Safe Harbour Legislation and Navigating the Corporate Turnaround Process

Having recently had the privilege of attending Shaw Gidley’s seminar on the new Safe Harbour legislation, here’s a few of the key points that PBL got out of what was an excellent presentation. On 18 September 2017 a major reform to Australia’s insolvency laws was passed through Parliament and given Royal Assent, meaning that Australia finally offers protection […]

ACCC Compulsory Takata Airbag Recall and Your Rights

In late 2017 the ACCC urged drivers of vehicles with defective Takata airbags installed to check if their car was affected by the biggest global vehicle recall in history before driving long distances this summer. The faulty airbag made headlines around the world, as there have been serious injuries and deaths from these faulty Takata […]

Clash of the Craft Beers

How litigation can lead to a flood of tears Certainly since the mid 1990s there has been a significant growth in the craft beer market so much so that there are many websites now devoted to it. From about 2008 the company Stone and Wood Group Pty Ltd has developed and sold a brand of […]

Property Acquired after Separation

It is not unusual for a couple who have separated to wait years or even decades before formally finalising their property division. It is important to note that there are only two ways to formalise a property settlement by agreement after separation: Consent Orders which are approved by the Family Court of Australia or a […]

The ACCC adopts a tough approach to rogue franchisors

“Is it the season to be jolly or not ? The ACCC adopts a tough approach to rogue franchisors Recently the ACCC has flexed its muscles in enforcing compliance with the franchising code of conduct and Australian Consumer Law It took action against a regional franchisor trading as Fastway Couriers in Western Australia alleging that […]

CYBER Attack and Privacy Breach – Still think it doesn’t affect you?

Last month we published the first in a series of articles focussed on cyber attacks, privacy breaches, the possible impact on organisations and what you can do to protect yourself. There has been significant public and media attention as a result of recent high profile data breaches such as those impacting LinkedIn, Adobe, Optus, Kmart, […]

Market Power

Are you too powerful? Recently the Senate passed the Competition and Consumer Amendment (Misuse of Market Power) Act 2017 (Cth) (“Amendment Act”). Under the Amendment Act, firms with a substantial degree of market power will now need to carefully consider whether any conduct they engage in, or propose to engage in, could have the purpose, […]

Cyber Attack and Privacy Breach – What will you do first?

What is probably the biggest online extortion attack ever recorded occurred during the past few weeks, more than 200,000 attacks across 150 countries including Australia. The Malware strain known as ‘Wanna-Cry’ creates a ransom demand, having entered via email attachments or internet exposed remote desktop servers. Its ability to spread quickly inside networks makes this […]

The Australian Hire Industry and PPS Leases

Over recent years the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (PPSA) has resulted in many hire businesses losing ownership of equipment due to failing to register the equipment correctly under the PPSA which leaves them open to risk when customers become insolvent. This loss is due to hire businesses being unaware of the PPSA, or not […]

Raea Khan Circle
Director Lawyer
Raea Khan

Raea is Managing Director and Principal Lawyer for PBl Law Group. Raea assists clients with major projects, property developments, construction and strata law.

He has worked in Western Australia and Queensland assisting with expansion projects in the energy and resource sector and now predominately advises clients in Strata and Community Association matters.

He is a member of the Australian College of Strata Lawyers where majority of his work is advising developers and owners corporations with dispute related minor and major defects, strata governance and common property litigation. He is proficient at leading negotiations and meetings.

Raea has a particular interest in the commercial aspect of any dispute and always tries to weigh up the risk, reward and benefit of legal proceedings at each different stage.

Raea enjoys all forms of competitive sport, including Crossfit and actively participates in Triathlons, representing Australia as an age group athlete. He was a member of Red Head Surf Lifesaving club.

  • Strata Law
  • Construction & Major Projects
  • Commercial and Business Law
  • Planning & Environment Law