COMMERCIAL & BUSINESS LAW INSIGHTS
Commercial & Business Law Articles & Resources
Practical information for business owners about buying and selling businesses,
commercial leases, business structures, shareholders’ agreements and commercial contracts.
Learn why a shareholders’ agreement is important for companies with multiple owners, including decision-making, share transfers, exits, deadlocks, funding and shareholder protections.
What is a deed and how is it different from a contract? Learn when Australian businesses use deeds, including releases, confidentiality arrangements and deeds of accession.
Commercial & Business Law Retail Shop Leases in Queensland: What Landlords and Tenants Need to Know Retail shop leases in Queensland are subject to specific legislation that can impose additional obligations on landlords and provide protections for tenants. Understanding whether the legislation applies — and dealing with disclosure, rent, outgoings, options and assignment correctly — is important before entering into or changing a retail lease. By Katie Chan
Starting or buying a business? Compare sole trader, partnership, company and trust structures and learn the legal issues to consider when choosing a business structure.
Planning to sell a business in Queensland? Learn how to prepare for sale, due diligence, contracts, employees, leases, GST, settlement and a smooth business handover.
Learn why a shareholders’ agreement is important for companies with multiple owners, including decision-making, share transfers, exits, deadlocks, funding and shareholder protections.
Entering a commercial lease in Queensland? Learn about rent, outgoings, options, guarantees, permitted use, make-good obligations and key terms to review before signing.
COMMERICAL & BUSINESS LAW Due Diligence When Buying a Business in Queensland: What Should You Check? Buying an established business can provide an opportunity to acquire an existing customer base, revenue stream and operating structure. However, before committing to the purchase, it is important to understand exactly what you are buying — and the risks that may come with it. By Katie Chan
Buying or selling a business in Queensland? Learn about due diligence, business sale contracts, leases, employees, restraints, settlement and other key legal considerations.
Do you have confidential information that you need to protect? Here's everything you need to know about the commercial in confidence agreements and how they can help keep your business safe.
