Hammond Nguyen Turnbull in Parramatta, New South Wales | Corporate lawyer

Hammond Nguyen Turnbull

Locality: Parramatta, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 9687 6880

Address: Suite 1, Level 4, 17-21 Macquarie Street 2150 Parramatta, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.hntlegal.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Two minutes with Andrew Pacini, Property, Wills and Estates Lawyer How have you and HNT Legal adapted to COVID-19? Using video conferencing and keeping in regular contact with my colleagues has helped me and the other lawyers at the firm keep some normalcy to the situation. The culture at HNT Legal is very personable and down to earth, which really helps me to enjoy my job. Even though I am not at the office a lot these days, I am constantly on the phone to my clients to ma...ke sure they are ok and they know we are here for them. Whats a good thing about Working From Home? Not having to touch or fight people for seats on the train and being in close proximity to my fridge means I can snack whenever I want (this might end up being a bad thing later on when gyms open up again.) New skills learnt during ISO? My cooking game is 1000% strong. I am also now unbeatable at ping pong. If any challengers want to come test me out, please feel free to schedule your failure at [email protected]

24.01.2022 In the next few weeks we will be introducing our solicitors, their qualifications, their areas of expertise and some personal points about them. #watchthisspace

24.01.2022 Important points to consider when planning for your future and your estate: 1. Do you have a Power of Attorney to deal with your financial affairs? 2. Do you have an Enduring Guardianship to deal with your medical decisions? ... 3. Do you have a Will and is it up to date? 4. Who do you want your assets to go to? Your children, grandchildren, the dog? 5. Do you want to give specific gifts to people? The family heirloom, a sum of money, the coin collection? 6. Do you have young children? Who will be their guardian? 7. Who do you trust to follow through with your wishes (ie your Executor)? 8. Always review your Estate Planning when circumstances in your life changes.

23.01.2022 Had a great day at Growth Gen ! We are proud to be a part of the thoughtful, inspiring and informative collaboration between the speakers and the organisers. Big shout out to Angela Vithoulkas for being a great host for our Q&A segment. #GG2020 #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #business #businessowner #virtualevent #summit #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship

23.01.2022 Next up . Alison Cui, our Commercial Law Solicitor. Alison completed a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Applied Finance from Macquarie University. During her studies, Alison was heavily involved in negotiation competitions and Mooting, which is mock court. Alison also co-founded Ko-Why, a Civil Rights and Social Action movement, as well as being the Innovation Fellow at SOUP (Strategic Open Urbanism Platform). From early on, Alison was keen to hone her skills in negotia...tions and achieving the best results for her clients. Alison volunteered as a student lawyer at the South West Sydney Legal Centre prior admission. After her admission in 2017, Alison has practiced exclusively in Business, Corporate and Commercial Law, as well as all aspects of civil litigation. Flexibility and accommodation of clients and their unique issues are at the forefront of Alisons daily practice, which will see her propelled to one day manage our Commercial Law division. We are proud to have Alison as part of our team. If you are going through a commercial or civil issue, speak to Alison on 02 9687 6880 or email [email protected].

22.01.2022 With the full impact of COVID-19 still unknown, we are currently experiencing a time of significant change and uncertainty. While people are thinking about their personal succession planning, the pandemic restates the need to ensure businesses have properly documented business succession plans in place. These succession plans should set out what is to happen if a business owner passes away, becomes permanently or temporarily incapacitated or bankrupt. In addition, businesse...s should ensure their existing shareholder, unit holder and partnership agreements remain current and relevant. Ensuring you have robust and viable succession plans is a positive way you can have increased security in an uncertain climate. If you need advice on your business succession plan, contact us on (02) 9687 6880.

21.01.2022 Will JobKeeper end early? Despite the promised six-month life span of the Federal Governments JobKeeper payment, there are fears it may end prematurely with a review slated for the end of June.

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20.01.2022 What is a Power of Attorney? A person who is given the legal authority to make decisions on your behalf regarding your financial affairs (e.g. banking, centrelink, selling your house etc). This power can occur when you want it to occur - e.g. straight away, while you are overseas or in quarantine, when you are unable to make the decisions yourself. What is an Enduring Power of Attorney? Same as a Power of Attorney but only comes into effect when you have lost your mental c...apacity to make such decisions for yourself (e.g. dementia, coma etc). What happens if you do not have one? If your loved one or family member needs to make a decision regarding your financial affairs when you are unable to, they will not be able to do anything with third parties (e.g. access bank accounts or sell your house). They would have to obtain authority from Tribunal and if this is disputed or if it is found that they are unfit to be your Attorney, the NSW Trustee and Guardian may be appointed to act as your attorney. Trustee and Guardian charge you for their services.

20.01.2022 Alison Cui has been promoted to Senior Solicitor. She is a valued member of our team and advocates strongly for her clients in her area of Commercial Law.

19.01.2022 Two minutes with Alison Cui, Commercial Lawyer How have you and HNT Legal adapted to COVID-19? As a firm, we had a number of internal meetings where we all discussed how important it was for us to keep servicing our clients to the best of our ability, pandemic or no pandemic. I picked up the phone whenever I could to talk to clients and took on an advisory role for a lot of our business clients who were - and are dealing with the economic effects of the pandemic. Our whol...e firm moved to working remotely and we have fortnightly staff meetings, where we all catch up and socialise, to add normalcy to our working lives. Whats a good thing about Working From Home? It is relatively relaxed workwear around my place and the commute from place of rest to place of work is about 2 metres, so I save on transport costs! The only wait time these days that I have is the line for the coffee machine in the kitchen but I can usually push my cat out of the way and get there first. Coffee remains a priority! New skills learnt during ISO? I have improved my drawing skills to a level likely paralleled elsewhere but it is still quite, I must say, very impressive. In addition to this skill, I can virtually destroy any challenger in Monopoly Deal, Catan & Pictionary. All challenges can be emailed to [email protected]

19.01.2022 Cybercriminals are preying on people and small businesses that are out of work and seeking the Jobkeeper or Jobseeker payments from the Australian Government. Be wary of any requests for personal details, passwords or bank details, particularly if the message conveys a sense of urgency.

18.01.2022 Introducing. Marie-Cecilia Ferreira, our Family Law Solicitor. Marie-Cecilia is an alumnus of Macquarie University, having completed a Bachelor of Arts, Majoring in Psychology and a Bachelor of Laws. During her years of study, Marie-Cecilia took an avid interest in volunteering at multiple Community Legal Centres, devoting particular interest to helping broken families affected by domestic violence. Marie-Cecilia practices exclusively in Family Law, handling property settle...ments, custody arrangements, child support issues and care & protection matters, and regularly appears in the Federal Circuit Court and Family Court of Australia. Her major in Psychology and years of professional exposure to the multi-layered effects of domestic violence has given Marie-Cecilia a depth of understanding uncommon in Family Law practitioners. This gives her an edge over competitors and a kind of empathy that is renowned with her clients. Marie-Cecilia intends to become an Independent Childrens Lawyer in the future and continues to be a prime embodiment of one of HNT Legals values of putting our clients first. We are proud to have Marie-Cecilia as part of our team. If you are going through a family law issue, speak to Marie-Cecilia on (02) 9687 6880 or email [email protected].

16.01.2022 If you own a business, you are responsible for protecting your customers personal information from theft, misuse, loss, unauthorised access, disclosure and modification. You must comply with the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles if: - your annual turnover > $3 million; ... - you are a private sector health service provider; - you are a business that sells or purchases personal information; - you are a contractor providing services under a contract with the Australian Government; - you are a credit provider; or - you are a residential tenancy database operator. If the Privacy Act applies to your business, you need to have a clear and up-to-date Privacy Policy that outlines the information you collect, what you use it for and how you protect it. HNT Legal is able to advise you as to whether or not your business is covered by the Privacy Act, and to draft your Privacy Policy or provide you with advice about an existing Privacy Policy you might have in place to protect your business and your customers. Contact us on (02) 9687 6880.

14.01.2022 Cash is king! It is more essential than ever to chase any debts you may be owed during these unprecedented times. Strike while the iron is hot; do not wait until post-COVID to recover the monies you are entitled to. If you fail to take action now, those businesses may struggle and go into insolvency. Your debts may be far harder to retrieve if prompt measures are not taken. ... If you are seeking to reclaim owed money and improve your cash flow, contact our office on (02) 9687 6880.

14.01.2022 We are hiring !

13.01.2022 Next up. Jayden Namroud, our Criminal Law Solicitor. Jayden graduated from the Australian Catholic University, having completed a Bachelor of Global Studies and Bachelor of Laws. During his studies, Jayden assisted with the ACU Refugee Pro Bono Project, where Jayden appeared before the Federal Circuit Court of Australia representing non-citizens and helped those asylum seekers who had no one else to help them. Jayden practices in Criminal & Traffic Law, handling matters i...n the Local Courts, District Courts, Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeal. His matters range from speeding fine appeals to serious criminal matters. Jayden is relentless in his pursuit to deliver results for his clients and continues to demonstrate one of HNT Legals values of trust & honesty. He is a valued member of our team. If you are going through a criminal or traffic law issue, speak to Jayden on (02) 9687 6880 or email [email protected].

12.01.2022 Squatters rights being used in different way - to claim an area not owned on title but used as a Japanese garden for over 12 years.

12.01.2022 JobKeeper has been extended until March 2021 with two-tiered rates as follows: - From 28 September 2020 to 3 January 2021, payments will be reduced to $1,200 per fortnight for full time employees and $750 per fortnight for employees working less than 20 hours per week; and - From 4 January 2021 to 28 March 2021, payments will be reduced again to $1,000 per fortnight and $650 per fortnight, respectively. ... The turnover tests remain the same however, businesses will need to satisfy them again in October 2020 and January 2021.

12.01.2022 Happy Birthday to Her Majesty, the Queen! In honour of the Queen, we are closed on Monday, 8 June 2020 and will re-open at 9.00am on Tuesday, 9 June 2020. We wish you and your family a safe and long weekend.

12.01.2022 With the extension of JobKeeper and JobSeeker, the question now turns to: - Will there be extended relief for Tenants in Commercial and Residential Leases? - Will there continue to be a moratorium on debts, corporate insolvency and bankruptcy? ... Watch this space

11.01.2022 Have some time on your hands due to COVID-19? Now is the best time to work on the essential agreements for your business. These agreements may include Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policies, Shareholders Agreements and/or Employment Agreements. Watch this space for explanations on each of these agreements and the reasons why you need to have them and get them right!

09.01.2022 CHANGE IN LAW FOR CASUAL WORKERS The Federal Court has handed down its judgement in the matter of WorkPac Pty Ltd v Rossato [2020] FCAFC 84 that regardless of any agreements between an employer and a casual employee, if a casual employee has a regular pattern of work, pre determined hours and patterns and/or continuity of work with the employer (among other factors), the casual worker is deemed a permanent employee. Once deemed a permanent employee, they are entitled to annu...al leave and sick leave entitlements as any full time or part time staff. The Court goes further to not allow the employer to offset any payment of entitlements against any amount paid to the employee (including casual loading). This is a landmark decision that, given the current climate for businesses, will cause more uncertainty.

09.01.2022 Is COVID-19 a time for Cybercrime? Threats can happen anywhere at any time, which include: cyber abuse, wage theft, fraud, sale of fake medicine, identity theft, online shopping fraud, or online image abuse. INTERPOL launches awareness campaign on COVID-19 cyber threats.... If you are a victim of Cyber crime you need to report this to the Police. #cybercrime #hntlegal #parramattalawyers #covid19

09.01.2022 RECEIVED A COVID-19 RELATED FINE? CAN YOU FIGHT IT? Currently, the NSW Police Commissioner, Mick Fuller, said he would personally review every PIN handed out. He has already cancelled, 31 out of 1000 fines from the past month. You can ask Police to review your fine if:... You think police made a mistake giving you the fine. You have a reasonable excuse. There were exceptional circumstances. You have special circumstances that meant you could not understand or follow the directions. Special circumstances include mental illness, intellectual disability, drug addiction, or if you were experiencing family violence or homelessness. We are here to help. If you need assistance in disputing your fine, give us a call on (02) 9687 6880.

08.01.2022 On 16 March 2020, all Jury trials were suspended until further notice due to COVID-19. From 15 June 2020, The District Court of NSW intends to lift the temporary suspension of jury trials in some, but not all venues. Jurors will be able to safely socially distance with new stringent requirements, however this means that there will be limited number of Court rooms available for Jury Trials in Sydney, Parramatta and Newcastle District Court.

07.01.2022 What is an Enduring Guardianship? A document which appoints a guardian who will make decisions on where you live and what medical treatment you receive, when you no longer have the ability to do so yourself. Why do you need an Enduring Guardian? If you do not have an Enduring Guardian, the Public Guardian, a government body, may be appointed as your Guardian and charge you for their services. ... When should you get an Enduring Guardianship? As soon as possible. You never know what can happen tomorrow and so you should always be prepared. The Guardianship does not come into effect until you lose your mental capacity.

06.01.2022 Terms and Conditions are a legally binding contract that provides a set of rules between you and your customer for the supply of your goods and/or services. This Agreement should protect you by limiting your liability and obligations, minimise issues and disputes, and overall protect your business from risk. A well drafted set of terms should act like a manual for doing business and having absolute clarity on what should happen in a given situation. It will also help you thi...nk about all the details which seem apparently minor, but can save you thousands of money and time in the long run, such as intellectual property rights, and the ability to charge interest and legal costs for recovery of outstanding invoices. One size does not fit all! It is important to make sure your terms are specifically written for your business needs. Failing to specify and clarify terms could have serious implications on your cash flow and reputation. We strongly recommend all our clients draft a set of Terms and Conditions that can be used in all future transactions. Please contact us on (02) 9687 6880 if you wish to have your Terms and Conditions reviewed to see if they need updating or if you know you need it updated now is the time!

06.01.2022 Introducing. Andrew Pacini, our Wills, Estates & Property Solicitor. Andrew completed a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Communications and Media Studies from the University of Wollongong. During his studies, Andrew developed an intuitive attentiveness to how big life decisions are made, like the purchase of real property and dealing with that property in the event of death or incapacity. In practice, Andrew ensures that these big decisions are guarded as far as possible... through legal means, giving clients security and peace of mind throughout the process. It is through Andrews careful review and calculated approach to advice that allows him to provide this extra dimension to his legal service. Andrews practice is aligned with HNT Legals values and he prides himself on flexibility and accommodation for clients and their circumstances. Andrew intends to run HNT Legals Property, Wills and Estates divisions in the future and HNT Legal is proud to assist him in this journey. We are proud to have Andrew as part of our team. If you are thinking about buying or selling property, entering into lease negotiations or reviewing your Estate planning, speak to Andrew on 02 9687 6880 or email [email protected].

06.01.2022 What is a Will? In short, they are your final wishes on who you want all your property to go to when you die. This is often very straight forward however it can be a lot more complicated than that. A Will is a legal document that directs a person (the Executor) to pay all your debts and distribute the residual estate to either one or a number of people, organisations or charities of your choosing. ... You can also name those you want to act as guardians to your minor children or request you be cremated rather than buried. There are a range of different possibilities in what a Will may look like and at some point or other we all need to put that in writing.

06.01.2022 HNT Legal is proud to support the Growth Generation Summit 2020! Growth Generation is a Live Virtual Summit, being held from 12:30pm on Tuesday, 22 September 2020. Our Commercial Law Partner, Vivian Nguyen, will be live at the event to answer all of your business law questions! 14 Speakers, 12 Sessions, 16 topics and an interactive live virtual Summit! ... Book your ticket at https://www.growthgen.com.au #GG2020 #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #business #businessowner #virtualevent #summit #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship

06.01.2022 Two Minutes with Skye Cesarone, Criminal Law Solicitor How have you and HNT Legal adapted to COVID-19? I use to attend Court and visit jails all over the State to see our clients. Since the restrictions, court attendance and jail visits were banned or restricted. So now, I organise as many AVL Calls (Audio-Video-Link) with our clients in prison as I can, to check on their wellbeing. If they have any respiratory or auto-immune issues, they might be eligible for bail, where ap...propriate. No matter what client, HNT Legal serves to the best of its ability, COVID-19 or not. Whats a good thing about Working From Home? I got married in February 2020, so I spend a lot of time with my husband now. He has proven himself to be an extremely talented housewife so I think I will cancel that divorce appointment with the family lawyers at the firm (To Mr Cesarone - we have reasonable belief that this statement is made in jest however, we cannot guarantee that our belief is correct and recommend you make your own independent enquiries). New skills learnt during ISO? How to multitask on a very grand scale, from attending Court online; conferencing clients from my lounge room to a jail in Goulburn while cooking pork & beef meatballs; being my own IT support at home; and also, solving all of my husbands problems in a blink of an eye. Life lessons learnt!

05.01.2022 COVID-19 has led to an unprecedented response from the Government. For businesses, it is vital to stay ahead of the constantly evolving situation. At HNT Legal we understand the significant impact of the changes on employers, employees and contractors. If you are struggling with government grants, JobKeeper payments, or you are unsure as to your employment obligations, rights and options, contact us on (02) 9687 6880 to obtain advice and we can help you manage through COVID-19 and post-COVID-19.

05.01.2022 Two Minutes with Marie-Cecilia, Family Law Solicitor How have you and HNT Legal adapted to the restrictions caused by COVID-19? HNT Legal is very client-focused and keeps its clients at the forefront of its practice, at all times. During the pandemic, I have chosen particularly to develop this client-focused approach to all of my matters, beyond our normal parameters. Picking up the phone where and whenever I can and speaking with our clients on a regular basis, to make sur...e they know we are there for them, as their lawyers and advisors. This has cemented rapport with those clients and shows HNT Legals support of them through these uncertain times. 3 upsides of Working From Home? I have constant access to caffeine at a largely discounted rate of 100%, not having to worry about a bad hair day and being able to stroke my work colleagues fur without adverse repercussions (For abundant clarity, Ms Ferreira refers to her dog named Lola). New skills learnt during ISO? Redecoration. I have quickly learnt to redecorate my family dining table as a makeshift bar table, from which I make submissions to the Family Court in support of my clients case, including quickly rerouting other family members from the room to avoid interruptions at Court appearances via telephone or videolink.

04.01.2022 Introducing our Senior Solicitor in Criminal Law, Skye Cesarone (nee Buchanan). Skye completed a Bachelor of Laws at the University of Western Sydney and received her Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from The College of Law. Since her admission, Skye has practiced exclusively in Criminal Law, taking particular interest in complex criminal matters, especially those with multiple charges dealt with in the District Court, Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeal. ... At cross-examination, Skye employs a precise and firm line of questioning that has served her clients incredibly well in her years of practice. It is her skill and advocacy behind-the-scenes and from the bar table that sets Skye apart from her competitors and has garnered Skye the respect and applause of clients and colleagues. Skye continues to hone her specialty through our busy Criminal Law practice and confidently projects HNT Legals values of putting the client first. It is a pleasure to have Skye as part of our team. If you are going through a criminal law issue, speak to Skye on 02 9687 6880 or email [email protected].

04.01.2022 If you own a retail shop and the consequences of the current pandemic are starting to set in, there is some good news. Earlier this year, the NSW government passed a law that: - Encourages good faith negotiations between a landlord and the tenant. - Stops the landlord from taking enforcement action against the tenant to terminate the lease, call on a bank guarantee or pursue a guarantor. ... - Stops your rent from being increased during this period but rather renegotiations should take place with the impacts of COVID-19 in mind. This might mean proportionate reductions in rental payments may be negotiated. With this in mind, legal assistance is recommended to make sense of these new laws and the possible effects to individual leases.

03.01.2022 Theres been a 39 per cent increase in family law matters filed in the most burdened court in our country, the Family Court of Australia. Theres been a marked increase in calls for help to our domestic violence front-liners, from those suffering from the effects of forced confinement. The work of the Family Court is too critical to have slowed down at all, even during times of crisis.... DV doesnt discriminate - it can affect any family, at any income level, geographical area, age, gender and other distinguishing factor imaginable. 1800RESPECT 13 11 14 Lifeline 1800 551 800 Relationships Australia 1300 659 467 Suicide Call Back Service The article below tells you a bit about our Family Courts and the efforts of the legal industry during the pandemic.

03.01.2022 We are here for you... Now is the perfect opportunity to reassess your business or company structure. At HNT Legal we work in conjunction with accountants to ensure the best possible structure for asset protection, compliance and tax.

02.01.2022 Welcome to Hammond Nguyen Turnbull! Our OG sponsors for GG. They are a dedicated team of #lawyers who personalise their service, providing easy to understand and practical advice. #GG2020 #smallbusinessowner #entrepreneur #business #smallbusiness #businessowner #businesswoman #growth

02.01.2022 As of 11.59pm tomorrow, 7 July 2020, the border between Victoria and NSW will be closed to help contain the spread of COVID-19. Unless you have a special permit, travel is restricted between our state and Victoria. Even if you have Parenting Orders in place, you must observe these measures and above all, keep your children safe from all harm, including risk of exposure to COVID-19. If the border closures affect you and your Parenting Orders, please contact our Family Law Partner, Maria Valenzuela on 0422 596 887.

01.01.2022 HOMEBUILDER PROGRAM The Government, under its new Homebuilder program, will give eligible owner-occupiers (excludes first home buyers) a grant of $25,000.00 to build a new home or substantially renovate an existing home. You must start construction within 3 months of the contract date. See the link for further details. ... https://treasury.gov.au/coronavirus/homebuilder