Commercial Practice Group

General Commercial Legal Advice

Our Commercial Practice Group is trained in the specific areas of commercial law in which we practice. We welcome your inquiries about all commercial legal matters, and where we cannot assist you directly, it is our preference to assist you to find a suitable commercial lawyers who can assist you. We do not dabble in areas in which we are not trained. We focus on our areas of expertise, so that we can provide you with the best advice and the best service available. Our lawyers can assist you with the following areas:

• Franchises
• Business Structuring
• Due Diligence Investigations
• Commercial Drafting

Back to TopFranchises

Franchise law in Australia imposes numerous additional legal and commercial obligations on franchisors and franchise business owners. We can help you understand your rights and obligations as a franchisor or franchisee, including the statutory Disclosure Statement regime for all franchises. These obligations are in addition to the usual legal, tax and commercial obligations that arise from running a business.

More information about franchises, including access to a copy of the Franchising Code of Conduct, can be found on the Franchising Council of Australia website at http://www.franchise.org.au.

Back to TopBusiness Structuring

One of the most valuable services that we can offer you is to advise and assist you to get your business structuring right, right from the start. In a complex legal, tax and commercial environment, business structuring is critical to optimise your legal, tax and commercial positions. This becomes even more important as you realise that your business structuring directly affects your personal estate planning also.

We are happy to work with your accountant, financial planner and other advisers to ensure that you are in the best positions possible for your industry, business and personal needs. We also aim to build long term working relationships with you, as a valued client.

Back to TopDue Diligence Investigations

Understanding what you are getting into is essential in most commercial and business transactions. The Tasmanian jurisdiction presently places the burden of inquiry on purchasers to undertake appropriate due diligence investigations.

Our lawyers are trained to advise and assist you in all aspects of due diligence investigations and reporting. We can undertake a wide range of inquiries and searches to help you know and understand exactly what you are purchasing.

We can also tailor a due diligence investigation to suit your needs, and provide you with appropriate reports and advice. We are also happy to work with your accountant and other advisers to ensure that all due diligence investigations is thorough and comprehensive. Some of the inquiries that we can make for you include:

• ASIC Company and Directorship;
• Tasmanian and National property ownership;
• Bankruptcy;
• Encumbrances, including Bills of Sale and company charges;
• Financial information including reporting compliance; and
• Police history and records

Back to TopCommercial Drafting

Our lawyers are trained so that we can provide you with a full range of legal advice and service throughout the whole process. We can assist you to draft the purchase contract so that your commercial and legal interests are properly protected. We are happy to work with your accountant, financial planner and other advisers, to get the best outcome for you.

 Back to Our Services

• Business Transactions

• Taxation Advice

• Corporations Law

• Industry Specialties

• Financing

• Intellectual Property

• General Commercial Legal Advice

• Business Succession Planning