Corporate Lawyers
Business Law and the Corporations ACT
Our law firms’ multidisciplinary team provides expert legal advice covering corporate advisory, projects and finance, ACCC matters, buying and selling businesses and legal tax services. We help our clients with advice, review and negotiation of commercial contracts and arrangements and the impact these may have on our clients as well as every day matters as and when they arise.
In life, you need many more things besides talent. Things like good advice and common sense.
– Hack Wilson
Corporate Advisory
Corporate Lawyers | Sydney | Australia
Corporate law is the body of laws, rules, regulations and practices that govern the formation and operation of corporations. Our advisory services can guide you through any transactions, contracts related to running or financing the operations of the business.
Buying Or Selling A Business
Business Sale, Mergers, Acquisitions
Whether you are a start-up, buying or selling a business – this can be a very exciting time for you, but, but it can also be challenging if you are not prepared. Our team of corporate lawyers are ready to help you on your way.
Knowledge and Experience
Corporate & Commercial Lawyers driving your business Forward
Our clients are always in the driver’s seat. We have great respect for the challenging facing business today. With 2020 in our rearview mirror, we are helping our clients face an uncertain future every step of the way. The ever-changing regulatory framework of COVID-19 makes our role in your business decisions more important than ever. A challenge we are ready for.
Corporate Litigation
Let’s Go to Court
Despite our best efforts, some matters do end up in costly drawn-out proceeding in court. When this happens, our excellent knowledge of the procedural and substantive aspects of law lets us act swiftly and identify the correct remedy needed by you. Our team of meticulous corporate lawyers will vigorously defend your interests in court in order to obtain a favourable outcome for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is good corporate governance necessary for business growth?
Corporate governance is set on policy, internal controls and procedures which form the plan of dealing with stakeholders and company operations such as management, employees, customers, industry bodies and government. Good corporate governance fosters a culture of integrity and leads to a positive performing and sustainable business.
Do I Need A Lawyer To Buy A Business?
No, but it is strongly recommended that you seek legal advice as the process of buying a business is very complex. A good Corporate lawyer can help you work out if you should buy the assets of the businesses, merge the businesses or strip out the parts that you want. There can be risks when you take on the history of a business, like outstanding workers compensation liabilities, payroll tax or superannuation liabilities so having an experienced and methodical law firm acting on your behalf and carrying out due diligence can save you more than money.
What Is Quantum Meruit?
Quantum meruit is a legal doctrine which allows a contractor to claim restitution of a reasonable sum for work and/or services provided. The term quantum meruit translates to ‘what one has earned’. A restitution claim for quantum meruit can generally arise in the following circumstances:
- there’s no contract specifying an amount to be paid;
- there is an express agreement between the parties to pay a ‘reasonable sum’;
- work is undertaken outside of the contract, at the request of the principal; or
- work is undertaken under a contract which is later found to be void or unenforceable.