Experienced Business Lawyers for Melbourne's Premium Business Clients

The Practice acts for a growing number of Businesses and Corporate Clients. We assist in virtually all aspects of satisfying our clients' legal requirements, including:

Acquisition and Sale of Businesses
Structuring the Trading entity
Negotiating loan facilities
Establishing Franchising and Licensing Relationships
Drawing Dealer and Distribution Agreements
Advice on Intellectual Property rights
Establishing Terms of Trade
Employment Agreements
Liquor Licensing

Please contact us to get professional advice if you have any questions regarding:

Business & Company Transfers

Your business is your enterprise, the result of your exertion.

When selling, you want the best price with no residual claims from the buyer. When buying, you want to get what has been promised and not pay more than necessary.

When buying or selling, you need an experienced commercial lawyer to advise, assist in commercial and lease negotiations, help pinpoint potential problems, draw the documentation and finalise the deal. At P&B Law we have the experience to guide you through the transaction efficiently and with the least amount of fuss.
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Business & Investment Structuring

When buying a business or any investment you want a structure that will suit your needs. You need to carefully consider control, taxation, protection of family assets and exposure to creditors.

The wrong choice of structure will create problems including an obligation to pay more tax than is necessary, or it may place your private assets at the mercy of creditors. At P&B Law we can help you make the right choice and then supply the company or trust structure that is best suited to your needs.

If your current structure is cumbersome, we may suggest a suitable variation or a structure more appropriate to your requirements. We then draw the appropriate technical documentation.
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Commercial Documentation

As you know it's not wise to do business on a handshake. All too often people try to improve the bargain after is has been concluded. And the law does not always assist.

For instance, in Victoria if your deliver goods to your customer on a terms basis and the customer doesn't pay, you are not legally permitted to retrieve your goods! At P&B Law we draw standard documentation to best protect you from these potentially devastating problems.
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Franchising & Licensing

Few commercial relationships require the rigorous documentation demanded by a franchise or license agreement. To ensure every franchisee has identical essential systems and rules, the guiding documentation must be resolute.

On the other hand, if you are buying a franchise, you want to get what you have been promised. Come and talk to us if you are considering entering a business either as a franchisor or a franchisee.

At P&B Law we ensure you ask the right questions and provide you with the correct advice to get your business off to the best start.
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Liquor Licensing

We have strong working knowledge of all aspects of liquor law. Talk to us first, whether you are considering buying or selling a hotel, restaurant or other licensed premises or simply varying an existing license.
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Employment Law

With ever-changing laws relating to employment, it is almost impossible to ensure the employment relationships you enter into are legally binding and enforceable.

Employment contracts require professionals to keep you up to date with these changes and ensure you establish a contract which must be adhered to by both parties. At P&B Law we prepare contracts of employment in simple English which are enforceable in a dispute.
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Investment,
Documentation,
Licensing...