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News & Insights

2026
10
Sep

The 30% Trust Tax Fix or a New Trust Law Trap?

By: Mahoneys

The proposed 30% trust tax: the new “election” option may solve a tax problem – but could spark disputes over…

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25
Jun

Optimising a medical practitioner’s financial affairs when transitioning into retirement

By: Mahoneys

Mahoneys’ Partner Antony Harrison recently joined a panel of industry experts to discuss the legal, accounting, financial planning, wealth creation…

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03
Jun

Transitioning to private practice

By: Mahoneys

Over 1000 Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) members recently registered to hear Mahoneys’ Partner Antony Harrison, Angela Jeffrey and…

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28
May

Mahoneys named amongst the best firms in Australia

By: Mahoneys

We are proud to announce that Mahoneys has been named one of the Best Law Firms in Australia for Commercial,…

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19
May

Optimising your financial affairs as an experienced physician

By: Mahoneys

Mahoneys’ Partner Antony Harrison recently joined a panel of industry experts to discuss strategies that experienced physicians can use to optimise their…

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16
Apr

Mahoneys’ Partners recognised in Best Lawyers

By: Mahoneys

Mahoneys’ Partners Amy O’Donnell and Antony Harrison have once again been recognised among the Best Lawyers in Australia: Amy for…

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08
Apr

Mahoneys recognised in Doyle’s Guide to the Australian legal market

By: Mahoneys

Mahoneys has again been recognised in Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Market for Property & Real Estate Law. Furthermore Antony…

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02
Mar

Mahoneys assists private equity fund acquire a specialist medical centre

By: Mahoneys

Mahoneys’ Partner Antony Harrison recently assisted a private equity fund acquire a specialist medical centre – valued at ~$25m –…

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03
Feb

Contract Law Masterclass – Online contracts and electronic agreement

By: Mahoneys

Later this month Mahoneys’ Partner Rhys Williamson will join other industry leaders to deliver a Contract Law Fundamentals Masterclass. The…

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2025
23
Dec

Mahoneys supports the medical industry

By: Mahoneys

This year Mahoneys had the privilege of supporting the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) and The Professional Medical Practice…

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18
Dec

Mahoneys assist aged care provider with $75m refinance

By: Mahoneys

Mahoneys’ Partners Antony Harrison and Rhys Williamson recently acted for a large aged care provider on a $75m refinance with…

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16
Dec

Mahoneys acts on sale of $40m solar farm project

By: Mahoneys

Mahoneys’ Partners Antony Harrison and Rhys Williamson recently acted for a group of private investors on the sale of an…

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15
Dec

Mahoneys assists large corporate with succession of founding investor

By: Mahoneys

Mahoneys’ Partners Antony Harrison and Rhys Williamson recently assisted a prominent corporate group – with approx. $1 billion of assets…

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04
Sep

Transitioning to private practice

By: Mahoneys

Over 730 Royal Australasian College of Physicians members recently registered to hear Mahoneys’ Partner Antony Harrison; Paul Copeland, Arash Zamansani…

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19
Jun

Optimising your financial affairs as an experienced physician

By: Mahoneys

Over 800 Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) members recently registered to hear Mahoneys’ Partner Antony Harrison; Angela Jeffrey and…

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02
Jun

Mahoneys named amongst the best firms in Australia

By: Mahoneys

Mahoneys has once again been named amongst the Best Law Firms in Australia for Property and Leasing law. This is…

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19
May

Mahoneys recognised in Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Market

By: Mahoneys

Mahoneys has again been recognised in Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Market for Property & Real Estate Law. Furthermore…

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17
Apr

Mahoneys lawyers recognised in The Best Lawyers® in Australia

By: Mahoneys

We are pleased to announce that Mahoneys lawyers have been recognised in the latest edition of The Best Lawyers® in…

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10
Mar

Transitioning into Private Practice

By: Mahoneys

Mahoneys’ Partner Antony Harrison recently joined Angela Jeffrey, Scott Montefiore (William Buck), James Warwick (Medical and General Risk Solutions) and…

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2024
12
Nov

Buying a business – legal due diligence series – Part 3 (structure, risk and litigation)

By: Antony Harrison

Structure, risk and litigation Buying a business can be an exciting prospect, however it involves a lot of work and…

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19
Sep

Starting a group practice with colleagues

By: Mahoneys

Over 370 Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) members recently registered to hear Mahoneys’ Partner [Antony Harrison]; Angela Jeffrey and…

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17
Sep

Buying a business – legal due diligence series – Part 1 (business contracts)

By: Antony Harrison

Buying a business can be an exciting prospect, however it involves a lot of work and careful consideration to ensure…

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02
May

Optimising a physician’s financial affairs when transitioning into retirement

By: Mahoneys

Mahoneys’ Partner Antony Harrison recently joined Angela Jeffrey, Scott Montefiore (William Buck), Chris Mariani (Medical and General Risk Solutions) and…

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22
Apr

Individuals signing deeds electronically – in which states?

By: Antony Harrison

During the peak of COVID, most states and territories implemented temporary legislation allowing individuals to sign documents electronically. Since the…

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2023
18
Dec

Key employment changes as we close out 2023

By: Antony Harrison

Timeline of changes to employment laws There have been a number of new employment laws come into effect this year,…

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18
Dec

Mahoneys supports the medical industry

By: Mahoneys

This year Mahoneys had the privilege of supporting the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) and The Professional Medical Practice…

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13
Dec

Mahoneys acts on renewable energy projects

By: Mahoneys

Renewable energy is set to play an increasingly pivotal role in Australia’s energy mix, with governments and the private sector…

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31
Jul

Optimising a physician’s financial affairs when transitioning into retirement

By: Mahoneys

Mahoneys’ Partner Antony Harrison recently joined Angela Jeffrey, Scott Montefiore (William Buck) and Chris Mariani (Medical and General Risk Solutions),…

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19
May

Starting a private medical practice

By: Mahoneys

Earlier this week Mahoneys Partner Antony Harrison joined Angela Jeffrey, Scott Montefiore and Eric Flammang (William Buck) and a room…

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27
Feb

Mahoneys closes $10m capital raise for tech start-up

By: Mahoneys

Mahoneys recently assisted a technology start-up raise $10M in capital from local investors. This capital raise reflects the confidence in…

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21
Feb

Mahoneys advises on >100m acquisition of tech business

By: Mahoneys

Mahoneys recently advised a significant shareholder of a Queensland-based technology company on their $100m plus acquisition by a listed international…

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2022
06
Oct

Buying into a dental practice

By: Mahoneys

Mahoneys’ Partner Antony Harrison  recently joined Angela Jeffrey (William Buck) and Colin Taylor (BOQ Specialist) to provide Australian Dental Association…

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06
Oct

Deadline for obtaining a Director Identification Number

By: Mahoneys

In June 2020 the Federal Government passed new laws requiring every director obtain a Director Identification Number (or DIN). This…

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22
Mar

Contractor or employee? Your contract should spell it out

By: Antony Harrison

Background In February this year, the High Court handed down two significant rulings in relation to both contractors and employees.…

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21
Mar

Mandatory Director Identification Number – approaching deadlines

By: Nicola Whalley

If you are a company director, or thinking of becoming one, you must now obtain a director identification number (or DIN). The…

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08
Mar

Virtual meetings and electronic execution now permanent

By: Antony Harrison

Back in August 2021, Mahoneys brought you an article on the impending amendments to the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Act),[1]which…

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2020
04
Nov

A duty exemption for small business restructures – at last!

By: Antony Harrison

Initially published 4 November 2020. Updated following OSR expansion issued on 21 July 2021. One of the biggest problems with…

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2018
18
Dec

Implications for business when Australia implements APEC’s Cross Border Privacy Rules System next year

By: Rhys Williamson

After consultation with business and stakeholders, the Australian Government recently applied to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation economic forum (APEC) to…

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22
Nov

Unpacking recent changes to Australia’s IP legislation

By: Rhys Williamson

Recent changes to Australia’s intellectual property legislation reflect some of the recommendations made by the Productivity Commission in 2016. This…

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26
Jul

Franchise agreements, trade marks and Australian consumer law

By: Mahoneys

A franchise is a business arrangement that allows a person to operate under the name of an already established business.…

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2016
29
Sep

Unfair contract terms outlawed when dealing with small business

By: Mahoneys

On Saturday 12 November 2016, a new law will come into effect. One that prohibits unfair contract terms in standard…

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