COVID-19 Update: Transport and logistics
Elizabeth McDonald 12/05/2020Australia's Federal and State Governments have announced various measures to assist Australia's air freight industry and heavy vehicle industry as a response to COVID-19.
Corporate Update: Online meetings and electronic document execution
Andrew Windybank 07/05/2020In response to the change in business practices due to COVID-19, on Tuesday 5 May 2020 the Federal Treasurer implemented temporary amendments to the requirements under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) regulating meetings and execution of company documents.
Family Wealth & Business Succession
Creating or changing a will or power of attorney during the COVID-19 pandemic
Phillip Hewitt 27/04/2020Making or changing your estate plan during the COVID-19 pandemic has just become easier with new laws that allow wills, powers of attorney and enduring guardian appointments to be made by Zoom, Skype, WhatsApp and FaceTime.
Intellectual Property Updates in response to COVID-19 pandemic
Annick Vincent 20/04/2020The IP team at SWS Lawyers is closely monitoring announcements made by IP Australia and international IP offices and corresponding with overseas co-advisors to provide the latest information to our clients.
SWS Lawyers named honorary legal advisors for 2022 Australian Deaf Games
16/04/2020SWS Lawyers is pleased to announce its corporate partnership with the 2022 Australian Deaf Games to be staged in the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie area.