Rolf is Managing Partner of Owen Hodge Lawyers. He has been in the legal practice since 1986 and a partner of Owen Hodge Lawyers since 1992. Rolf focuses on assisting clients to proactively manage legal responsibilities and opportunities to achieve competitive advantage. Rolf concentrates on business planning and formation, directors’ duties, corporate governance, fund raising and business succession. His major interest is to assist business owners and their financial advisers plan and implement strategies to build and exit from successful businesses.
With the pandemic exposing employees to working from home, many employees are now hesitant to return to the office. With many businesses keen to get their staff back into the office to support staff development, culture or productivity, employers may be wondering whether they can order their employees to return to the workplace. Rolf Howard discusses what the law says and the rights and responsibilities of both employees and employers in this regard.
When there is a labour shortage or a shortage of skilled workers, employers might decide to apply for a Visa to bring employees from overseas. Rolf Howard, Managing Partner, Owen Hodge Lawyers discusses what's involved and how to prepare a labour agreement.
Rolf Howard, Managing Partner, Owen Hodge Lawyers explores how the law treats unfair dismissal claims for employees on a contract with an end date and what employers need to know.
Rolf Howard, Managing Partner at Owen Hodge Lawyers, explores what to include in the agreement, what should be covered in due diligence and other factors to consider during a business sale or purchase.
Employers may also choose to insert a clause that prohibits an employee from discussing their remuneration. Such clauses are often referred to as pay secrecy clauses, and they are perfectly legal in Australia. Rolf discusses the benefits and pitfalls of the clause and whether you should leverage it.
Commercial leases need to cover all reasonably foreseeable circumstances and can therefore become somewhat complex. Nevertheless, difficulties do arise. Rolf Howard, Managing Partner at Owen Hodge Lawyers, discusses what can occur in the case of disputes.
Owen Hodge Lawyers Managing Partner, Rolf Howard discusses when a HOA may be appropriate and whether they are legally binding.
Rolf Howard, Managing Partner, Owen Hodge Lawyers discusses what may need to be disclosed in a disclosure letter during a business sale to ensure the buyer is fully informed and the seller is protected against future claims.
Rolf Howard, Managing Partner at Owen Hodge Lawyers, looks at some of the common areas in preparing employment contracts where businesses slip up and how to avoid mistakes.
Managing Partner, Owen Hodge Lawyers, Rolf Howard examines what business behaviour may be considered anti-competitive and the recourse available to other companies.