Property Law
Acquiring or developing property is often the largest investment many people will make. Various commercial and taxation risks must be managed. We can assist you document your property deal to your best advantage.
Whether buying, selling or developing property, it is vital that you obtain the best legal advice to ensure that that the deal is documented correctly to give you the best commercial and taxation result. Many property deals, particularly developments, have capital gains tax, stamp duty and GST traps for the unwary. We have many years of experience in all aspects of the sale, leasing and development of residential and commercial property.
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
