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.
Buying a business in Queensland? Learn what happens at settlement, including lease transfers, stocktake, adjustments, payments and business handover.
Planning to sell a business in Queensland? Learn what to consider before going to market, including leases, contracts, employees, due diligence and sale structure.
Buying a business in Queensland? Learn what to check before signing a contract, including due diligence, leases, employees, licences and key contract terms.
Buying a business in Queensland? Learn the key differences between an asset sale and share sale, including liabilities, contracts, employees and due diligence.
Learn why a shareholders’ agreement is important for companies with multiple owners, including decision-making, share transfers, exits, deadlocks, funding and shareholder protections.
Learn what a deed is, how it differs from a contract and when Australian businesses may use deeds for releases, confidentiality and accession.
Entering a retail shop lease in Queensland? Learn about disclosure, rent, outgoings, options, assignments and key tenant protections.
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.
Selling a business in Queensland? Learn about preparing for sale, due diligence, contracts, employees, leases, GST, settlement and handover.
Entering a commercial lease in Queensland? Learn about rent, outgoings, options, guarantees, permitted use and make-good obligations.
