Business & Property
Commercial law
Practical support with business contracts, agreements and transactions. We review and prepare documents, explain key obligations and help you negotiate terms that suit your business needs.
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How we can help
- Business contracts: review proposed terms, prepare agreements and explain obligations before you commit.
- Business transactions: organise legal documents and identify matters to address during negotiation.
- Ongoing agreements: help respond when contractual arrangements change, a party raises concerns or terms need to be renegotiated.
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Specific matters we can assist with
Buying or selling a business
Review the sale agreement, due diligence documents, stock and equipment, lease arrangements and the steps needed for completion.
Supply, service and customer contracts
Prepare or review payment terms, delivery obligations, warranties, liability clauses and termination provisions in day-to-day business agreements.
Commercial and retail leases
Assist with new leases, renewals, assignments and exits, including rent, outgoings, repairs, guarantees and make-good obligations.
Franchising and business partnerships
Review proposed franchise and partnership arrangements, disclosure documents, ongoing obligations and options when a relationship changes or ends.
Loans, guarantees and security
Explain proposed business loan and personal guarantee terms, repayment arrangements and security documentation before a transaction proceeds.
Brand, intellectual property and confidentiality
Assist with trademark and brand disputes, intellectual property ownership and licensing clauses, confidentiality agreements and misuse of business information.
Commission, incentives and trading terms
Prepare or review commission arrangements, incentive deeds and terms of trade, including when payment is earned, exclusions and the effect of ending the relationship.
Trade marks, copyright and designs
Discuss brand registration and opposition issues, ownership of creative work, design protection and alleged copying. Review licensing, assignments and infringement correspondence for the particular rights involved.
Inventions and patent-related agreements
Discuss confidentiality before disclosure, ownership and commercialisation of inventions, and patent-related transactions or disputes. Where technical patent drafting is needed, agree the scope and any specialist involvement first.
Personal property security interests
Review security clauses and Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) issues in supply, equipment and finance arrangements, including registration information and proposed releases.
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From enquiry to next steps
- Tell us about the matter: share the background, your main concern and any important dates.
- Agree the scope: discuss the documents, proposed work, fees and timing.
- Take the next step: once the engagement is confirmed, we proceed with the agreed work and keep you informed.
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Common questions
When should I have a contract reviewed?
Contact us while terms are still being discussed where possible. If you have already signed, we can review the document and discuss the issue you are facing.
Can you help negotiate changes?
Yes. We can help identify the terms that matter to you, prepare proposed amendments and assist with discussions within the agreed scope of work.
Discuss your circumstances
Tell us what you need help with, any relevant dates and your preferred language. We will discuss the matter and confirm the available assistance and engagement arrangements.