Prior to my involvement with his affairs and following his unexpected death, my client had inadvertently created a devastating financial legacy that would take years to sort out and cost his estate hundreds of thousands of dollars to resolve. The situation had arisen in part because he received poor advice concerning a very large contribution of vested…
Health and self-care are paramount in any profession, not least of all the mining and resources sector due to the obligatory long hours and physicality of the work. For some time now, the nature of this sector has led to resistance to the investment of sufficient time and resources in occupational health and safety. Joan…
To explain the legal impacts of COVID-19 regarding employment law, Robert Lamb, Director at Hillhouse Legal Partners, recently presented a webinar for the Institute of Quarrying. Hillhouse Legal Partners provide legal support for mining and resources executives, professionals and business owners. The webinar covers key elements of Australian employment law and examines the relevant economic stimulus…
For recipients of a past, current or future executive share scheme living in Australia or overseas, this video summarises key considerations as well as why you need specialist advice to make the most of your ESS: Vesting and the crucial decision about what you should do with newly vested shares; The implications of multiple tax…
