Leading Commercial and Civil Litigation Lawyers in Perth
At Norfolk Lawyers our tightly-knit commercial law team provides expert advice, strategies, planning and representation to enterprises industry-wide, from sole operators and niche start-ups, to the most complex corporate entities.
We have you covered right across the commercial law spectrum, delivering skilled legal services, with matters such as:
- drafting and reviewing contracts and agreements and contract negotiation
- advising on all aspects of commercial and corporate law and trusts
- company structure and business succession planning
- share, business and asset sales and acquisitions
- joint ventures
- shareholder and partnership agreements
So, no matter your annual turnover, whether you’re just starting out and need to plan for success, or are an established and large company dealing with high stakes disputes, we can advise and represent you and achieve the best possible legal solution for you.
If you already have lawyers, we can also provide you with a second opinion on a matter if you so wish and will do so independently and with appropriate scrutiny.
We take pride in our ability to quickly identify the relevant issues and provide you with expert and tailored advice each time, and on time and on budget. Our clients tell us we are proactive and we will work within your timelines and keep you informed every step of the way.
Our lawyers have a high level of technical skill but also possess business acumen and ‘street smarts’ - this means we take a pragmatic approach that balances the protection of your rights and interests.
Need to speak to a lawyer about your business? Contact us today.
Civil Litigation
Our lawyers have decades of experience in civil litigation, across all Courts and jurisdictions. We can assist you with all forms of litigation from all types of contractual disputes, debt recovery, to high level Supreme Court disputes that involve complex issues of fact and law and have numerous parties and encompass high value disputes. We are experts in all steps of the Court process, from drafting pleadings to conducting mediation and trials, and everything in between.
Litigation is stressful and can be expensive, and we will support you every step of the way. We take pride in keeping you fully informed of the process and our lawyers are all very accessible to our clients and will speak to you in plain English.
We will always work towards achieving the best possible outcome for you in the most cost-effective manner.
Contracts
We have a tremendous amount of experience and expertise in drafting and reviewing contracts and agreements across all industry sectors, including supply and license distribution agreements, shareholder, contractor and employment agreements, confidentiality agreements, franchising agreements and more.
Before we draft or review your contract, we make sure that we understand every aspect of your enterprise, from its organisational structure, to the details of its operation, right through to your objectives and challenges, to ensure that every provision not only protects your interests, but also delivers on your commercial goals.
In cases involving contract breaches or disputes, we are skilled in negotiating with the other party to achieve the best possible outcome for you. Where agreement cannot be reached, we are experienced in commercial litigation and if required, can leverage and utilise our excellent relationships with specialist barristers to achieve the best possible result for you, delivering optimal results to our clients that are pragmatic and also cost-effective, every single time.
Need contract advice? Contact us to arrange an appointment.
Business structure advice and establishment
Establishing the right legal structure for your business can mean the difference between success and failure. This is because the structure that you choose will affect your legal and operational risks, whether or not your assets are protected, your tax and other liabilities, and your upfront and ongoing costs. The problem is, in many cases the right choice is far from clear.
At Norfolk Lawyers, no matter where you are on your business journey, if you’re just starting out, growing or restructuring, we can help you to maximise your prospects of success by identifying and building the right foundations for your business, whether that is a company, a particular type of trust, a partnership or a joint venture.
Establishing the appropriate legal structure for you can minimise compliance burdens, help you protect your personal assets, and use the best available structure to implement strategies to not only improve performance, but also ultimately to increase the value of your business.
Whether you are starting a new operation or restructuring an existing enterprise, we will work closely with you to identify and establish the right structure for your business.
Need advice on business structures? Contact us today to arrange an appointment.
Sales and acquisitions
Buying or selling a business or shares in a company is an exciting, but most often very complex journey. From negotiating commercial terms, warranties and indemnities, to acquiring third party licences or consents, managing employee issues, and releasing security interests, there are many legal and commercial matters in the balance.
With so much riding on these deals, you need quality commercial lawyers on your side to ensure not only that your rights and interests are protected at every step of the transaction, but also that your commercial goals are achieved.
At Norfolk Lawyers, our specialist commercial law practitioners are experts in helping businesses of all kinds to achieve their acquisition or expansion goals, or to accomplish a successful exit plan.
Working strategically with other stakeholders such as financial planners and accountants, we provide quality, all-around, cost-effective advice, guidance and representation right from start to finish, including:
- negotiating terms
- drafting sale agreements
- undertaking due diligence including issues relating to corporate structure, licensing, contracts, employee matters and financial, insurance and tax issues
- carrying out registrations and tax or duty assessments
- settlements of legal transactions.
So, whether you are buying or selling a business, shares in a company or units in a trust, we can assist you with all aspects of the transaction and provide you with advice and representation every step of the way.
Contact us today to find out how we can help you.
