Commercial Law
Our focus on commercial law drives us to obtain the best possible result for you in the most straightforward and cost effective fashion. The Lordlaw team of Melbourne commercial lawyers have been assisting businesses large and small, for over thirty years.
This extensive experience means we have the expertise and real-world skills to help you, as effectively as possible.
This link, to Academia, explores the concepts of Commercial Law in Australia. It is authored by Chrys M. S. ChaCha.
Commercial Law is so interwoven throughout the economy and even employment, that it touches the lives of almost every Australian. If you are a Director of a Company, a Small Business Owner or considering becoming a Franchisee, then advice from a Commercial Lawyer will make things smoother.
Below, are just some of the areas of Commercial Law that we specialise in.
OUR COMMERCIAL LAW SERVICES INCLUDE:
Banking and Finance
We give advice on all forms of banking and finance transactions whether our client is a borrower or lender – whether the transaction is in the field of commercial finance, construction finance,residential mortgage lending or any other. Banking and Finance Law encompasses every aspect of how financial institutions and banks operate. As a consumer it’s important that your rights are protected and that you understand your obligations. We have extensive experience in all areas of Banking and Finance Law.
Property and Conveyancing
We advise on conveyancing, buying, selling and developing residential, retail, commercial and industrial properties. We also extend our legal services to joint venture structures, residential and commercial conveyancing, commercial leasing and building management.
Employment Law
Drafting, negotiating and advising on employment contracts. With outsourced jobs being an increasingly growing phenomenon, we are involved in advising both companies and individuals on outsourcing employment issues. We also help negotiate and implement redundancy strategies, and act in unfair dismissal matters.
Intellectual Property
An understanding of the need for the recognition and protection of intellectual property puts us at the forefront of rendering advice in this niche segment. We can assist in registering trademarks, drafting software development agreements and advising our clients on intellectual property licensing and transfers.
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Guided by our firm’s philosophy of commercial realism, we assist our clients to use all available resources and strategies that could bring about a negotiated settlement. If these attempts fail and, in cases where litigation is the only solution, we have extensive experience in commercial disputes involving partnership and corporate breakdowns, debt recovery and contractual disputes.
Business Law
Business Law relates to how businesses interact with suppliers, consumers and other businesses. These laws exist in order to ensure that businesses operate lawfully. As a business owner, the onus is on you to do the right thing.
Get legal advice- and ensure you comply with your legal obligations.
Competition, integrity and protection in the market, are covered by Business Law.
Buying a Business
Buying a Business often involves a significant investment and may well be one of the biggest decisions you make in your working life.
If you are considering the purchase of a business, our legal advice will ensure that you know what you are buying.
There are profitable- and not-so-profitable businesses.
What matters- is that you know and understand what that business you’re looking at, really is, before you make an offer.
And that’s where we can help
Selling a Business
This Business that you’ve worked hard in as well as on- is now up for sale. Of course- everybody loves a bargain, but this shouldn’t come at your expense.
Our Commercial Law specialists will help you sell your business for the highest price. Additionally, the sale process will flow smoothly.
We’ll ensure all your documents are in order, and that all parties understand what their obligations are.
Ensure you get the best price for your business.
Commercial Leasing
Commercial tenants are bound by the terms of their lease. Therefore it’s important to have obligations of both parties set out clearly.
Any breach of the lease by a tenant may give the landlord the right to terminate the contract and seek compensation.
Alternately, if you are a tenant, it’s important that the landlord does not create a situation that disrupts your business, such as planning works or ending your tenancy just because they feel like it.
We have reviewed and advised hundreds of landlords and tenants on commercial leasing matters.
And we can help you too.
As commercial lease lawyers, whether you’re a landlord or a tenant- we protect your interest.
Commercial Contracts & Business Agreements
Commercial Contracts & Business Agreements have some difference. Agreements – regarded as less formal than Contracts- may lack some of the elements needed to make them legally binding. On the other hand, contracts create a more formal legal relationship.
We have reviewed, advised on and amended thousands of legal contracts and agreements in our work.
Reach out to us for professional assistance with your legal agreements and contracts.
Trademarks
A trademark provides legal protection for your brand. When someone sees your trademark, it identifies the source of your product or service. As such, you should protect your trademark because doing so prevents another entity from using it and saying that they are you.
Trademark registration is an important part of the legal steps a business owner should take. We can provide assistance all the way through the process of registering and protecting your trademark, as well as litigation against infringements.
Your trademark is your brand, in the eyes of consumers and other businesses. Speak with us, to protect that important business asset.
