Commercial Law

Commercial Law

Legal matters in the business and commercial sectors are many and varied – and often difficult to navigate. Fortunately, the team at Jones Leach Lawyers are here to help.

How can we help?

Our team draw on many years of experience in commercial and business transactions ensuring the delivery of high quality, commercially effective and relevant services aimed at achieving clients’ desired outcomes.

Areas in which we operate include:

Business Acquisitions and Sales

  • Buying/selling options
  • Preparation of contract documentation for both sellers and buyers
  • Advice on structures in conjunction with your accountants 
  • Legislative compliance regarding employees
  • Contract administration through to settlement
  • Leasing arrangements (security of tenure)
  • Restriction on competition
  • Dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration and litigation
  • Partnership agreements.

Share Sale Agreements

  • Preparation of contract documentation for both sellers and buyers
  • Advice on structures in conjunction with your accountants and asset protection
  • Contract administration through to settlement
  • Restriction on competition
  • Dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration and litigation
  • Shareholders agreements.

Franchising

  • Development of franchise systems and structures
  • Preparation of franchise documentation
  • Advising both franchisors and franchisees
  • Legislative compliance regarding employees in business sales 
  • Dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration and litigation.

Trusts

  • Formation of Trusts 
  • Variation of Trust Deeds 
  • Advice and litigation where necessary 

Dispute Resolution

  • Establishment of rights and liabilities
  • Risk assessment
  • Negotiations and conferencing
  • Formal mediations
  • Litigation, where necessary.

To navigate the legal maze, book an appointment with Jones Leach Lawyers today.

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