Commercial Law

Helping businesses make confident decisions.

Good commercial legal advice is not about telling business owners what they cannot do — it is about showing them how to do what they want to do safely. Having worked inside industry before practising law, we understand that commercial decisions are made under pressure, with imperfect information, and that legal advice must be practical to be useful.

We support businesses at every stage of the life cycle: choosing the right structure at the outset, documenting the relationships between partners and shareholders, negotiating and reviewing the contracts the business depends on, buying and selling businesses, and recovering the debts that keep cash flowing.

Clear documentation prepared at the start of a commercial relationship is almost always cheaper than a dispute at the end of one. Whether you are entering a new venture, taking on a business partner or signing a major supply agreement, we make sure the paperwork protects you.

We advise and represent clients in relation to

Business Sales and Purchases
Commercial Contracts
Shareholder Agreements
Partnership Agreements
Director and Shareholder Disputes
Debt Recovery
Business Structuring
Contract Reviews
Corporate Advice
Commercial Negotiations

We understand business because we have worked in business.

Our approach

Understand the commercial objective
Before we draft or advise, we make sure we understand what you are trying to achieve commercially — the legal work then serves the deal, not the other way around.
Identify and allocate risk
Every transaction carries risk. We identify it plainly, tell you which risks matter, and negotiate terms that allocate them sensibly.
Document it properly
Handshake deals become courtroom disputes. We prepare clear, enforceable agreements written in language you can actually understand.
Stay available as you grow
Businesses evolve. We remain on hand for contract reviews, restructures, disputes and the questions that arise between the big transactions.

Frequently asked questions

I'm buying a business. When should I involve a lawyer?

Before you sign anything — including a heads of agreement or term sheet. Early advice lets us structure the purchase properly, conduct due diligence, and negotiate conditions that protect you if the business is not what it appears to be.

Do I really need a shareholder or partnership agreement?

If there is more than one owner, yes. These agreements govern what happens when owners disagree, when someone wants to exit, or when circumstances change unexpectedly. Without one, you are left with default rules that rarely suit anyone.

Can you review a contract before I sign it?

Yes, and this is one of the most cost-effective services we provide. A contract review identifies unfair terms, hidden obligations and missing protections before you are bound by them.

How do you assist with debt recovery?

We tailor the approach to the debt: letters of demand, statutory demands for company debtors, negotiated payment arrangements, and where necessary court proceedings. Our focus is recovering what you are owed as quickly and economically as possible.

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