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Our Commercial and Business Law Services
LawBridge delivers practical, end-to-end legal services tailored to the needs of growing businesses. From contracts and structuring to governance and succession planning, we provide clear, strategic advice to support your operations and long-term success.
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Drafting And Reviewing Agency Agreements
We prepare and review agency agreements to clearly define the relationship between principals and agents. Our goal is to protect your interests by ensuring these agreements accurately reflect the parties’ rights and obligations, reducing the risk of future disputes.
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Advising On Appropriate Business Structure Selection
Choosing the right business structure is critical. We provide guidance on selecting from sole trader, partnership, company, or trust structures based on your business size, goals, liability considerations, and tax implications. This advice helps optimise your business operations and legal protections.
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Drafting And Reviewing Franchise Agreements And Disclosure Documents
Our expertise in franchising law supports clients entering franchise arrangements. We ensure franchise agreements and disclosure documents comply with legal requirements, protecting your interests and helping you understand your rights and obligations under franchising laws.
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Drafting And Reviewing Commercial Agreements
We draft and review a broad range of commercial agreements, including distribution, licensing, supply, and service contracts. These agreements are tailored to your business needs, ensuring clarity, enforceability, and risk management in your commercial dealings.
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Creating And Reviewing Shareholder And Partnership Agreements
For businesses with multiple owners, we assist in creating and reviewing shareholder and partnership agreements. These foundational documents clarify ownership rights, decision-making processes, and dispute resolution mechanisms to prevent conflicts and support smooth business operations.
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Establishing Trust Structures For Asset Protection
We advise on establishing trust structures to minimise tax liabilities, protect assets, and preserve wealth. Trusts can be an effective tool for managing business assets and providing long-term financial security.
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Developing Corporate Governance Frameworks
Our lawyers help develop corporate governance frameworks that ensure your company meets its legal duties and obligations to regulators such as ASIC, shareholders, and other stakeholders. This includes advising on board responsibilities and compliance to support effective governance.
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Strategic Business Succession Planning Legal Advice
We provide strategic advice on business succession planning to secure continuity and facilitate smooth transitions. This includes drafting agreements, arranging key person insurance, asset protection strategies, and buy-sell agreements to safeguard your business legacy.
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Corporate Islamic Finance Transactions Legal Advice
LawBridge offers specialised legal advice on corporate Islamic finance transactions. We assist financial institutions, banks, and corporates in navigating the unique legal aspects of Islamic finance to ensure compliance and successful transaction outcomes.
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Banking And Finance Law Experts
Our team supports financial institutions by identifying key legal issues and providing expert advice to protect their interests in complex banking and finance environments. We help clients navigate regulatory requirements and commercial challenges effectively.
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Or 4-Step Process for Commercial & Business Matters
We take a strategic, business-minded approach to every legal matter—aligning our advice with your goals, protecting your interests, and supporting long-term success.
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Understanding Your Business Goals
We begin by gaining a thorough understanding of your business, its objectives, challenges, and the industry environment. This client-focused approach ensures our legal advice aligns with your unique business needs, helping you navigate complex commercial law matters with confidence.
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Developing Tailored Legal Strategies
Our commercial lawyers craft customised legal strategies that balance risks and opportunities specific to your situation. We provide practical, commercially sound advice designed to support your business goals and protect your interests in every transaction and decision.
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Drafting, Negotiation And Implementation
Depending on your situation, we handle the drafting of precise legal documents, negotiate terms effectively on your behalf, and assist with the implementation of agreements or solutions. Our goal is to ensure clarity, enforceability, and smooth execution to safeguard your business operations.
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Ongoing Support And Partnership
Beyond immediate legal matters, we commit to building lasting relationships by providing ongoing support. We act as your trusted legal partner, ready to assist with future challenges and opportunities as your business evolves.
Why Choose LawBridge As Your Commercial & Business Lawyer
Our lawyers bring deep expertise in commercial and business law, with a strong track record advising small, medium and large businesses. We combine legal precision with commercial insight to protect your interests across all business matters.
Experienced and Specialist Law Team
Our lawyers bring deep expertise in commercial and business law, with a strong track record advising all types of businesses. We combine legal precision with commercial insight to protect your interests across all business matters.
Client-Focused, Practical Solutions
We tailor our advice to your specific goals, offering clear, jargon-free guidance. Our pragmatic, client-first approach ensures legal solutions align with your commercial objectives and deliver real-world value.
Strategic and Results-Driven
We approach every matter with a clear strategy, focusing on outcomes. Whether through negotiation, drafting, or dispute resolution, we help you manage risk and seize business opportunities.
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Team
Our Expert Team of Commercial & Business Lawyers
Our team of Sydney and Melbourne commercial lawyers brings deep experience across all areas of business and commercial law. We’re committed to delivering clear, strategic advice tailored to your specific business needs.
Adam Jacobs
Partner & Co-Founder
Ramia Abdo Sultan
Partner & Co-Founder
Mohamad Kammoun
Managing Partner & Co-Founder
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Understanding Commercial Law in Australia
Commercial law affects how businesses are formed, operate, and grow. Understanding its scope is key to compliance and risk management.
The Scope of Business Law for Businesses
Commercial and business law in Australia spans several key areas:
Contracts & Agreements – Drafting, reviewing, and enforcing business contracts
Australian Consumer Law (ACL) – Ensuring compliance and avoiding misleading conduct
Corporations Act – Governance, director duties, and shareholder rights
Employment Law – Managing staff, contracts, and workplace obligations
Property Law – Handling commercial leases and property matters
Intellectual Property – Protecting trademarks, copyright, and confidential information
Business Structures – Advising on companies, partnerships, and trusts
Tailored legal advice helps businesses navigate these areas with confidence.
Importance of Sound Legal Advice and Documentation
Strong legal advice and well-drafted documents are vital to protecting your business. Benefits include:
Protection – Safeguards your interests in contracts and agreements
Dispute Prevention – Reduces ambiguity and legal risk
Clarity – Sets clear expectations and responsibilities
Growth – Supports expansion and strategic decisions
Investing in quality legal support gives your business a solid foundation to thrive.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Commercial Business Law
Understanding business law is essential for making informed decisions and avoiding costly legal issues. Here are answers to some of the most common questions we receive from business owners and entrepreneurs.
What does a business lawyer do?
A business lawyer assists companies by drafting and reviewing legal documents such as contracts and agreements, advising on business structures, compliance, and transactions like buying or selling a business, and sometimes handling disputes to ensure the business is legally protected.
What should I consider when buying a business?
When buying a business, key considerations include conducting thorough due diligence on financials, staff, licenses, leases, and clients, selecting the appropriate business structure, understanding finance and tax implications, and ensuring all contract documentation is accurate and comprehensive.
Do I need a lawyer when selling a business?
Engaging a lawyer when selling a business is important to manage sale structure, draft contracts, handle confidentiality agreements, address employee and supplier concerns, review leases and intellectual property issues, consider tax implications, and negotiate restraint of trade clauses.
What are common business structures in Australia?
The common business structures in Australia include sole trader, where an individual is personally responsible; partnership, involving two or more parties sharing the business; company, a separate legal entity; and trust, where a trustee holds assets for beneficiaries.
What types of business contracts agreements can you help with?
Business lawyers assist with a variety of contracts including partnership agreements, shareholder agreements, joint venture agreements, employment contracts, supply, distribution and service agreements, franchise agreements, confidentiality agreements, terms and conditions, and loan or security documents.
How can a lawyer help my small business?
A lawyer helps small businesses with formation, intellectual property protection, drafting and reviewing contracts, ensuring compliance, resolving disputes, and providing strategic advice, enabling owners to focus on growth while managing legal risks effectively.
How do I protect my business intellectual property?
Protecting business intellectual property involves trademark registration, copyright, patents, confidentiality agreements, licensing agreements, and well-drafted terms and conditions to safeguard valuable assets and maintain competitive advantage.
What is corporate governance assistance?
Corporate governance assistance involves creating frameworks and providing advice to ensure companies and their directors meet legal duties and obligations to regulators like ASIC, shareholders, and other stakeholders, supporting effective and compliant business operations.
When should you hire a business lawyer?
Hiring a business lawyer early is beneficial for nearly every stage of business, from startup structuring and initial contracts to ongoing operations including transactions, compliance, disputes, and exit planning, helping to reduce risks and simplify legal processes.
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