People in business need fast, expert and effective solutions to their legal needs.

And at S+P Lawyers we specialise in advice and the range of legal services most businesses will ever need.

The Firm has a long standing tradition conducting high quality legal services for business and commercial clients in the region. Our team includes a Law Society Accredited Business Specialist.

Whether you operate a well established business or are just starting with your first venture, we provide counsel, expertise and assistance to suit your needs.

If you are considering forming a limited liability company, partnership, trust or act as a Sole Trader for example, you need to have the right advice and to know all the consequences.

Our experience also extends to all types of enterprises including: co-operatives; alliances, joint ventures, discretionary and unit trusts, franchises, partnership and other agreements between business owners.

When we advise on the best structure for your needs we also consider the end-game – including provision for ending your association with the business.

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Business Transactions
Our service and deep experience incorporates advising on complex deals, right through to simple transactions.

We conduct a broad range of business transactions for our clients – for example drafting and successfully negotiating terms on behalf of our clients, advice on buying, selling, merging or acquiring a businesses and advice on commercial leases.

So before you embark on a significant business transaction, speak with us.

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Developments
Commercial developments are often legally complex and require sound experience and judgment in building and construction law.

Construction contracts for example are renowned pressure cookers, stressful for developers, contractors and the building industry alike.

We understand this and have key experience successfully representing many clients who have significant development investments at stake.

Our experience incorporates contracts, project finance, and structures covering commercial, industrial, residential property, resorts, strata title and shopping centre developments.

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Finance
Companies require prudent and sound legal advice on financial issues. We assist our clients to meet their financial legal requirements and address their commercial concerns.

Our experience and services for business includes structuring your finance, preparation of and advice on securities - mortgages, fixed and floating charges and loan agreements.

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Business Disputes
Sometimes business is not straight forward. And this is when you need a highly experienced legal team capable of seeking resolution to a sticky issue.

We have extensive experience in dispute resolution and litigation. Our approach to dispute resolution, is where possible, to resolve matters through negotiation and mediation, without resorting to litigation (going through the Courts). We find that successful negotiations before a trial can limit your time, stress and money in any dispute.

As a first step we would quickly check to see if the business dispute you have can be progressed, including whether it falls within the statute of limitations.

One of our lawyers is a Law Society Accredited Specialist in Commercial Litigation, and an accredited Commercial Arbitrator and Mediator.

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Employment Law
Staying abreast of employment law is a critical aspect of our service, which has enabled us to succeed for our clients in this complex legal area.

We have broad experience in employment law and are often called upon to provide advice on a range of issues including occupational health and safety, employment agreements, contracts, redundancies and dismissals.

We also help employers defend occupational health and safety prosecutions, including a dvocacy before all industrial and common law courts and tribunals.