Protect and exploit your intellectual property
Your brand, your ideas, your creative work, and your innovations all have legal and commercial value. We will help you protect what you have built, control how it is used, and pursue those who try to take it.
Raise capital for your enterprise
Whether you are starting out, scaling up, or bringing in investors, getting the legal structure right at the point of raising capital protects your position and gives investors the confidence they need to commit.
Run and manage your business
Running a business generates legal questions every day. From contracts and compliance to governance and disputes, we give you clear, practical advice so you can make confident decisions and keep your business moving forward.
Start, expand and restructure your enterprise
Every stage of business growth brings new legal decisions. Whether you are starting from scratch, bringing in partners, expanding into new structures, or reshaping what you already have, the decisions you make now will define what your business can become.
Manage your taxes
Tax decisions made without proper advice can be very expensive. Whether you are buying or selling a business, restructuring your affairs, or simply trying to understand your obligations, we will give you clear, technically precise advice that you can act on with confidence.
Manage and incentivise your team
Your people are your most valuable asset and your most significant legal exposure. We will help you build a compliant, productive workforce, handle difficult situations decisively, and protect your business at every step.
No contract, no deduction: Why you need to keep inter-entity service agreements up to date
We have said it before and it bears saying again – documentation is important. It is common practice for corporate groups including family businesses, professional firms, and medical practices to provide different services to each other to allow the overall group to carry on its operations. For example, a dedicated manufacturing entity might sell its goods to the group’s retail entity, or a […]
Is a director personally liable for company debts?
Running a business, whether large, small or a family business isn’t easy. You’re constantly balancing cash flow, staff, suppliers, and pressure from creditors coinciding with the eternal goal to grow. Sometimes due to extenuating circumstances; whether that be market down swings, international relations or family dysfunction, the company begins to face financial pressures. At that point, the question begins to form, […]
Unfair dismissal vs general protections: what employers need to know
You’ve just dismissed an employee who wasn’t performing. Two weeks later, you receive an unfair dismissal claim. Then another letter arrives, a general protections claim for the same termination. Your stomach drops. Which one is worse? Can they do both? And how much could this cost you? You’re not alone. Every year, thousands of Australian […]
How to get board ready: 5 essential steps for aspiring directors
Joining a board of directors is a significant responsibility that requires careful preparation. Whether you’re an experienced executive or an aspiring board member, ensuring you are fully equipped for the role is crucial. Here are five key steps to help you get board-ready and excel in your directorship.