COMMERCIAL

Contract

Most commercial transactions start with a contract, or at least they should. We are able to assist in interpreting your rights under a contract or in preparing contracts for you. Interpretation of contracts does take some practice because it is easy to miss complex inter-related clauses that are found in different places in a contract but which can have considerable impact on the intended outcome.

Sale of Business

We are able to assist in the processes and legal steps required to buy or sell a business.

Business Leases

Generally when one purchases a business one also needs a commercial Lease. We are able to assist with commercial leases.

Joint Ventures

We can help with various forms of structuring for your development whether by way of independent companies, trust structures or joint ventures.

PPSR

Registration of items on the personal property security register can be surprisingly complex. It is wise to have searches carried out and the legislation interpreted for you. Don’t be caught out by taking transfer of assets without checking for registration.

Employment Law

We are able to assist with the preparation or interpretation of employment contracts for employers or employees. We can advise on issues relating to unfair dismissal and discrimination and can assist you with applications or defences in the fair work tribunal.

Guarantees and Indemnities

We can advise and assist in both preparation and interpretation. Don’t be caught out, make sure that you understand what you are signing.

Trademarks

Branding is important in a competitive environment. You probably do want to protect the name and brand that you’ve spent significant sums on marketing. We can assist with the registration of your trademark and logo.

Commercial Disputes

If it becomes necessary, we are able to assist with:

• identifying contract terms;
• termination with or without breach;
• negligent, misrepresentation or deceptive conduct;
• equity and the resultant remedies; and
• damages and relief.

Insurance

We are able to assist you with your contract and claims, with your contract interpretation and rejected claims, with matters involving your agents and brokers and, if need be, with applications to the ombudsman and to Court.

Intellectual Property

We are able to assist you:

• in interpreting the relevant legislation;
• registering your trade mark;
• matters involving infringement;
• litigation;
• damages; and
• accounts for profit.

Corporations and Litigation

• directors and officers obligations;
• defences, indemnity and directors and officers insurance;
• ASIC investigations;
• disputes between members and directors;
• shareholders actions and meeting procedures;
• liquidation proceedings.