Directors of companies involved in litigation face a risk that is not always well understood — the risk that a court may order the directors to pay costs personally.
That risk is real. But the threshold for a third party
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EAGLEGATE is a law firm based in Australia that provides legal services primarily in corporate and commercial law, technology law, intellectual property, litigation and dispute resolution, reputation and privacy management, and fraud and cybercrime. The firm serves a diverse client base including corporates, startups, high-net-worth individuals, and industries driven by technology and innovation. EAGLEGATE combines legal expertise with interdisciplinary knowledge in IT, engineering, finance, and related fields to offer commercially grounded advice. Their publications focus on clarifying complex legal issues related to intellectual property rights, trade marks, patents, and cybersecurity, aiming to guide clients through transactions, commercialization, and legal disputes with practical insights.
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When Directors Siphon Company Funds — A Minority Shareholder’s Legal Options
When a business partner invests $100,000 for a 49% stake in a company and then watches the majority shareholders extract funds through loans, payments and wages — what are the legal options?
That was the situation facing Dale May, a…
Winding Up — Just and Equitable Grounds
By Tommy Chen
Where a company’s internal relationships have broken down completely, a shareholder may apply to the Court to wind up the company on just and equitable grounds. This is a remedy of last resort — but it is a powerful one,…
How to Exit a Business When Shareholders Disagree
By Tommy Chen
One of the most common outcomes sought in a shareholder dispute is an exit — a structured process by which one shareholder buys out another. But achieving a fair exit when the parties disagree on value, timing or terms is…
What Is a Shareholders Agreement?
By Tommy Chen
Shareholder disputes in startups and technology companies present unique challenges. The stakes are high — often involving equity built over years — but the legal structures are frequently informal, the documentation incomplete, and the relationships highly personal. If you own…
Shareholder Disputes in Startups
Shareholder disputes in startups and technology companies present unique challenges. The stakes are high — often involving equity built over years — but the legal structures are frequently informal, the documentation incomplete, and the relationships highly personal. EAGLEGATE acts in…
Section 232 Shareholder Oppression
By Tommy Chen
Section 232 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) is one of the most powerful tools available to shareholders who are being treated unfairly by those in control of a company. This article explains what the provision does, when it applies,…
What Is a Shareholder Dispute and What Can You Do About It?
By Tommy Chen
Shareholder disputes are among the most disruptive legal challenges a business can face. They can arise without warning, escalate quickly, and — if not handled correctly — destroy significant business value and relationships that took years to build. This article…
5 Misconceptions About Intellectual Property in Australia
Intellectual property rights are intricate and tricky. And misinterpreting the law can prove to be a costly mistake for your business. In this post, we’re clearing up some common misconceptions about intellectual property in Australia. Let’s get started.
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5 Things To Keep In Mind When Applying for a Trade Mark
For any business, the trademarking of a word, phrase, symbol, design or a combination thereof is an invaluable business asset.
For any business, the trademarking of a word, phrase, symbol, design or a combination thereof is an invaluable business asset.
For any business, the trademarking of a word, phrase, symbol, design or a combination thereof is an invaluable business asset.
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