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Mahoneys supports the medical industry
This year Mahoneys had the privilege of supporting the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) and The Professional Medical Practice…
MoreMahoneys assist aged care provider with $75m refinance
Mahoneys’ Partners Antony Harrison and Rhys Williamson recently acted for a large aged care provider on a $75m refinance with…
MoreMahoneys acts on sale of $40m solar farm project
Mahoneys’ Partners Antony Harrison and Rhys Williamson recently acted for a group of private investors on the sale of an…
MoreMahoneys assists large corporate with succession of founding investor
Mahoneys’ Partners Antony Harrison and Rhys Williamson recently assisted a prominent corporate group – with approx. $1 billion of assets…
MoreTransitioning to private practice
Over 730 Royal Australasian College of Physicians members recently registered to hear Mahoneys’ Partner Antony Harrison; Paul Copeland, Arash Zamansani…
MoreOptimising your financial affairs as an experienced physician
Over 800 Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) members recently registered to hear Mahoneys’ Partner Antony Harrison; Angela Jeffrey and…
MoreOptimising a medical practitioner’s financial affairs when transitioning into retirement
Mahoneys’ Partner Antony Harrison recently joined other industry experts to discuss the legal, accounting, financial planning, wealth creation and insurance…
MoreMahoneys recognised in Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Market
Mahoneys has again been recognised in Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Market for Property & Real Estate Law. Furthermore…
MoreMahoneys lawyers recognised in The Best Lawyers® in Australia
We are pleased to announce that Mahoneys lawyers have been recognised in the latest edition of The Best Lawyers® in…
MoreTransitioning into Private Practice
Mahoneys’ Partner Antony Harrison recently joined Angela Jeffrey, Scott Montefiore (William Buck), James Warwick (Medical and General Risk Solutions) and…
MorePrivate Practice Essentials
Mahoneys’ Partner Antony Harrison recently joined other industry experts to discuss business, financial, wealth and legal considerations when starting, running or…
MoreQRO Public Ruling confirms payroll tax exemption for GP practices
Following the recent promises by the Queensland government to exempt GP practices from payroll tax, the Queensland Revenue Office (QRO)…
MoreMahoneys supports the medical industry
This year Mahoneys had the privilege of supporting the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) and The Professional Medical Practice…
MoreStarting a private practice
Mahoneys’ Partner Antony Harrison recently joined other industry experts to discuss what legal, accounting, insurance and operational requirements need to…
MoreBuying a business – legal due diligence series – Part 3 (structure, risk and litigation)
Structure, risk and litigation Buying a business can be an exciting prospect, however it involves a lot of work and…
MoreBoosting a physician’s financial health
Over 620 Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) members recently registered to hear Mahoneys’ Partner Antony Harrison and William Buck…
MoreLandlords beware: is your security really secure?
Under many leases, a landlord will require a tenant to provide security to secure the performance of the tenant’s obligations…
MoreUber payroll tax decision – does it affect medical practices?
In the recent NSW case of Uber Australia Pty Ltd v Chief Commissioner of State Revenue [2024] NSWSC 1124, the…
MoreFurther payroll tax relief planned for Queensland GP practices
In an earlier update – Payroll Tax Amnesty for GPs – we reported on the Queensland Government’s decision to apply…
MoreBuying a business – legal due diligence series – Part 2 (property)
Buying a business can be an exciting prospect, however it involves a lot of work and careful consideration to ensure…
MoreNew anti-discrimination laws in Queensland – what you need to know
On 19 September 2024, the Respect at Work and Other Matters Amendment Act 2024 (Act) was introduced. The Act amends…
MoreStarting a group practice with colleagues
Over 370 Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) members recently registered to hear Mahoneys’ Partner [Antony Harrison]; Angela Jeffrey and…
MoreBuying a business – legal due diligence series – Part 1 (business contracts)
Buying a business can be an exciting prospect, however it involves a lot of work and careful consideration to ensure…
MoreRight to disconnect laws now in effect
Changes to employment laws now in effect: it’s important you know as ignorance of this new law is no excuse…
MoreOptimising an experienced physician’s financial affairs
Over 630 Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) members recently registered to hear Mahoneys’ Partner Antony Harrison; Julie O’Reilly, Scott…
MorePayroll tax relief for GPs in Victoria and South Australia
On 22 May 2024, both the Victorian and South Australian governments announced GPs who offer bulk-billing consultations will receive exemptions…
MoreOptimising a physician’s financial affairs when transitioning into retirement
Mahoneys’ Partner Antony Harrison recently joined Angela Jeffrey, Scott Montefiore (William Buck), Chris Mariani (Medical and General Risk Solutions) and…
MoreIndividuals signing deeds electronically – in which states?
During the peak of COVID, most states and territories implemented temporary legislation allowing individuals to sign documents electronically. Since the…
MoreTransitioning into private practice
Mahoneys’ Partner Antony Harrison recently joined Angela Jeffrey, Scott Montefiore (William Buck), Chris Mariani (Medical and General Risk Solutions) and…
MoreImportant Employment and Workplace Changes
The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023, which sought to make significant changes to Australia’s employment and workplace…
MoreKey employment changes as we close out 2023
Timeline of changes to employment laws There have been a number of new employment laws come into effect this year,…
MoreMahoneys supports the medical industry
This year Mahoneys had the privilege of supporting the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) and The Professional Medical Practice…
MoreBoosting a physician’s financial health
Last weekend over 480 physicians registered to hear Mahoneys’ Partner Antony Harrison; Paul Copeland and Scott Montefiore (William Buck); and…
MoreAntony Harrison celebrates 25 years as an Australian lawyer
Mahoneys would like to congratulate Antony Harrison on achieving a significant professional milestone – 25 years as an Australian lawyer.…
MoreImportant Payroll Tax Webinar
Mahoneys’ Partner Antony Harrison recently joined Paul Copeland (William Buck) to provide an overview of recently issued Payroll Tax Rulings…
MoreSave yourself a world of pain with a shareholders agreement
With ventures involving more than one person, lawyers, accountants and financial advisors will usually recommend some form of shareholders agreement.…
MoreFavourable payroll tax ruling to be issued next week
The Queensland Government has just announced that a tax ruling will be issued next week to make it clear that,…
MoreStarting a Group Private Practice with Colleagues
Mahoneys’ Partner Antony Harrison recently joined other industry experts to discuss what legal, accounting, and operational requirements need to be…
MoreOptimising a physician’s financial affairs when transitioning into retirement
Mahoneys’ Partner Antony Harrison recently joined Angela Jeffrey, Scott Montefiore (William Buck) and Chris Mariani (Medical and General Risk Solutions),…
MoreOptimising a physician’s financial affairs
Mahoneys Partner Antony Harrison recently joined Julie O’Reilly, Scott Montefiore (William Buck), Tracey Gardiner (TG Property Solutions) and Drewe Barrett…
MoreStarting a private medical practice
Earlier this week Mahoneys Partner Antony Harrison joined Angela Jeffrey, Scott Montefiore and Eric Flammang (William Buck) and a room…
MoreStarting a private medical practice
Mahoneys Partner Antony Harrison recently joined Paul Copeland (William Buck), Scott Montefiore (William Buck) and Chris Mariani (Medical & General…
MoreThomas & Naaz update: Court of Appeal suggests mechanism where payroll tax is not payable!
Many medical practices haven been apprehensively waiting for the NSW Court of Appeal decision of Thomas and Naaz Pty Ltd…
MoreChanges to the unfair contract term regime commence this year
Companies should be aware of changes to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) (CCA) coming into effect this year…
MorePayroll tax amnesty for GPs – what does it mean?
The recent ruling on payroll tax and its application to medical practices has caused quite the flurry within the industry.[1]…
MoreMahoneys closes $10m capital raise for tech start-up
Mahoneys recently assisted a technology start-up raise $10M in capital from local investors. This capital raise reflects the confidence in…
MoreMahoneys advises on >100m acquisition of tech business
Mahoneys recently advised a significant shareholder of a Queensland-based technology company on their $100m plus acquisition by a listed international…
MoreProtecting the family home
Purchasing the family home is one of the most significant investments most couples will make. When it comes to deciding…
MoreA director can be personally liable for knowing something, even if they didn’t know
When a director makes a decision, they have to do so in the best interest of the company. They can’t,…
MoreInterplay between asset protection and estate planning
Mahoneys Partner Antony Harrison recently joined Paul Copeland (William Buck), Scott Montefiore (William Buck) and Chris Mariani (Medical and General…
MoreBuying into a dental practice
Mahoneys’ Partner Antony Harrison recently joined Angela Jeffrey (William Buck) and Colin Taylor (BOQ Specialist) to provide Australian Dental Association…
MoreDeadline for obtaining a Director Identification Number
In June 2020 the Federal Government passed new laws requiring every director obtain a Director Identification Number (or DIN). This…
MoreAsset protection for doctors
Mahoneys’ Partner Antony Harrison recently joined Paul Copeland (William Buck), Scott Montefiore (William Buck) and Chris Mariani (Medical and General…
MoreMedical Practice Payroll Tax Decision: Thomas and Naaz Appeal Upheld
In October 2021, Mahoneys wrote an article on the NSW decision of Thomas and Naaz Pty Ltd v Chief Commissioner…
MoreJoining a private practice – legal considerations
Mahoneys lawyer Rhys Williamson recently joined other industry experts for a Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) webinar focused on…
MoreContractor or employee? Your contract should spell it out
Background In February this year, the High Court handed down two significant rulings in relation to both contractors and employees.…
MoreMandatory Director Identification Number – approaching deadlines
If you are a company director, or thinking of becoming one, you must now obtain a director identification number (or DIN). The…
MoreVirtual meetings and electronic execution now permanent
Back in August 2021, Mahoneys brought you an article on the impending amendments to the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Act),[1]which…
MoreCelebrating 20 years in business
Today marks a significant milestone in the firm’s history – it is 20 years since Mahoney Lawyers commenced trading. …
MoreStrategies for boosting financial wealth
Mahoneys Partner Antony Harrison recently joined Paul Copeland (William Buck Accountants), Scott Montefiore (William Buck Qld) and Chris Mariani (Medical…
MoreImportant Medical Practice Payroll Tax Decision
Thomas and Naaz – the latest court case and what medical practices need to know. The recent NSW court decision…
MoreIncreased protections against unfair contract terms
In early September, the government released the proposed amendments to the unfair contract terms regime under the Australian Consumer Law…
MoreStarting a private practice
Mahoneys partner Antony Harrison recently presented on The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) webinar focusing on the benefits, challenges and…
MoreStarting a private practice
Mahoneys partner Antony Harrison recently presented to a room full of specialists at the Gold Coast Private Hospital (GCPH) on the…
MoreTechnology and the Corporations Act: recent amendments and what they mean for you
The Australian Government is in the process of amending the Corporations Act so that companies can use technology to hold…
MoreChange to casual employment arrangements
Recent amendments to the Federal Fair Work Act 2009 have changed the workplace entitlements and obligations for casual employees. The…
MoreMahoneys presents to RACP members
Mahoneys Partner Antony Harrison recently joined Paul Copeland (William Buck), Scott Montefiore (Hillross Montefiore & Co) and Chris Mariani (Medical…
MoreAmendments to the Franchising Code: what it means for you
From 1 July 2021, changes to the Franchising Code of Conduct (Code) [1] will be rolled out to address the…
MoreFranchising Code changes: what it means for you
From 1 July 2021, changes to the Franchising Code of Conduct will be rolled out to address the perceived power…
MoreHow to gift your wealth
Last week Mahoneys Partner Antony Harrison sat down with the Professional Medical Practice to discuss the options that a person…
MoreSetting up a private medical practice
Last week Mahoneys Partner Antony Harrison joined Paul Copeland (from William Buck) and Scott Montefiore (from Hillross Montefiore & Co)…
MorePayroll Tax Alert
The AMA (NSW) has reportedly recently been in touch with its members to warn of payroll tax audits and the…
MoreA duty exemption for small business restructures – at last!
Initially published 4 November 2020. Updated following OSR expansion issued on 21 July 2021. One of the biggest problems with…
MoreAsset protection: the banks and what you need to know about structuring your financial affairs
At Mahoneys, our Commercial Lawyers are seeing a growing number of clients coming to us for help after being told…
MoreWhat health care practices should consider when engaging practitioners
There are a number of ways health care practices can structure their business and engage health care practitioners to work…
MoreThe serviced office model and payroll tax exposure: What medical practices need to know
A recent court decision in Victoria is a timely reminder for medical and allied health practices operating under a shared…
MoreMedicare shared debt “claw back” scheme
The way that medical rooms are managed, and in particular – how Medicare benefits have been claimed – has changed…
MoreMedical practice structuring and home ownership
Structuring your medical practice to protect the family home Are you a medical practitioner? Trading as a trust may be…
MoreBuyer beware: the definition of a ‘foreign person’ goes further than we think for duty and land tax purposes
You may have heard that some states in Australia have introduced a duty and/or land tax surcharge for foreign persons…
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