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25 July 2025 | Rethinking Trusts in Queensland. Key reforms under the 2025 Act.

The Trusts Act 2025 (Qld), assented to in May 2025, will commence on a date yet to be fixed by proclamation and will replace the Trusts Act 1973 (Qld).

25 June 2025 | Sparke Bytes - June 2025

Welcome to our third edition of Sparke Bytes, a quarterly publication exploring the latest developments in technology, privacy, AI, and cyber.

24 June 2025 | (Re)Insurance and Regulation Focus - fortnight commencing 23 June 2025

Fortnightly update - 16 June to 27 June 2025.

04 June 2025 | Stephen Putnins joins Sparke Helmore's Corporate & Commercial team

We are pleased to announce that Stephen Putnins has joined our Corporate & Commercial team as a Partner.

09 May 2025 | Unreasonable director-related transactions for the benefit of a director

In this update, we explore a decision that is significant for liquidators considering claims for unreasonable director-related transactions when such transactions are said to be 'for the benefit of the director'.

29 April 2025 | (Re)Insurance and Regulation Focus - fortnight commencing 28 April

Fortnightly update - 21 April to 2 May 2025

22 April 2025 | Congratulations to those recognised in Best Lawyers

Congratulations to the 67 lawyers who have been included on the Best Lawyers' list for 2026.

22 April 2025 | Congratulations to our Best Lawyers Ones to Watch

We are pleased to announce that 25 Sparke Helmore lawyers have been named on the 2026 Best Lawyers Ones to Watch list.

03 April 2025 | Woods Prince Lawyers joins forces with Sparke Helmore in Brisbane

This merger brings on board two senior partners—Heather Beckingsale and Aston Joppich—along with a team of nine lawyers, five paralegals, and six legal support staff.

31 March 2025 | Franchising reforms for 2025

The New Code applies to all franchise agreements entered into, renewed, extended, or transferred on or after 1 April 2025.