Transactions & Structures

Business Transactions & Structures

Having the right structures and core agreements in place is essential for every successful business and improves business protection and sale value.

Business Services

We assist Business clients with:

Transactions

Buying and Selling Businesses.
Share Sale Agreements.
Shareholder and related party loans.

Structures

Establishing businesses and advice in relation to business structures and restructuring.
Incorporating existing businesses.
Advising and establishing Family Discretionary Trusts and Unit Trusts.

Advice

Business and Risk Advisory.
Insolvency and Business restructuring.
Franchise advice and agreements.
Intellectual Property.
Tax including Capital Gains Tax, GST and Stamp Duty.

Agreements & Legal Documents

Partnership Agreements and Shareholder Agreements.
Business Succession Planning.
Standard form contracts including Credit Applications and standard form Contract and Terms & Conditions for businesses.
Executive Service and Employment Contracts.
Non-Disclosure Agreements.

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Make important business decisions with confidence.

The right structures can protect assets, limit or isolate commercial risks and facilitate tax minimisation strategies and Estate Planning.

Well executed Transactions and Agreements can create or realise capital value.

Who are you trusting to deliver the best legal outcomes for your business.

How We Help

Our Business and Commercial Lawyers take a proactive approach to assisting business clients. We are constantly on the lookout for ways that we can benefit your business or eliminate or reduce risks and protect assets.

We have experience in dealing with a wide range of commercial issues and transactions including:

Complex Share Sale Agreements and Mergers for shares worth over $18 million,
Negotiating and drafting unique or complex core Agreements and Transaction Deeds,
Buying or Selling Businesses,
Corporate restructuring and Business Succession Planning Agreements, Restructure Deeds and Deeds of Company Arrangement,
Business structuring and restructuring, and
standard form Contracting Solutions.

Call now to speak to one of our Business and Company Lawyers

Sam Roberts

Managing Director, Accredited Specialist (Commercial Litigation)

Amanda Crosbie

Director, Senior Solicitor

Angus Ferguson

Associate Solicitor

Haydon Potter

Solicitor

Christa Chapman

Solicitor

Security of Payment Guide

Our Security of Payment Guide helps Developers, Contractors, Subcontractors, Suppliers and Consultants in the building industry gain a better understanding of how the security of payment regime works and when and why to seek our professional help. The guide is written in plain English and is easy to understand.

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Safe Harbour Guide

Get Protection from personal claims for insolvent trading while you develop and implement a Restructuring Plan for your company.

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“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

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 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 took the time to understand our business and worked closely with us to create a contract that was easy for our clients to read and understand while providing us with the required level of legal protection.

“We worked with Sam from Roberts Legal to develop a service level contract for use with our clients. Sam took the time to understand our business and worked closely with us to create a contract that was easy for our clients to read and understand while providing us with the required level of legal protection. I would recommend Sam and the Roberts Legal team to anyone who is after a solicitor who will take the time to understand their needs and requirements or after a solicitor who can talk to them in plain English.”

Tristan Hough, Myrtec

Sam’s asks the right questions to get the process under way in an incredibly efficient manner.

“Sam Roberts and the team at Roberts Legal are the most dynamic and professional law firm that I have worked with. Sam’s asks the right questions to get the process under way in an incredibly efficient manner and they keep you informed, every step of the way. No chasing up required, which is a rarity in professional service outfits. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.”

Stuart Upward, The Right Person

Sam and his team were great in helping us set up our business.

“Sam and his team were great in helping us set up our business. They offered practical advice and were very responsive with answering questions and documentation.”

Luan Atkinson

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“I have used the services of Roberts Legal and in particular Sam Roberts for both myself and for my clients, and continue to do so. Sam has proven to me he has an in depth knowledge of legal matters, is very approachable and discharges his responsibilities in a timely and professional manner.”

Erminio Adoranti, Accountant, Adoranti & Co

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Brentwood Skin

It is surprising to find a law firm that provides such clear and concise guides.

“It is surprising to find a law firm that provides such clear and concise guides to business succession planning and shareholders’ agreements. Having been through the exercise with a number of our accounting practice clients, it is good to have a tool that can be used to assist our clients in forming a clear picture of how they want their business to continue following an unexpected event and how they expect the various shareholders to interact with each other. The Business Succession Planning Guide and Term Sheets enable us provide a clear set of instructions to the team at Roberts Legal.”

Richard McArtney, Bentley Accountants Newcastle Pty Limited

You amazed us with your energy and knowledge, you are a champion.

I would like to thank you and your team for assisting myself and Andrew with the restructure. You amazed us with your energy and knowledge, you are a champion.

After working with others it is refreshing to have you on our side. Thanks also from all our staff for assisting in securing their future.

Paul Barwick, Director.

MCA Engineering

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Transactions & Structures

Business Transactions & Structures

Having the right structures and core agreements in place is essential for every successful business and improves business protection and sale value.

Business Services

Transactions

Structures

Advice

Agreements & Legal Documents

Call now to speak to one of our Business & Company Lawyers

Make important business decisions with confidence.

How We Help

Call now to speak to one of our Business and Company Lawyers

Sam Roberts

Amanda Crosbie

Angus Ferguson

Haydon Potter

Christa Chapman

Security of Payment Guide

Safe Harbour Guide

RECENT ARTICLES

Deadline to Amend Discretionary Trusts to Avoid Surcharge Duty and Tax

New Laws Introduced to Combat Illegal Phoenixing

Common Misconceptions about Contracting in the Building & Construction Industry and what to do to avoid getting caught out.

Service of Payment Claims by Email

Is your business ready for sale?

What is a Shareholders’ Agreement?

Why do I need a Shareholders’ Agreement (Partnership Agreement)?

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1300 553 343

Key Practice Contact

Amanda Crosbie

Director, Senior Solicitor

Email

amanda@robertslegal.com.au

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