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About
Taurus Legal Management is a Melbourne-based law firm dedicated to the delivery of practical, profitable, tailored legal solutions across every field of commercial law. Our specialised team of business lawyers offer reasonably-priced commercial legal advice and outstanding personalised service. Australian businesses from a diverse range of industries seek our expertise to guide them through both one-off and ongoing legal issues. We are driven by the desire to achieve not only legal resolutions, but measurable commercial success for our clients.
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Debt Recovery
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Our people
We are a team of business lawyers united by a shared desire to translate our expertise into demonstrated commercial outcomes for the businesses we engage. As a collective, we form a knowledge base of broadly experienced, deeply skilled legal capabilities, readily tailored to the specific needs of our individual clients.
Collaborative and passionate, each member of the Taurus Legal Management team exemplifies the strength, wisdom, and integrity that is vital to commercial success.
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Dismissing an Employee for Intoxication
July 19, 2019We often get asked how an employer can terminate an employee and whether the termination has breached the fair work...
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Credit Management & Debt Recovery
June 21, 2019Credit Management & Debt Recovery When running a business, it is important to have effective credit management practices in place....
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Employment Law
May 13, 2019Employment Law In our latest vlog, Alex Martin, discusses employment law topics such as when employment solicitors is needed over...
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Surveillance in the Workplace
May 3, 2019With technology in business and our everyday lives increasing at a rapid pace, employers conducting surveillance on their employees is...
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Genuine Redundancy & Unfair Dismissal
April 18, 2019Wrongful Termination vs Unfair Dismissal This video follows on from our recent article entitled "Wrongful Termination vs Unfair Dismissal" (posted...
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Wrongful Termination vs Unfair Dismissal
April 12, 2019The recent dismissal of ABC’s managing director, Michelle Guthrie, half-way through her 5-year term has increased the attention surrounding the...
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When a residential property is sold and a contract of sale is signed, the vendor is usually happy to have...
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Caveats & Mortgages
March 25, 2019Caveats and Mortgages We all know what a mortgage on title is as the majority of us own property and...
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Dangers of Off-the-plan Contracts
March 15, 2019Buying a property off the plan is an increasingly popular choice for many buyers who want to purchase a brand-new...
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Leases
February 22, 2019In our latest vlog our Director, Alex Martin, discusses how Taurus Legal Management can assist you with your lease. We...
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Leasing Updates in 2019
February 13, 20192019 marks major changes in the law for leasing. In particular, short-stay tenancies, such as those on Airbnb, will be...
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Voluntary Administration vs Insolvency
November 22, 2018What is Insolvency? If a business can’t pay its debts on time, it is insolvent. Continuing to trade while insolvent...
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What you need to know when starting a business
November 15, 2018The following checklist sets out some issues and questions you should consider according to our Commercial Lawyers in Melbourne: Preliminary...
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Meet Jodie
October 16, 2018Meet Jodie, Executive Assistant and Office Manager at Taurus Legal Management. We don't know where we'd be without her! ...
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On 1 October 2018, our employment solicitors informed a new causal workers Ruling came into force and was inserted into...
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How do I choose my business structure?
October 12, 2018If you're thinking of starting a business, you’ll need to look at the advantages and disadvantages of each business structure...
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Meet Erin
October 1, 2018Meet Erin. Beginning her career in Employment Law, Erin knew she wanted to broaden her horizons and branch out into...
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Meet Ali
September 25, 2018Meet Ali Ali is a Senior Associate at Taurus Legal Management focused on guiding his clients through the legal minefield...
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Meet Alex
September 19, 2018Meet Alex Martin Over the next few weeks, we will be introducing our team and our services in a series...
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What to do if your Trademark is being Infringed
September 17, 2018When is a Trademark Infringed? Under the Trade Marks Act 1995 (Cth) (Act), when you register a trademark you are...
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How to Tell if Your Trademark is Distinctive
September 10, 2018The most important asset of your business is its brand. No matter how good your goods or services are, your...
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Recovering Debts from Individuals vs Companies
August 21, 2018In business, if you don’t get paid, you don’t survive. There is a lot you can do to improve your...
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How to Eliminate Debts Owed to Your Company
August 10, 2018We often act for clients in recovering debts owed to their company. While our business lawyers in Melbourne encourage our...
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Are you Handing Out Redundancy Pay for No Reason?
July 23, 2018Employers often struggle managing employees who fail to reach their performance benchmarks or have poor relationships with their colleagues. Rather...
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Understanding Your Restraint of Trade
July 4, 2018Did you know that employment contracts can stop employees from working for competitors, even after they have resigned? A properly...
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Every business needs a premises. Is it best to purchase that premises or to rent it? Good question. The answer...
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Commercial Leasing Do’s & Don’ts
June 15, 2018Almost every business has at least one lease. Leasing is a major overhead often not very well understood by business...
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Commercial Lease vs Retail Lease
May 24, 2018Do you know if your business has a commercial or a retail lease? Were you aware there is a difference...
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I have a registered business name so I don’t need a trade mark, right? Wrong. Registering a business name does...
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Why You Need A Privacy Policy NOW
March 20, 2018Why You Need A Privacy Policy NOW Every business that turns over more than $3 million is regulated by the Privacy Act...
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What You Need to Know About Selling Your Business
February 27, 2018What You Need to Know About Selling Your Business Most business owners hope to sell their businesses one day. Knowing...
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7-Eleven and changes to the Fair Work Act
February 8, 20187-Eleven and changes to the Fair Work Act Fair Work Act changes Following the record penalties of $532,000 ordered...
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Third Line Forcing No Longer Per Se Prohibited
November 3, 2017On 18 October 2017, the Government passed the Competition and Consumer Amendment (Competition Policy Review) Bill 2017 (the Bill). The...
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Capital Raising
October 17, 2017Capital Raising Raising capital is essential to start and grow businesses. It is also commonly used to fund the...
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On 5 September 2017, the Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Vulnerable Workers) Bill 2017 (the Bill) was passed by both houses...
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Unfair Contract Terms
October 6, 2017While many businesses have a set of contract terms, it may be that some of those terms are unfair and unenforceable, potentially...
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Legal Changes in the New Financial Year
July 4, 2017The new financial year marked the commencement of some legislative changes that may have the following impact: The national minimum...
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Fair Work Commission Penalty Rate Decision: A Win for Employers
February 24, 2017The Fair Work Commission has handed down a decision to slash penalty rates of workers in hospitality, fast food, retail...
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Protecting Valuable Trade Marks
September 21, 2016While many businesses will have trade marks, many of those trade marks are not registered with IP Australia. Registration of...
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