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Rolf Howard

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.

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Jun 29, 2022
Legal
Is it legal to include a ‘pay secrecy’ clause in my employment contracts?
Rolf Howard

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. 

May 23, 2022
Legal
A guide to commercial leasing disputes
Rolf Howard

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. 

Mar 22, 2022
Legal
What is a Heads of Agreement?
Rolf Howard

Owen Hodge Lawyers Managing Partner, Rolf Howard discusses when a HOA may be appropriate and whether they are legally binding. 

Jan 27, 2022
Legal
The role of disclosure during a business sale
Rolf Howard

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.

Jul 19, 2021
Legal
What counts as unfair contract terms? 
Rolf Howard

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. 

May 17, 2021
Legal
What is considered anti-competitive behaviour in business?
Rolf Howard

Managing Partner, Owen Hodge Lawyers, Rolf Howard examines what business behaviour may be considered anti-competitive and the recourse available to other companies. 

Mar 15, 2021
Legal
Casual employment to be redefined under the Fair Work Act
Rolf Howard

As the Government takes steps to redefine casual employment in the Fair Work Act, Rolf Howard, Managing Partner, Owen Hodge Lawyers, discusses how this will impact employers and what they can expect.

Feb 10, 2021
Legal
How businesses can avoid a March insolvency cliff
Rolf Howard

There is concern that insolvency proceedings for businesses will begin to climb as stimulus and other forms of relief end in March 2021. Rolf Howard of Owen Hodge Lawyers discusses how businesses can weather any March cliff and avoid insolvency. 

Dec 15, 2020
Legal
How to protect your company's confidential information
Rolf Howard

Rolf Howard, Managing Partner at Owen Hodge Lawyers, details what businesses should know about protecting their valuable information from being leaked or stolen by employees.

Nov 19, 2020
Legal
How COVID-19 has impacted the 2020-21 Australian migration program 
Rolf Howard

Rolf Howard, Owen Hodge Lawyers Managing Partner, discusses the implications of changes to the migration program resulting from COVID-19 and what we can expect going forward. 

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