Commercial Law and Litigation

We’re here to help your business succeed and help you resolve commercial disputes when they arise.

Whatever stage your business is at, we will work with you to achieve your goals, minimise risk, and structure for success. 

 

Commercial Law

Our team of commercial law experts will provide you with clear, insightful, and strategic advice for your business's establishment, operation, or succession planning.

Our goal is to provide you with first-class advice and representation and manage all your matters efficiently and cost-effectively.

Whether your business is large or small, our highly experienced team can assist you with all your legal requirements, including acquiring or selling a business, reviewing or drafting contracts, shareholder and partnership agreements, or representing you in a business dispute.

Commercial Litigation

With over 50 years’ experience in commercial litigation, we can assist you no matter your business or commercial issue.

In and out of court, our goal is to advocate for your interests and seek resolutions that achieve your commercial aims, minimise risk and provide you with the best possible outcome.

Our team of expert litigators represent clients in all court jurisdictions and are also experienced in all forms of dispute resolution.

Commercial Law and Litigation services

  • Whether you are buying or selling a business, we are here to guide you through the process to ensure your commercial objectives are identified and realised. From due diligence, lease agreements, transfer of assets, and preparation and execution of Contracts of Sale to final settlement, we work with you to ensure your commercial interests are met.

  • Our aim in reviewing and drafting contracts is to remove room for dispute and to provide clarity and surety. We work to ensure your interests are protected, that compliance with laws that apply to your business or industry are met, and to negotiate agreements that best serve your business and commercial interests.

  • We can assist you in creating partnership or shareholder agreements that meet your commercial imperatives. We ensure the responsibilities of the relevant parties are clearly outlined and identify and mitigate any issues that may arise to ensure the smooth running of your business or organisation.

  • If you are starting a new business or looking to restructure your business, we can advise you on whether your business is better suited under a trust or company structure. We can set up either entity on your behalf based on your business goals and requirements.

  • We can assist you to create a joint venture agreement that clearly outlines the governance, structure and obligations between the individuals or companies involved to ensure your business and commercial interests are protected.

  • Succession planning is an essential part of the future of your business. If at some point you want to sell your business or pass control to a family member, we can assist you to develop a watertight succession plan that will facilitate the smooth transfer of ownership and management control, so your business continues to operate successfully after you leave.

  • Having monies owed leads to financial and emotional stress. We can help you to recover a debt through drafting statutory demands and claims, conducting negotiations, and if needs be, by commencing debt recovery proceedings through the court.

  • If a business or commercial dispute extends beyond negotiation, our team of expert litigators can represent your matter in court. Our aim is always to achieve the best possible outcome in an efficient and cost-effective manner to advance your interests.

Meet the Commercial Law and Litigation Team

  • Gerard Conlan

    Consultant & Firm Founder
    Accredited Specialist - Business Law

  • Simon Curry

    Senior Lawyer
    Commercial Law, Litigation & Property Law

  • Kent Jones Lawyer

    Kent Jones

    Lawyer
    Family Law, Estate Planning & Commercial Law