Pointon Partners is one of Australia's leading providers of legal services to businesses and their stakeholders. We are specifically known for our expertise in the following areas: Commercial Law Taxation Law Litigation Intellectual Property Information Technology Employment Law Personal Property At Pointon Partners we work on matters using a team methodology comprising from one to four legal operators depending on the size and complexity of the matter and the appropriate skill level and charge out rate as required. This enables us to handle matters from the most complex and the most sophisticated commercial transactions down to simple matters. Pointon Partners offers the expertise and experience of a large commercial law firm which is coupled with the personal service and attention that can only be offered by an expert legal firm. The firm acts in matters in all Australian jurisdictions and also internationally together with appropriate legal representatives in those jurisdictions. The firm is committed to: Providing a service which meets a client's objectives, both legal and commercial; Being pro-active not only remedial; Building enduring relationships with clients; Providing clients with a competitive advantage; Delivering practical and realistic solutions. Our commitment to the quality of our services means that you are assured of a personal relationship with our lawyers including direct partner supervision, the support of our specialist skills and complete openness in all your dealings with the firm. At the direction of the firm, a client may be allocated client internet website username and password.  The information that will be made available upon current and past matters will be agreed with the client. A management report service on a clients matters is also available upon discussion and agreement with the client and the firm. Terri Irwin, Australia Zoo in legal win Pointon Partners recently represented Australia Zoo and others in proceedings bought against them in the County Court of Victoria. The action was dismissed under a confidential settlement agreement that saw the moneys paid into court by the plaintiffs as security for costs paid to the defendants. Newsletter includes the following articles: The Fair Work Bill (2008) - shows the Labor Governments substantive changes to workplace relations legislation as it stood under Work Choices. National Building Package - announced by the Government on 12 December 2008. An investment allowance increase for all taxpayers by 30 percent has been granted for all contracts entered into between 13 December 2008 and 30 June 2009. Vickery J in Xiao v Perpetual Trustee Company Anor [2008] VSC 412 (‘Xiao’) highlights serious consequences for landlords of retail premises. Insolvency Trading - with the down turn in the economy an increasing number on companies face the risk of insolvency. Directors of such companies need to be aware of their risk of personal liability for failing their duty to prevent insolvency trading of a company. Hansen Beverage Company v Bickfords (Australia) Pty Ltd (2008) FCAFC 181 shows the importance of Trade Mark Registration. With negative economic conditions, litigation is likely to increase, therefore be aware of your rights and obligations in relation to Subpoenas. Newletter Archive Autumn 2009 Spring 2008 Summer 2008 Spring 2007 The Eyes for Africa Charitable Foundation: was established in March 2007 by Julie Tyers. Julie is an opthalmic nurse with over 30 years experience in an eye hospital in Melbourne. The Foundation provides sight restoring cataract operations to remote villagers in Ehthiopa, who would otherwise not have access to them and who would most likely be blind for the rest of their lives. Pointon Partners provides Pro-bono services to Eyes for Africa and is proud to assist it in it's endeavours. For further information about Eyes for Africa please click on the video link. (Note: Windows Media is required to access the video). © Pointon Partners Disclaimer & Privacy Policy