Commercial Law
WE KNOW THAT WHEN YOU’RE RUNNING A BUSINESS YOU NEED A LAW FIRM THAT WILL TAKE THE TIME TO UNDERSTAND HOW YOU OPERATE AND WHERE YOU WANT TO GO.
First Class Commercial Law Services
We advise on all aspects of commercial law, drawing on our extensive experience and working closely with our clients to help them achieve their objectives.
We strive to build long-term relationships with our clients, by gaining a deeper understanding of their business needs, and working together to meet goals and develop targeted commercial legal strategies.
Our clients include listed companies, private companies, overseas clients, not-for-profit organisations, private investors and high net worth individuals. Our clients’ needs often demand specialist knowledge. Whether we’re acting for small to medium enterprises, or large corporate clients, our clients know that we have the expertise to deliver first class advice with pragmatism, excellence in customer service, and value for money.
OUR COMMERCIAL TEAM CAN ASSIST WITH:
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Drafting commercial agreements, including joint venture agreements, supply agreements, services agreements and licensing agreements;
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Business and property acquisition and sales, including undertaking due diligence, drafting and negotiating contracts, foreign investment, and mergers and acquisitions;
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Franchising including reviewing and advising on the sale or purchase of franchised businesses and compliance with the franchising code of conduct;
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Commercial leasing including drafting and negotiating leases, agreements for lease, surrender of lease, variation of lease and assignment of leases for landlords or tenants;
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Business structuring and succession planning, including shareholders agreements, partnership agreements and joint ventures;
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Corporate advisory and compliance, including the corporations act; and
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Business terms of trade including client agreements, website terms of use and privacy policies.
OUR EXPERTISE
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Rural and agribusiness
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Property
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Banking and finance, including debt negotiations and mediations
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Business sales and acquisitions
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Franchising
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Shareholder agreements
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Business structuring
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Business terms of trade
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Commercial agreements
AT CREEVEY HORRELL, YOUR BUSINESS IS OUR BUSINESS, AND WE’LL BE A RELIABLE PARTNER THROUGHOUT YOUR GROWTH AND EXPANSION.
Whatever direction you need to take, we’ll be there with the understanding and expertise to streamline your business’s operations and extend its reach.
"Always happy with your service"
Areas of Practice
BUSINESS SALES AND PURCHASES
The Commercial Team at Creevey Horrell Lawyers has extensive experience acting for both buyers and sellers of businesses and can assist with:
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Buyer and seller’s due diligence
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Preparation of Business Sale Contract
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Negotiation of Sale Contract
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Business structuring
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Advice on tax implications and transfer duty
We will work closely with your accountant, business advisor, financier and other key advisors throughout the sale or purchase process to ensure we achieve the best possible outcome for you and your individual circumstances.
CORPORATE STRUCTURING, SHAREHOLDER AGREEMENTS & PARTNERSHIP
AGREEMENTS
The Commercial Team at Creevey Horrell Lawyers can assist with corporate structuring including:
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Company establishment
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Trust establishment
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Shareholders' agreements
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Partnership agreements
Our approach takes into consideration a number of factors such as asset protection, tax considerations and business succession.
We will work closely with your accountant, business advisor and financial advisor to ensure the best possible outcome is achieved for you and your individual circumstances.
