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.
Rolf Howard, Managing Partner, Owen Hodge Lawyers, discusses some of the most common disputes between business owners in Australia, how to avoid them, and what steps to take if an amicable solution seems out of reach.
Rolf Howard, Managing Partner, Owen Hodge Lawyers looks at why navigating AI's legal and ethical terrain is crucial for responsible implementation.
As of December 6th, 2023, new legislation has significantly impacted the use of fixed-term contracts (FTC) and maximum-term contracts in Australia. These changes aim to provide greater security and stability for employees, particularly those who have been engaged on a series of consecutive contracts. Rolf Howard, Managing Partner at Owen Hodge Lawyers explores what business needs to know.
Starting a business while on a visa is not quite so straightforward as it is for citizens. Visa holders might have to deal with complex and changing immigration laws, strict visa conditions, and potential legal consequences. Rolf Howard, Managing Partner at Owen Hodge Lawyers discusses what visa holders need to know.
Enterprise Agreements can be a great way to ensure that employees and employers are protected, without the added complexity of awards. Rolf Howard, Managing Partner at Owen Hodge Lawyers, discusses what employers and employees need to know.
Under the Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws in Australia, a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) has a legal obligation to manage what are known as ‘psychosocial risks’ that could affect an employee's mental health. So, where does this responsibility begin and end? Rolf Howard, Managing Partner at Owen Hodge Lawyers explores what employers need to know.
Managing Partner, Owen Hodge Lawyers Rolf Howard discusses what companies need to know in regard to effective and compliant board meetings.
There are a number of Australian laws and regulations that businesses need to be aware of and comply with to effectively manage cyber security risks. Rolf Howard, Managing Partner at Owen Hodge Lawyers, explores what businesses need to know.
Rolf Howard, Managing Partner, Owen Hodge Lawyers discusses the potential business risks of using AI tools and how to avoid or manage them.
The sale of a business involves several steps after the basic sale terms are agreed between the seller and the buyer. Rolf examines these steps, guiding would-be sellers and buyers on what to consider.