Company Law, Mergers & Acquisitions

Local Lawyers with the expertise to handle your complex company related issues and transactions.

Whether it’s a once in a life time deal on the table or new company that needs to be set up right from the start, be sure your Lawyers are up for the job.

Corporate & Commercial Law Services

Our Corporate & Commercial Lawyers can assist you with:

Business mergers, sales and acquisitions
Incorporation and restructuring for asset protection
Shareholder Agreements
Advice on Director’s duties and liability
Corporate Governance
Tax advice
Business Succession Planning
Director indemnity, access and insurance agreements
Share buy backs

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Sometimes an issue or transaction is simply so important that you need an Expert.

Our Senior Corporate and Commercial Lawyers have the expertise to deliver the advice and outcomes you need and charge considerably less than Top Tier firms for the same results.

Call or drop in to our Newcastle office discuss your circumstances and satisfy yourself that we are the right lawyers for your company.

How We Help

Our Senior Commercial Lawyers have experience in dealing with a range of corporate governance issues and small and large company mergers and acquisitions including for international companies and businesses based in Newcastle, Sydney and across NSW.

Check out our Success Stories to learn more about some of the transactions upon which we have acted or call and speak to one of our Corporate and Commercial Lawyers about how we can assist you.

Testimonial

The then Dungog based business “YesBookit” was respected as the leader in the industry, providing an online application to booking agents around Australia, and some overseas.

“Initially we thought Sydney Solicitors would be the way to go, but we found the answer just down the road in Newcastle. Roberts Legal did a fantastic job with the entire process.

They expertly assisted us with every stage from, the preparation of an Information Memorandum, consideration of Expressions of Interest, negotiation of an Exclusivity Agreement, purchaser due diligence, the novation of key provider contracts and licences and the execution and performance at an exhaustive Business Sale Agreement including post-completion Fixed Term Consulting Agreements.

I couldn’t have been more pleased with my decision to engage Sam [Roberts] and his team for this assignment. They were more than capable and worked well with both inhouse and external legal teams of the purchaser and other concerned parties to see the sale through to a successful outcome.

I certainly would recommend Sam and the Roberts Legal team for this kind of work and would be pleased to speak with any prospective clients about the time we worked together.”

Kevin Johnson-Bade

Midac Technologies Pty Limited

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Sam Roberts

Managing Director, Accredited Specialist (Commercial Litigation)

Amanda Crosbie

Director, Senior Solicitor

Jeremy Kennedy

Special Counsel

Angus Ferguson

Associate Solicitor

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Finally I have found a law firm who me and my family will be using for many years to come. I would highly recommend Roberts legal to anyone who needs a good legal team and are worth every dollar.

“Sam and the team at Roberts legal assisted me in 2019 with a very complex business case. They are leagues ahead of any other law firm I have used in the past. Their attention to detail and professional prompt response to every item raised was a real stand out. The team keep you fully informed at all times in simple to understand language highlighting pros and cons of every decision that needs to be made. Finally I have found a law firm who me and my family will be using for many years to come. I would highly recommend Roberts legal to anyone who needs a good legal team and are worth every dollar.”

Paul C

The then Dungog based business “YesBookit” was respected as the leader in the industry, providing an online application to booking agents around Australia, and some overseas.

“Initially we thought Sydney Solicitors would be the way to go, but we found the answer just down the road in Newcastle. Roberts Legal did a fantastic job with the entire process.

I couldn’t have been more pleased with my decision to engage Sam [Roberts] and his team for this assignment. They were more than capable and worked well with both inhouse and external legal teams of the purchaser and other concerned parties to see the sale through to a successful outcome.

I certainly would recommend Sam and the Roberts Legal team for this kind of work and would be pleased to speak with any prospective clients about the time we worked together.”

Kevin Johnson-Bade

Midac Technologies Pty Limited

Sam has an ability to achieve a great result for his client without becoming confrontational with the transactional parties.

“Sam is personable whilst remaining extremely professional. He has an ability to achieve a great result for his client without becoming confrontational with the transactional parties. He focuses clearly on what is needed to finalise the matter in an effective and efficient manner.

It is a pleasure to work with Sam.”

Lindsey Karathanassis, Linkara Capital

Sam is extremely knowledgeable about the commercial and legal aspects of generating wealth from business.

“Sam is extremely knowledgeable about the commercial and legal aspects of generating wealth from people’s greatest asset – their business.”

Michael Craddock

Sam has an in depth knowledge in commercial areas of the law which is invaluable to us as accountants.

“I have just started working with Sam and find he has an in depth knowledge in commercial areas of the law which is invaluable to us as accountants. I would recommend Sam to any of my business clients.”

Richard McArtney, Bentley Accountants Newcastle Pty Limited

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Company Law, Mergers & Acquisitions

Local Lawyers with the expertise to handle your complex company related issues and transactions.

Whether it’s a once in a life time deal on the table or new company that needs to be set up right from the start, be sure your Lawyers are up for the job.

Corporate & Commercial Law Services

Call now to speak to one of our Corporate & Commercial Lawyers

I couldn’t have been more pleased with my decision to engage Sam [Roberts] and his team for this assignment. They were more than capable and worked well with both inhouse and external legal teams of the purchaser and other concerned parties to see the sale through to a successful outcome.

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