Our Approach
Our lawyers will approach your matter with a view to preventing, minimising and solving legal and associated issues sensibly. Our commitment and experience will help resolve matters in a way that keeps costs down without compromising your control over the outcome.
Our expert team are here to assist you with any commercial needs. We understand that keeping up to date with changing laws can be overwhelming. We can work with you step-by-step to ensure that you completely understand your situation, and our experienced commercial team will assist and guide you.
Setting up or running a business can be challenging. It is wise to take legal advice prior to entering into commercial or property transactions. Speak to us in relation to any of your franchise, trust, intellectual property, leasing, liquor licensing, contract, company, partnership, or general business needs. We can also assist with civil or commercial litigation, including building disputes
In business, it is important to consider structure, risks, tax, and exit strategies. We serve businesses large and small and guide our clients from the start up of their business through to any handover to the next generation or sale. Our team will provide you with strong technical advice with a commercial and practical focus.
We advise on and prepare commercial property leases. Our expertise includes commercial leasing disputes, with an understanding that most landlords and tenants desire a co-operative approach. Where parties cannot find a solution collaboratively, we support our clients through litigation, winding up and administration, or actions to distrain for rent.
Intellectual property rights arise from everyday business dealings, such as websites, Facebook and using sub-contractors. Our expertise includes assessing assets and opportunities and advising on structuring, licensing and franchising and protecting intellectual property assets, especially when entering into contracts. Steps include registering trademarks and enforcing intellectual property rights by taking Court action where necessary.
We assist with the creation, sale and purchase of franchises. We inform franchisors and franchisees on their rights and obligations under the Franchising Code of Conduct. We also assist parties in franchising disputes with a pragmatic approach to dispute resolution and where necessary support our clients in litigation.
Unfortunately, not all disputes can be mediated or negotiated to settlement. Sometimes Court intervention is necessary. The Court process can be complicated and confusing. Our lawyers will be with you every step of the way, guiding you through this process. Our focus is on guiding clients through the court process in a practical and sensible manner.
News & Insights
Stay informed and up-to-date with the latest legal news and insights. Our team of legal experts provides valuable information on new laws, regulations, and industry trends to help you make better decisions.
Many articles talk of the complex nature of relationships that lead to blended families. Studies suggests that 60 percent of marriages involving children from a previous marriage end in separation or divorce.
The Parliamentary Joint Committee’s Fairness in Franchising report revealed a range of problems in the franchising sector. Franchising regulation needs reform to restore confidence in the sector.
The ACCC has instituted proceedings against Fuji alleging that nine types of Fuji’s standard form small business contracts contain numerous unfair contract terms, including automatic renewal terms, excessive exit fees and unilateral price increases.
It is quite common for issues to arise from the purchase of a Used Car. The Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA) has recently expressed concerns with such sales.
