Company Law, Mergers & Acquisitions

Commerical Lawyers Newcastle

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

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

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

Call now to speak with one of our Corporate and Commercial Lawyers

Sam Roberts

Managing Director, Accredited Specialist

(Commercial Litigation)

Amanda Crosbie

Director, Senior Solicitor

George Maggiotto

Special Counsel

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Recent Articles

Why Do You Need a Shareholders Agreement?

Amanda Crosbie 14 May, 2021

Why Do You Need a Shareholders Agreement? Being prepared for the event of a disagreement with a business co-owner, or for when a co-owner wants

Company Constitutions and the Replaceable Rules

Amanda Crosbie 20 April, 2021

Company Constitution and the Replaceable Rules Before a company is incorporated, the Director(s) will need to decide on the rules for how the company’s

Why is the Apportionment between Goodwill and Equipment relevant in a Sale of Business?

Amanda Crosbie 19 March, 2021

Why is the Apportionment between Goodwill and Equipment relevant in a Sale of Business? If your sale of business includes the transfer of both

How to Sell your Business with Confidence

Amanda Crosbie 22 February, 2021

How to Sell your Business with Confidence Engage Professionals to Fast Track your Sale Once you have made the decision to sell your business, you

Changes to landholder duty on the transfer of shares

Amanda Crosbie 3 August, 2020

Changes to landholder duty on the transfer of shares In NSW, you may be liable for ‘landholder duty’ when you acquire shares in a company

New Laws Introduced to Combat Illegal Phoenixing

Amanda Crosbie 13 May, 2020

New Laws Introduced to Combat Illegal Phoenixing The Treasury Laws Amendment (Combating Illegal Phoenixing) Act 2019 (Cth) (“the Act”) came into effect earlier this year

ATO Director Penalties: What Company Directors Need to do to Avoid Personal Liability

Amanda Crosbie 10 September, 2018

ATO Director Penalties: What Company Directors Need to do to Avoid Personal Liability Updated May 2020 Under the ATO’s Director Penalty regime company Directors can

Safe Harbour & Directors’ Liability for Insolvent Trading

Sam Roberts 27 March, 2018

Safe Harbour & Directors’ Liability for Insolvent Trading On 19 September 2017 amendments, to the Corporations Act 2001 commenced which create a “safe harbour” for

Private Sale of Industry Leading Holiday Rentals Booking Management Software Business to Public Listed Company a Breeze.

Sam Roberts 25 October, 2017

Private Sale of Industry Leading Holiday Rentals Booking Management Software Business to Public Listed Company a Breeze. Midac Technologies Pty Limited (“Midac”) started up in

What is a Buy/Sell Option Agreement?

Sam Roberts 16 August, 2013

Introduction to Business Succession Planning What is a Buy/Sell Option Agreement? A Buy/Sell Option Agreement is an agreement between co-owners of a business granting

Building Services Contractor sells controlling interested to Private Equity company in complex $15 million deal.

Sam Roberts

Building Services Contractor sells controlling interested to Private Equity company in complex $15 million deal. Roberts Legal was appointed to act on behalf of medium

Software developer sells intellectual property to public company in $6 million once in a lifetime deal.

Sam Roberts

Software developer sells intellectual property to public company in $6 million once in a lifetime deal. Roberts Legal was initially sought out by a software

Clients cash in on once in a lifetime sale of business after trading for only three years.

Sam Roberts

Clients cash in on once in a lifetime sale of business after trading for only three years. The clients were directors of a company that

Private Equity deal goes sour after years of trading. Complex misleading and deceptive conduct case settled before Court action necessary.

Sam Roberts

Private Equity deal goes sour after years of trading. Complex misleading and deceptive conduct case settled before Court action necessary. The clients were the sole

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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1300 553 343

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Company Law, Mergers & Acquisitions

Commerical Lawyers Newcastle

Corporate & Commercial Law Services

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

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

How We Help

Testimonial

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.

Call now to speak with one of our Corporate and Commercial Lawyers

Sam Roberts

Amanda Crosbie

George Maggiotto

Security of Payment Guide

Safe Harbour Guide

Recent Articles

Why Do You Need a Shareholders Agreement?

Company Constitutions and the Replaceable Rules

Why is the Apportionment between Goodwill and Equipment relevant in a Sale of Business?

How to Sell your Business with Confidence

Changes to landholder duty on the transfer of shares

New Laws Introduced to Combat Illegal Phoenixing

ATO Director Penalties: What Company Directors Need to do to Avoid Personal Liability

Safe Harbour & Directors’ Liability for Insolvent Trading

Private Sale of Industry Leading Holiday Rentals Booking Management Software Business to Public Listed Company a Breeze.

What is a Buy/Sell Option Agreement?

Success Stories

Building Services Contractor sells controlling interested to Private Equity company in complex $15 million deal.

Software developer sells intellectual property to public company in $6 million once in a lifetime deal.

Clients cash in on once in a lifetime sale of business after trading for only three years.

Private Equity deal goes sour after years of trading. Complex misleading and deceptive conduct case settled before Court action necessary.

Testimonials

When you need an Expert

1300 553 343

Key Practice Contact

Amanda Crosbie

Director, Senior Solicitor

Email

amanda@robertslegal.com.au

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