Harris Freidman’s approach to Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing
June 2026 - Nicole Eadie New compliance requirements are coming. From 1 July 2026, law firms (along with accountants, conveyancers, real estate agents and certain dealers) will be brought into Australia’s Anti‑Money Laundering and
You Still Must Read the Fine Print: Key Questions After ASIC v Bekier
June 2026 When asked about this Judgement, Scott Freidman, Director of Harris Freidman Lawyers says it plainly, “There is a moment in almost every major governance failure where, in hindsight, someone knew something they
Planning ahead: do you need an enduring power of attorney and enduring guardianship?
June 2026 - Brenda Fang The short answer is yes. Planning ahead allows you to prepare for a situation where you may lose the capacity to manage your personal and financial affairs. An Enduring Power
Cheap Wills, Expensive Mistakes: Why You Should Not Use a DIY Will Kit
August 2025 - Nicola Sharp As prices rise and we enter the “spending season,” many are looking for ways to save money. One area seeing growth is online will providers, with prices as low
Transfer Duty Explained
August 2025 - Hannah Phelps Transfer duty (stamp duty) is a significant cost for anyone purchasing or transferring property in New South Wales (NSW). It applies not only to residential and commercial purchases but
How important are the words in my Will? A look at The Estate of Thwaite
July 2025 - Nicola Sharp Earlier this month, Justice Mark Richmond gave a judgment in the matter of The Estate of Thwaite. The case was a request for judicial advice for the interpretation of