Areas of Practice

Corporate Advisory & Commercial

 

We have advised publicly listed, private and not-for-profit organisations on a broad range of governance and Corporations Act related matters, as well as regulatory and compliance matters across a broad range of industries, including: liquor and gaming, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), telecommunications, radio broadcasting, building and construction and financial services.

We can help you navigate structuring, asset protection, Family Law and Tax Issues and work with your other professional advisors to provide you with legal solutions.

Commercial Transactions

 

Experienced in commercial transactions, from small businesses <$1 million valuation to mid-cap market transactions $10 - $100 million valuation. We understand the nuance and can adapt to the relative sophistication of the transaction, advising on due diligence, contractual drafting and review, and facilitating commercially driven and client centric outcomes.

Common legal documentation includes:

  • Share Sale Agreements

  • Business Sale Agreements

  • Shareholders Agreements

  • Services Agreements

  • Confidentiality Agreements (also called NDA’s or non-disclosure agreements)

Shareholders Agreements and Disputes

 

Whether you have just started in business together, or are a more established enterprise, carefully considering your governance and exit options every few years can be the difference between a healthy business relationship and a foreseeable disaster. Talk to us about options to implement or refine a shareholders agreement to ensure alignment and communication on the key issues affecting your most important business relationship.

Intellectual Property

 

Ideas, tangible or not, are the most important things to protect in today’s competitive creative market. With so many channels and constantly replenishing feeds to watch out for, tracing the ownership and originality of a design, brand name, or invention needs the laser-focused eye of a trained lawyer. We’ll handle the search, application, and filing process of trademarks, copyrights, and patents.

We can also help with commercialisation and IP licence agreements.

And if your idea has been infringed upon, we can assist you with litigation, licensing and settlement agreements.

Franchising

 

Whether you’re a franchisor or a franchisee, we have you covered. We have experience advising on:

  • franchising agreements

  • the franchising code

  • other documentation necessary to enter, operate or exit the franchising system

If there’s potential for a dispute, we can help you navigate towards a suitable outcome.

Property

 

We have experience working with national builders and developers operating in multiple jurisdictions, conveyancing and neighbourhood disputes. We have experience with major joint ventures with housing estates, and advising on and negotiating tax effective structures and mutually suitable commercial terms.

Estate Planning

 

We can advise you on and assist with a range of estate planning documentation, including:

  • Wills

  • Restructuring and succession planning

  • Buy/Sell Deeds

  • Enduring Power of Attorney

  • Enduring Guardianship