Sydney Business & Commercial Lawyers
Providing practical legal advice and cost-effective solutions for all your professional and commercial needs. We will help ensure your company is set for success.
At Attwood Marshall Lawyers, we understand that every company is unique and that running a business is an extremely significant investment and commitment. We aim to help proprietors and directors meet their legal obligations and achieve their commercial targets. Our legal services are professional and personable, and we can tailor solutions to suit your needs.
Whether you are starting a new company, wanting to expand, or looking to sell your current one, we can help you at every stage of the process.
Our experienced business and commercial lawyers will provide you with clear and concise legal advice, and ensure your personal, financial, and commercial interests are always protected so that you can avoid making critical mistakes and prevent serious legal problems from arising.
Our Sydney business lawyers can help with:
Buying & Selling Businesses
Retail & Commercial Leasing
Franchising
Business Succession Planning
We also represent clients for:
When you purchase management rights, you generally take on the role of on-site management and caretaker of a strata titled property in a body corporate or community title scheme. Purchasing management rights can be complex as you must negotiate the terms of the sale with the committee of a body corporate. We can help you negotiate these terms and ensure the documents required for the purchase are in order and the transaction proceeds smoothly.
When selling management rights, it is critical to obtain trusted legal advice and support from an experienced business and commercial lawyer who can ensure all aspects of the transaction are managed appropriately.
A Partnership, Shareholder or Unitholder Agreement is necessary where there are two or more parties involved in a business partnership together.
The Agreement should outline details including:
- how the business intends to operate
- management structure
- buy and sell provisions
- financing and contributions towards the business, and implications for any shareholder who does not contribute as expected
- deadlock provisions
- dispute resolution strategies
- what will happen if one party chooses to exit the business and other succession issues.
Partnership, Shareholder and Unitholder Agreements are drafted to meet a business’s specific needs and circumstances. Having this type of Agreement in place can provide peace of mind and security to all parties involved.
Our Sydney lawyers can assist you with all types of business and commercial transactions. It is important to be aware of the relevant legislative and Council requirements that may apply, as well as any cost implications that should be carefully considered.
It is important to structure your business correctly from the start. The main business structures used are company and trust, partnerships, and sole traders. There are pros and cons you need to consider when determining which business structure is most suitable for your business. Different entities are bound by different tax obligations and asset protection rules and regulations; therefore it is imperative you get trusted advice from the outset to ensure you set your business up for future success.
Trusts are commonly used to conduct a business. There are various types of trusts you can set up, including:
- Family trusts
- Hybrid trusts
- Unit trusts
Different trusts can be used for different purposes and it is important to understand when it is appropriate to use each type of trust. Attwood Marshall Lawyers can help you identify which trust is the best fit for your business so that you receive the most optimal tax relief and asset protection.
Attwood Marshall Lawyers are experts in assisting with the purchase or sale of medical and dental practices, and veterinary clinics. These types of business transactions are very complex and different legislation and rules apply.
You must give careful consideration to the agreement between the buyer and seller. Our Sydney lawyers will ensure a thorough due diligence process is conducted to reduce the legal and financial risks involved in purchasing a medical practice, dental practice, or veterinary clinic.
If you are entering into a private loan agreement with someone, we can help you ensure the agreement is drafted professionally and that adequate security is provided.
The Personal Property Securities Act allows people to register their interest on personal property for the security of loans, outstanding amounts due, and any personal property items bought on a payment plan. When you register an interest it means you will be first in line if there are any insolvency or liquidation events.
For more information on how to register an interest on personal property or to discuss loans and securities, contact our Sydney lawyers any time on 1800 621 071.
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For professional and personalised business and commercial legal advice, contact our Sydney lawyers today.
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