Commercial & Small business
Cost certainty and responsiveness
Let us take care of your legal needs. Our advice takes into account the bigger picture and we take the time to understand your business and what you are trying to achieve. This helps you achieve a better result.
We aim to be transparent and will provide you with a fixed fee quote where possible.
Specialising in the needs of small business
To minimise your risk and to provide certainty for your various business relationships, we can assist with drafting or reviewing:
- Employment or contractor agreements
- Service agreements
- Terms & conditions
- Shareholder agreements
- Loan agreements
- Confidentiality agreements
Buying or selling a business is a major decision. We can advise you on the terms that you have negotiated, the areas of risk and other considerations. It is our aim to ensure that your interests are protected.
Entering a lease is a big commitment. We can draft or review your lease, provide you with advice to resolve leasing issues. As a property owner, we know that you want your interests protected. As a tenant, we will help you understand your rights and obligations.
Sole trader or Company or Trust?
Choosing the right structure will ensure the success of your business. We advise you on the issues you should consider such us weighing up the costs of the different structures and the relative protection that each structure will give you. This could also form part of your overall estate planning.
Many small business owners enter corporate and trust structures believing that it will offer them protection or reduce the tax they will pay. This is not always the case and is dependent on your individual circumstances.
With many years of consulting and commercial experience, we can help with various commercial issues. We want to support you and aim to be your legal partner.
Case Study
“Jane had some issues with the performance and accountability of staff and contractors and wanted employment and contractor agreements drafted.’”
Yes, employment agreements are always a good idea and were necessary in this case. However, in discussing the outcomes that she was trying to achieve, one of the solutions that became obvious was for her to adjust her remuneration structure to include performance-based rewards.
Not only did the new remuneration structure motivate her employees, but it also made the introduction of the employment agreements seamless. Often, existing employees are resistant and suspicious of new conditions and agreements.
Jane’s presenting issue was that she needed employment contracts drafted. Most lawyers will do just that.
Invaluable support for our business
“We were looking for a solicitor to prepare our agreements with partners as well as employment contracts. We had initially considered other solicitors but decided that Mi was the best fit for us as she had already been involved in the strategy side of our business growth. We were very surprised when Mi pointed out a number of risks that we had not considered. Now we are getting her to review our other contracts! Her legal background gives us the protection and support that we need to continue our growth.”
