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Leases and Business Law
Protect your business interests
Our team has experience in all aspects of leases, business and commercial law. We provide small to medium businesses concise legal solutions in all aspects of their business.
What can we offer you?
We are here to assist you with your commercial transactions. You may be looking to start a new business, buy an established business or sell your existing business.
Whether you are a landlord or tenant we have the expertise to draft lease documents, managing your leasing disputes and represent you at court.
With extensive experience across a broad ranges of industries including hospitality, retail, education and medical services, we provide our clients timely and cost effective legal advice.
We work closely with our clients to provide accurate advice, expedite business transactions, draft leasing documents and ensure a positive outcome in all circumstances.
Business Law
An important consideration before you enter into a new business venture is to setup the appropriate entity or structure which operates the business. You may wish to operate as a sole proprietor, in a partnership or setup a company.
Our business lawyers have extensive knowledge in advising business owners and operators on the various structures and ensure that the most suitable option is selected. Mitigating risk and protecting personal assets are factors to be taken into consideration before you proceed to setup your selected business structure.
Leases
Our leasing lawyers can assist in managing your lease dispute. This may include submitting or defending an application and appearing at the Victorian Small Business Commission (VSBC). It may also include initiating, defending or appearing at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).
We also have extensive experience in drafting lease agreements, disclosure statements, transfer of leases, subleases and liquor licences.