Our Commercial Law practice group specialises in the provision of practical and cost-effective commercial advice. We act for a variety of commercial clients from sole traders to publicly listed companies.

Our comprehensive commercial services include:

• Corporate and small business advice;
• Drafting and advising on commercial agreements including:
  • Partnership agreements
  • Shareholder agreements
  • Distribution agreements
  • Licence agreements
  • Loan agreements
• Advice on franchising and the preparation of franchise agreements;
• Advice and assistance in relation to competition law including restrictive trade practices and other Trade Practices Act issues;
• Assistance with compliance in relation to director's duties, corporations law and other legislation such as Privacy Act, Spam Act and banking and finance legislation;
• Advice and assistance in relation to intellectual property including registration and licensing of trademarks and issues relating to copyright;
• Taxation and revenue law advice; and
• Advice on company and securities law and all areas of banking and finance, including secured lending and equipment leases.

We also specialise in the provision of authoritative advice, policy development and assistance to employers on all aspects of employment law, redundancy planning, anti-discrimination law, unfair dismissals and occupational health and safety. We have acted for a variety of peak industry bodies in the development and negotiation of contract and award related issues. We can develop procedures, policies and employment agreements suitable for your workforce in accordance with your expectations.