Commercial lawyers
Moonee Valley & Sunbury
Contracts, Deals & Business Law Support
At Nicholas James Lawyers, we partner with local businesses, from start-ups to established enterprises, to ensure legislative compliance and implement robust corporate governance. We focus on protecting and enhancing business assets, strengthening business succession plans, resolving legal disputes, and supporting sustainable growth.
Whether you require assistance with contracts, business sales or purchases, or day-to-day operational advice, our approachable commercial lawyers at our conveniently located Moonee Ponds and Sunbury offices are dedicated to providing simple, effective solutions that work in your best interest.
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Why work with our
Commercial Lawyers?
- Friendly, no-nonsense advice tailored to your business’ needs and requirements
- Lawyers who listen to you and work with you to achieve your desired outcome
- Fast turnaround on contracts and legal documents
- Skilled negotiators with solid experience across different industries
- Advice that makes commercial sense and achieves commercial goals – not just legal sense
- Flexible support for businesses at every stage
Our full range of Commercial Law Services
Contract Drafting & Review
We can draft, review and provide you with simple easy to understand advice on your business contract so you’re confident before signing. Whether it’s with a customer, supplier or contractor, we’ll help you identify risks, seek to negotiate better terms, and protect your business.
Business Sales & Acquisitions
Going into business for the first time? Expanding or working with others? We’ll support you every step of the way by drafting clear and concise agreements that cover decision-making, roles, profit sharing and exit terms – so everyone’s on the same page from day one.
Shareholder & Joint Venture Agreements
We aim to make every business sale and purchase run as smoothly as possible— taking care of all things legal while offering you tailored support from start to finish. We’ll guide you through the preparation and/or review of the contract, due diligence, and settlement so there are no surprises.
Starting fresh or restructuring? We can assist you in creating new companies, trust deeds and more – explaining the pros, cons, and compliance steps in language you understand. For business restructuring, we provide advice on the best strategy for the shareholders and protection of the shareholders’ interests and business moving forward.
We assist in preparing employment contracts in compliance with current
employment law. We offer efficient and strategic advice for each employment situation
according to the culture, policy, by-laws and background of the organisation.
Every detail in a building and construction contract is crucial for ensuring a successful project. This includes on-time delivery (with liquidated damages specified for delays), a clear scope of work, defined duties and responsibilities, cost overrun prevention, and provisional sum allowances to secure the best possible outcome.
This agreement has a unique focus for the medical/healthcare practitioners for several reasons including reducing the risk and success of claims that may be made against
the service provider by the patients or debtors, advising on tax efficiencies, asset protection purposes and business efficacies.
Your brand and IP matter. We help register trademarks, draft licensing agreements, and protect your ideas with the right legal tools.
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MEET The Team
NICK TERZIOVSKI
Director
Elizabeth Ong
Special Counsel
Matthew White
Senior Associate
Anthony Scundi
Associate
Frequently Asked Questions
What structure should I use for my new business?
The primary business structures used in Australia include:
- Partnership
- Corporation
- Trust
- Sole Trader
Each has advantages and disadvantages. When choosing the correct form for your business, you should consider whether there are personal liability and tax implications.
We can assist you to work out the right structure for your business, and if there are tax implications, we will make sure you get the right help from the tax experts or the accountants
How do I sell or buy a business?
Selling and buying a business generally involves;
- Negotiating terms and exchanging a letter of offer
- Entering a contract of sale
- Paying a deposit
- Transferring any relevant leases (such as retail or equipment leases)
- Transferring any relevant permits or licences (such as food or liquor licences)
- Transferring of employees
- Transferring any business names
- Release of PPSR or any encumbrance on the business
- Paying the balance at settlement
We can assist you in selling or buying a business from start to finish. We will assist in negotiating terms, drafting and reviewing contracts of sale and assisting with transferring any required leases, licences and business names as necessary.
How do intellectual property rights impact a business?
Intellectual property rights in a certain name or brand can be protected by:
- Registering a trademark
- Registering a domain name
- Obtaining any relevant licence
Before registering a business name, it is important to complete a trademark search, check the availability of domain names and check for any relevant licences you may require in the relevant state or territory.
We can assist with protecting the intellectual property of your business and completing any due diligence before you start up your business.
What types of agreements should I expect to see as a business owner?
As a business owner you will most likely be required to enter into several types of agreements, including:
- Retail leases
- Asset sale agreements
- Business sale contracts
- Share sale agreements (if you are selling shares of the company rather than the
business) - Loan agreements
- Employment contracts
- Equipment hire contracts
- Construction contracts
- Distribution agreements
- Non-disclosure agreements
- Shareholders agreements or Joint Venture (if there is more than 1 business owner)
We can give you advice and assist in drafting, negotiating and reviewing such agreements.
Are you a medical or healthcare practitioner or a medical centre?
You will require advice on the following:
- Structure of the service provider
- Scope of service provided
- Tax advice (which we can get the tax expert or work with your accountant)
- Independency of relationship
We can give you advice and assist in implementing the above in the agreements.
What happens if I get into a business dispute?
- Contractors
- Landlords
- Tenants
- Suppliers
- Distributors
- Business partners
We can assist you in business disputes by giving you advice regarding the dispute, drafting and responding to letters of demand, negotiating mutually beneficial outcomes and drafting settlement deeds.
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