We understand that your business is your livelihood and therefore it is imperative that your asset is well protected. We will work in partnership with you and your business to ensure that your best interests are protected. Whether you are just starting out or your business is well established, our experienced team can provide the legal services you need for any business matter.
Establishing your business
Position your business for success by setting it up the right way! We will take the time to understand your business strategy and goals, and our commercial and employment lawyers will work with you to legally get your business set up and running soundly. Our business lawyers are able to assist in setting up business structures including partnerships, companies and trusts and can guide you in establishing your business including preparing, reviewing and advising on:
- Contracts for Sale/Purchase of Business (including Disclosure Statements)
- Employment Agreements
- Contractor Agreements
- Leases (whether for property or equipment)
- Franchise Agreements
- Loan Documents and Guarantees and
- Hire Purchase Agreements
Business development & protection
Our commercial lawyers provide a broad range of services to help you to establish, develop and protect your business, including:
- Reviewing your business needs and contracts
- Helping you to develop a business plan to grow and develop your asset
- Evaluating and addressing potential issues, including reviewing your employment contracts, partnership agreements and business structure
- Updating customer and supplier agreements to minimise your risks and
- Debt recovery and litigation services
We also provide a wide range of legal and other services, including referrals to loan brokers, accountants, financial advisers, patent attorneys and insurers to further develop your business.
We know that trusting your business to an advisor is a big decision. Make your selection confidently knowing that your business is in capable hands! We offer the first half hour of your initial consultation FREE of charge, for a range of matters. We provide flexible quoting and top quality expert service without the price tag of a big law firm. For certain matters, our costs are fixed up-front; for established clients, we provide reduced rates for ongoing debt recovery and other similar concerns. For business services, our costs are tax deductible. As active members of the Law Institute of Victoria, all of our business and commercial lawyers are covered by professional indemnity insurance, meaning you are covered – no matter what.
Purchase and Sale of Business
- Preparing Contracts of Sale
- Pre-contract advice
- Undertaking Sale/Purchase transactions
Business Structures and Planning
- Asset protection
- Registration of business names
- Company registration
- Discretionary, family, and unit trusts
Loan & Guarantee Documents
- Advice on Loan Contracts
- Signing of Solicitor’s Certificates
- Preparing Loan Agreements and Mortgages
Employment Law
- Preparation of Employment Agreements
- Unfair Dismissal claims
- Discrimination matters
Intellectual Property
- Registration of Trademarks, Patents and Designs
- Infringements and passing off claims
Contracts
- Preparing Business Contracts, Terms & Conditions and Agreements
- Detailed advice on all Business Contracts or Agreements
Franchises
- Detailed advice on Franchise Agreements
- Signing of Solicitor’s Certificates
Our team of business lawyers practice in all areas of law, and are dedicated to providing the best possible outcome along with the highest level of service. We provide comprehensive advice and guidance across all matters, and pride ourselves on looking deeper than the straight-forward solution, to find the answer that is best suited to you and your specific needs. By maintaining a general practice, our clients are able to benefit from a wide range of solutions, and can be certain that no matter what their need, it can be met by our in-house experts.
All of Le Brun & Associates’ business, commercial and employment lawyers, as well as our expert legal staff are focused on meeting the individual needs of our clients, and providing a fast, customised and affordable service. We guarantee that the job will be done when we say it will be done!
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