Business & Corporate Law
Business Disputes, Contracts, IP & Corporate Law
From shareholder disputes and breach of contract claims to trademark registration, business formation, employment agreements, and debt recovery — submit one request and get connected with a business lawyer who can assess your matter and advise on the right course of action.
⚠ If you have received a court document, letter of demand, or have an upcoming contract deadline — mention it clearly in the form so your request can be prioritised.
What You Can Submit
Business and corporate legal matters handled at all stages.
Whether you are starting out, growing, or dealing with a dispute — submit your matter and a legal professional with the right experience will follow up.
Business Disputes & Litigation
Commercial disputes between businesses or business partners, breach of contract claims, and litigation in courts and tribunals.
Business Formation
Setting up a company, partnership, or trust structure. Advice on the right structure for your business and drafting constituent documents.
Contracts & Agreements
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts including supplier agreements, client terms, NDAs, and service agreements.
Employment Agreements
Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, contractor agreements, restraint of trade clauses, and enterprise agreements.
Intellectual Property
Trademark registration and enforcement, patent matters, copyright protection, and IP licensing agreements.
Shareholder & Director Disputes
Shareholder disputes, director duties, oppressive conduct, corporate governance issues, and company wind-downs.
Business Sale & Acquisition
Due diligence, sale of business agreements, asset and share transfers, and post-completion obligations.
Debt Recovery
Recovering unpaid invoices and debts through letters of demand, negotiation, and court proceedings where necessary.
Regulatory & Compliance
ASIC compliance, consumer law obligations, competition law, and regulatory investigations affecting businesses.
When to Act
Business legal problems that require early action.
Unresolved business disputes, poorly drafted contracts, and unprotected IP can cause serious commercial damage. Early legal advice protects your position and limits exposure.
You have received a letter of demand or court documents
A letter of demand or statement of claim requires a prompt, considered response. Ignoring it — or responding incorrectly — can result in default judgment or a worsened negotiating position. Early legal advice determines the right response before the matter escalates to litigation.
A business partner, director, or shareholder is acting against your interests
Shareholder disputes, oppressive conduct by a director, and business partner breakdowns can paralyse a company. The Corporations Act 2001 provides remedies — including buy-out orders and winding up — but early legal intervention is needed before the business is damaged beyond repair.
You are signing a contract with significant commercial exposure
Supplier agreements, franchise agreements, service contracts, and leases frequently contain limitation of liability clauses, termination rights, and restraint provisions that are heavily weighted against you. Having a lawyer review terms before signing is far cheaper than resolving a dispute after.
A competitor or former employee is using your confidential information or IP
Trademark infringement, copyright theft, and misuse of confidential information by former employees or competitors cause direct commercial harm. Acting early — with a cease and desist letter or injunction — is more effective than waiting until the damage is done.
A customer or client is refusing to pay a substantial invoice
Unpaid invoices drain cash flow and — if left too long — become harder to recover. The limitation period for contract debts in most states is 6 years. Formal debt recovery through a letter of demand, NCAT, Magistrates Court, or District Court is often faster and cheaper than businesses expect.
You are buying, selling, or restructuring a business
Business sale and acquisition transactions — whether asset sales or share transfers — involve due diligence, restraint of trade, employee entitlements, and post-completion obligations. Proper legal structuring protects both buyer and seller from disputes that commonly arise after settlement.
How It Works
One clear request. The right business lawyer.
Describe your business legal matter in plain language — you do not need to know the exact legal terminology. A professional with the relevant experience will review and follow up.
Submit Your RequestDescribe your matter
Submit the form with your contact details, state, type of business matter, and a brief summary. Mention any deadlines, court dates, or urgent issues.
Request is reviewed
Your matter is reviewed with the business law issue type, urgency, and location in mind so the right legal professional can be identified.
Follow-up is arranged
An appropriate follow-up is arranged based on your matter. Urgent requests — court documents, imminent deadlines — are prioritised.
Information That Helps
What to include in your request.
The clearer your summary, the easier it is to match you with the right business lawyer and assess urgency.
Type of business entity — company, partnership, trust, sole trader, or other.
Nature of the matter — dispute, contract review, IP issue, formation, sale, or other.
Any documents involved — contracts, letters, court documents, or correspondence.
The other party involved — another business, individual, employee, or government body.
Any deadlines — response dates, filing deadlines, contract execution dates.
The approximate value or commercial significance of the matter.
Urgent business law situations
If any of the following apply, include it clearly in your summary so your request can be flagged as urgent.
Submitting this form does not create a lawyer-client relationship and does not replace formal legal advice.
Coverage
Business law requests accepted from all states and territories.