Commercial Lawyers — Sunshine Coast

It depends on your goals, your risk, your tax position, and whether others are involved. A sole trader setup is simple but offers no liability protection; a company or trust offers more protection and flexibility but more cost and complexity. We'll talk through your situation and, working with your accountant on the tax side, help you choose the right structure.

Almost always, yes. A clear written contract prevents disputes by setting out exactly what each party agreed to. When a relationship sours — and even good ones sometimes do — a well-drafted contract is what protects you. Verbal agreements are far harder and more expensive to enforce.

A great many things: what you're actually buying (assets vs shares), the condition of the business's contracts and leases, employee entitlements, licences and approvals, intellectual property, and restraint of trade to stop the seller competing against you. Proper due diligence and a well-drafted contract are essential. We'll guide you through it.

Yes. We can advise on the most cost-effective approach to recovering a debt, from a formal letter of demand through to court proceedings if necessary. Often a properly worded demand from a solicitor is enough.

For defined pieces of work — drafting a contract, setting up a structure, reviewing a lease — we can usually offer a fixed fee agreed up front. For ongoing or open-ended matters we'll provide a clear estimate and keep you informed. We'll always discuss costs before doing the work.

Yes — we act for businesses across the Sunshine Coast and beyond. Much of commercial work can be handled by phone, email, and video, so location is rarely a barrier.