Litigation

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What are the circumstances for insolvency?

By David Addinall, Senior Associate • June 12, 2024
In this blog post, we explore the key circumstances that lead to insolvency and how they affect individuals and businesses. Read more.
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How do I resolve disputes in construction?

By David Addinall, Senior Associate • March 27, 2024
In this comprehensive guide, Kells shares essential steps for resolving construction disputes in New South Wales. Read more here.

The Statutory Duty of Care under the Design and Building Practitioners Act

By David Addinall, Senior Associate • October 11, 2022
In 2020, the NSW Government introduced the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (DBP Act). A key reform introduced by the DBP Act is an extension of the duty of care in tort.
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The power of dispute resolution clauses

By David Addinall, Senior Associate • May 27, 2021
Dispute resolution clauses…. more important than you may think.
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Liquidated damages in residential building contracts

By David Addinall, Senior Associate • March 25, 2021
Did you know that a homeowner may now be entitled to claim for actual damages incurred as a result of a builder’s delay in excess of a nominal liquidated damages amount specified in the residential building contract.
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Security of Payment: how to claim

By David Addinall, Senior Associate • October 22, 2020
With the construction boom underway across NSW it is more crucial than ever that parties to construction contracts are familiar with their rights and obligations in responding to Payment Claims under the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 1999.
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Insolvency during COVID-19

By Kells Lawyers • June 2, 2020
During this economic climate, it is prudent for directors to be on the lookout for indicators of insolvency.
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Alternative avenues of relief for creditors to recover debts during COVID-19

By Kells Lawyers • April 17, 2020
This article covers the recent economic measures the government announced in providing relief for financially distressed individuals and businesses affected by COVID-19.
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Temporary relief for financially distressed businesses

By David Addinall, Senior Associate • March 25, 2020
The Government's economic response aims to implement measures to prevent otherwise profitable and viable businesses from facing financial distress during the next 6 months.
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