News | Watson Webb

Recent Insights

TECHFUEL -V- COULSON

When it comes to preparing a contract, a non-negotiable is ensuring that it is precise, robust and well-drafted. A failure to do so can cause parties to get...

Implications of the 2025 Updates to the Franchising Code of Conduct

In Australia, the franchising industry is governed by the Franchising Code of Conduct (the Code) which is a mandatory industry code and is prescribed under ...

Alternate Dispute Resolution and Franchising Disputes

Franchising is an important part of the business economy in Australia. It combines the business systems, brand awareness and support of franchisors with ...

Protecting Your Business: Commercial Lease Terms NSW Tenants Shouldn’t Overlook

Signing a commercial lease is not just about securing premises. It is a long-term legal commitment that can affect cash flow, operational flexibility, and ...

Key Elements to Consider When Buying a Property in NSW

Purchasing a property in NSW can be an overwhelming and risky financial decision to make. Whilst the digital age has evolved and the online conveyancing ...

Preparation and Advice on Loan Documents

It is commonplace for individuals and businesses to, at some point, borrow money. In those circumstances, it is often a requirement for the borrower to ...

Re-Shaping Security: Reforms to the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth)

The Personal PropertySecurities Act 2009 (Cth) (PPSA) was a revolution in Australia’s lawof securities (in the sense of giving something to secure ...

When $3,050 of Crypto Becomes Millions and Ends in Liquidation: Ex NF Pty Ltd (in liq) v Munneke [2025] SASC 165

In the case of Ex NF Pty Ltd (In Liq) & Anor v Munneke & Ors [2025] SASC 165 the Court considered the ever-evolving relationship between crypto, insolvency ...

Lending, Security and Enforcement: Navigating Simple and Complex Financing Arrangements

When acting for a Lender, it is fundamental to identify the appropriate way to register the security that the Borrower and/or Guarantor are providing to the ...

When a “Fair Wind” Cannot Save a Sinking Ship: NSW Court of Appeal Clarifies the Limits of the “Facilitation Principle” in Proving Loss

In Financialstrategy.com.au Pty Ltd (in liq) v Bailey Roberts Group Pty Limited (in liq) [2026] NSWCA 74, the New South Wales Court of Appeal reaffirmed ...