Connected Legal and Commercial

Connected Legal and Commercial Connected Legal led by Monique Hennessy is a law firm for creative industries, tech and E-commerce.

This one meant a lot to read 🤍 Clear, steady guidance can make all the difference when things feel uncertain.
13/05/2026

This one meant a lot to read 🤍

Clear, steady guidance can make all the difference when things feel uncertain.

If you’re a company director, you’ve probably had to make decisions in situations where the full picture isn’t clear.Cas...
11/05/2026

If you’re a company director, you’ve probably had to make decisions in situations where the full picture isn’t clear.

Cash flow timing. Delayed payments. Balancing competing priorities while trying to keep the business moving.

That’s part of running a company.

Where it becomes more complex is when the business starts to struggle to meet its obligations as they fall due.

At that point, the focus shifts. Not just to the performance of the business, but to the decisions being made by those responsible for it.

That’s where director duties tend to come into sharper focus, particularly under the Corporations Act.

It’s not always obvious in the moment. Most decisions feel reasonable at the time. The issue is how those decisions are viewed later, with the benefit of hindsight.

We’ve unpacked this in more detail in our latest blog, including where the line tends to sit and what directors should be paying attention to.

If you’re running a company or sit on a board, it’s worth understanding before you’re in the middle of it.

You can read the full blog here: www.connectedlegal.com.au/blog/director-duties-australia

Disclaimer: This content is general information only and does not take into account your specific circumstances. It is not legal advice and should not be relied on as such. If this is relevant to you, it’s worth getting advice tailored to your situation.

New feedback just in ✉️A strong result for the client, and a good reminder of how much the right support matters.Paula, ...
30/04/2026

New feedback just in ✉️

A strong result for the client, and a good reminder of how much the right support matters.

Paula, our senior lawyer who works closely on property matters, helped keep everything steady from start to finish.

We’re always grateful for feedback like this.
Thank you again for the trust you place in us.

Taylor Swift has filed to trademark her voice.At first, it sounds like something only celebrities would worry about.But ...
30/04/2026

Taylor Swift has filed to trademark her voice.

At first, it sounds like something only celebrities would worry about.

But it points to a bigger shift.

We’re starting to see more questions around identity, content, and ownership as AI tools become part of everyday business.

This is a simple breakdown of what’s changing, and why it’s worth paying attention to earlier rather than later.

Lest we forget.Today, we pause to reflect and honour the courage and sacrifice of the ANZACs, and all those who have ser...
24/04/2026

Lest we forget.

Today, we pause to reflect and honour the courage and sacrifice of the ANZACs, and all those who have served.

We never take feedback like this lightly.Thank you for trusting us to support your business decisions.
23/04/2026

We never take feedback like this lightly.

Thank you for trusting us to support your business decisions.

If you’re in business with a partner, you’ve probably had a meeting like this.Nothing major goes wrong.But the decision ...
21/04/2026

If you’re in business with a partner, you’ve probably had a meeting like this.

Nothing major goes wrong.

But the decision takes longer than it should.
The conversation doesn’t really land.

You leave thinking,
“that felt harder than it needed to be.”

Most people don’t think much of it at the time.

But when it starts happening more often, it’s usually a sign something has shifted.

We’ve broken down how these situations tend to unfold in practice, including what tends to happen when one person eventually wants out.

Worth a read if any of this feels familiar: www.connectedlegal.com.au/blog/business-partner-dispute-australia

08/04/2026

This is what running a business actually looks like.

Everything is connected.

Do you have a business partner? A conversation like this comes up more often than you’d think. “We should expand.” “I do...
07/04/2026

Do you have a business partner?

A conversation like this comes up more often than you’d think.

“We should expand.”
“I don’t think we’re ready.”

No argument. Just a pause where no one’s sure what happens next.

Or sometimes it’s quieter.

“I’ve been thinking about stepping away.”

And then the questions start.

How does that work? Who decides what the shares are worth? Can one person move forward without the other?

That’s usually when the shareholder agreement gets pulled out and read properly.

We’ve broken down a few clauses that tend to matter most when you get to that point.

Read more: www.connectedlegal.com.au/blog/shareholder-agreement-clauses-australia-sme

07/04/2026

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The risks are usually in the lease.

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