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HHG Legal has recently been successful in dealing with prosecutions by the Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia on behalf of farmers.

Wind Farm Agreements: Analysing Stakeholder Benefits In Western Australia, developers are increasingly approaching landowners to establish wind farms on their…

HHG Legal Group, a leading law firm known for its commitment to excellence, is pleased to announce a significant enhancement to its Employment Law team. This strategic expansion reinforces the firm’s dedication to providing comprehensive legal services to clients across Western Australia. 

A Will is an essential tool that ensures that your loved ones are looked after and that your wishes are respected. Entering a new relationship or getting married is an exciting time, but it is also an important time to ensure that your Will is updated.

Associate Amy Dunlop discusses the importance of  considering your pet’s welfare when making your Will. Making provision for your pets…

The Importance of Drafting Your Will Upon Marriage Associate, Emma Catterall discusses the legal considerations and best practices of drafting…

High Court changes landscape of arbitrations where claims may involve multiple wrongdoers The High Court recently delivered a landmark ruling…

Special Counsel, Lucy Ferreira discusses the importance of managing digital assets. In today’s digital age, the scope of a person’s…

Senior Associate, Dianne Caruso discusses whether the Court may vary final parenting Orders. Does section 65DAAA differ from the rule…

The roles of an executor and a trustee, though often held by the same person, have distinct responsibilities in managing a deceased person’s estate.

The Harman undertaking is an implied undertaking made to the Court that any documents produced for the purposes of Court proceedings are not to be used for any ulterior purpose, other than the litigation in which they were produced.

The Criminal Investigation Act 2006 (WA) gives the Western Australian Police powers to investigate, and ask questions of people, in circumstances where they hold a reasonable objective belief that a person has been involved in the commission of a criminal offence.

Key employer takeaways in relation to the right to disconnect:
Take reasonable steps to limit after hours contact with employees;
Engage in consultation with employees to seek an understanding about when after hours contact may be acceptable;
Provide training to supervisors on the right to disconnect; and
Update workplace policies and employment contracts as needed.

There are many different types of stealing offences a person could be criminally charged with by the Western Australian Police.

The Family Violence Programme is available to an accused person who has been formally charged, by the Western Australian Police, with a “family violence” offence. The programme is funded by the Department of Justice and is of no cost to an accused.

While bereavement is not how most people might see themselves coming into equity, the last thing you want to be unsure about when processing the loss of a loved one is how inheriting property works.

HHG Legal Group Director Simon Creek and Associate, Richard Dewar, pay tribute to the legacy of the WA farming community…

The duties of an executor or administrator (legal personal representative) can sometimes be exhausting and when you finally have the estate in a position ready for distribution, this job can get even more difficult if you cannot find or identify a beneficiary.

Timing is vital when bringing a legal action; wait too long, and you may lose the right to commence legal proceedings. This is known as a “limitation period”.

Provocation is a defence which can be used if you are charged with an assault. The defence Provocation is defined in section 245 of the Criminal Code Act Compilation Act 1913.

HHG Legal Group Special Counsel, Lucy Ferreira, and Lawyer, Maria Zappala, have provided guidance on the essential role of a…

HHG Legal Group Senior Associate, Alex Turner, has provided guidance on Enduring Power of Attorney – responsibilities and risks. Responsibilities…

HHG Legal Group Associate, Richard Dewar, has provided a an update on the Firearm Bill 2024 (Western Australia). The ‘safety’ is…

Associate, Emma Catterall in our Wills & Estates Team and Lawyer, Jordan Schweitzer in our Family Law team explore how the…

Associate, Emma Catterall in our Wills & Estates Team and Lawyer, Jordan Schweitzer in our Family Law team discuss how…

It is a well-documented fact that incorporating plant life into workspaces can have a profound effect on employee well-being and…

Emma Cohen, Associate in our Commercial Litigation team outlines 10 things to think about when starting up a Business in…

Succession planning is the process of putting in place strategies to future-proof your business, whether that be from loss of key personnel, sale of the business, your retirement or your death.

Senior Associate, Kimberly Jones, has expertly outlined the latest updates stemming from this legislation, which have already begun to take…

HHG Legal Group Associate, Richard Dewar, has provided a thorough analysis of new firearm laws in Western Australia. Introduction: Ownership of…