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.
Entering a retail shop lease in Queensland? Learn about disclosure requirements, rent, outgoings, options, assignments and key protections under Queensland retail leasing laws.
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.
Entering a commercial lease in Queensland? Learn about rent, outgoings, options, guarantees, permitted use, make-good obligations and key terms to review before signing.
Buying a business in Queensland? Learn what to investigate during due diligence, including financial records, contracts, employees, leases, assets, PPSR and legal risks.
Buying or selling a business in Queensland? Learn about due diligence, business sale contracts, leases, employees, restraints, settlement and other key legal considerations.
Learn how confidentiality agreements and NDAs protect sensitive business information, including customer data, financial information, intellectual property and business sale due diligence.
