Commercial Law

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Are you looking for experienced commercial law lawyers who are anchored in the local economy and have a true understanding of the legal hurdles many organisations face both at a local and national level?

Commercial law is one of our specialties and our passions. Our team have extensive experience in supporting local businesses with sound legal advice.

If you are just starting out in business we can help provide a legal framework that not only offers protection but helps you achieve success.

As business owners ourselves we know too well the importance of creating sound legal foundations that will safeguard your commercial investment and provide you with peace of mind.

We can assist with:

Contract drafting and contract advice
Commercial law mediation
Business sales and acquisitions, whether it is an asset sale or share sale
Business structuring advice
Shareholder agreements
Corporate advisory and regulatory compliance
Insolvency advice
Franchising advice
Succession planning for business

For a refreshing approach to legal advice make an appointment with our team.

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