Business Law

We understand that your business needs prompt, creative and cost-effective documentation and advice.

Australian business is regulated by a complex system of written and unwritten laws. Entering any business transaction involves a number of commercial risks and opportunities. Many deals can have unintended tax consequences if not documented correctly.

At Fortuna Legal we have an agile, flexible approach to legal work, structuring complex deals with precise strategy. We bring the benefit of large firm experience to bear on solving the legal challenges of small to medium enterprise. We pride ourselves on documenting and advising on legal issues in plain English.

LEGAL SERVICES OFFERED

Business Law

  • General commercial legal advice across business operations
  • Structuring, governance, and commercial risk management
  • Business agreements and documentation

Mergers & Acquisitions

  • General commercial legal advice across business operations
  • Structuring, governance, and commercial risk management
  • Business agreements and documentation

Commercial Leasing

  • Retail and commercial lease review and negotiation
  • Lease structuring aligned to business needs
  • Risk review of obligations, outgoings, and exit conditions

Finance

  • Loan and lending agreements
  • Security arrangements and guarantees
  • Structuring finance arrangements in line with risk and control

Land Reservation, Resumption & Compensation

  • Advice on compulsory acquisition and land resumption
  • Negotiation of compensation outcomes
  • Representing landowner interests in government processes

Property Development

  • Structuring development projects
  • Joint venture and development agreements
  • Contractual alignment across land, funding, and construction
  • Risk management across multi-party developments

Shareholder Issues

  • Shareholder and unitholder agreements
  • Ownership, control, and decision-making frameworks
  • Dispute prevention and management
  • Exit and transition planning

Succession Planning

  • Business succession strategies
  • Ownership transfer frameworks
  • Alignment between business structures and estate planning
  • Intergenerational transition planning

Employment Law

  • Employment agreements
  • Workplace policies and compliance
  • Managing employee disputes and risk
  • Employer obligations and protections

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

  • Commercial dispute management
  • Early-stage dispute strategy and negotiation
  • Formal dispute resolution processes
  • Court proceedings where required