to third-party service providers. This announcement is directly relevant to any independent or non-government school…

In the recent decision of John Goubran & Associates Pty Ltd ACN 070 974 819 v The Owners – Strata Plan 57150 [2026] NSWDC 9 , the District Court has ruled that recent amendments to section 106(6) of the Strata…

Makinson d’Apice Lawyers acted on behalf of the Sydney Eye Hospital in the proceedings. Mr Busa’s appeal was dismissed.

We have been informed that a phishing email has been distributed to private individuals and businesses claiming that we are representing a business who is taking action for copyright infringement. Please note that this email was not distributed by us…

The Retirement Villages Regulation 2025 (2025 Regulation) replaces the Retirement Villages Regulation 2017. While the regulatory framework is largely retained, the 2025 Regulation introduces several notable changes.

Our Estate Planning, Wills and Litigation team has once again been ranked in multiple listings in the 2025 Doyles Guide.

We are thrilled to announce that Nicholas Regener has been ranked as a Leading Administrative & Public Law Lawyer in NSW.