Small Business Transactions

Starting, growing, or selling a business is a major milestone. While it is an exciting venture, navigating the commercial and legal complexities requires precise planning. A single overlooked clause can lead to expensive disputes, unexpected liabilities, or financial loss down the track.

We take a practical, client-focused approach to business law to help protect your commercial interests, manage risk, and ensure your transaction proceeds as smoothly as possible. Whether you are buying your first café in Sydney, structuring a franchise, or preparing an exit strategy, we provide the clear legal guidance you need to move forward with confidence.

Buying or selling a business involves far more than agreeing on a price. We guide you through the entire process to ensure your financial and legal interests are fully protected.

• For buyers: We help structure the purchase, review lease assignments, verify intellectual property transfers, and ensure you receive clear title to all business assets.
• For sellers: We draft robust contracts of sale, manage the release of security interests (such as the PPSR), and assist in navigating employee transfer obligations

Before committing to a business purchase, you need to know exactly what you are buying. Our due diligence process helps identify hidden risks before they become your problem. We review commercial leases, material supply contracts, equipment finance arrangements, and regulatory compliance history, helping you negotiate from a position of strength.

Entering a franchise system introduces a unique set of legal obligations governed by the Franchising Code of Conduct. We review and advise on franchise agreements and disclosure documents, ensuring you fully understand your ongoing fee obligations, marketing fund contributions, territorial rights, and exit restrictions.

The preliminary stages of a deal set the tone for the final contract. We draft and review heads of agreement and MOUs to clearly outline the intended terms of your transaction. This locks in the core commercial intent of both parties and establishes exclusivity while the formal contracts are being prepared.

Your team is one of your business's most valuable assets. We draft clear, compliant employment contracts and independent contractor agreements tailored to modern awards and National Employment Standards (NES). These agreements can help protect your intellectual property and minimise the risk of future workplace disputes.