BUSINESS LAW - PROTECTING YOUR LIFE'S WORK

Whether you're running a café in Darby Street, a trades business across the Hunter, or starting something new from your garage, your business isn't just about ABNs and contracts. It's about your family's future, your employees who depend on you, and the dream you're building.

We understand that. And we're here to protect it.

We Speak 'Small Business'

You know that overwhelming feeling when you look at a contract full of legal terms? Or when someone mentions "liability" and you're not quite sure what yours is?

That's where we come in. Think of us as translators between the legal world and the real world where you're trying to run a business, pay your bills, and get home in time for dinner.

Common Worries We Hear Every Day

"I just shake hands - do I really need contracts?" The handshake deals that built Newcastle are beautiful, but they don't hold up when things go wrong. We'll create simple contracts that preserve relationships while protecting you.

"I can't afford a legal disaster" You really can't afford NOT to prevent one. A small investment now saves massive headaches later.

"I don't even know what I don't know" That's exactly why you need us. We know what keeps business owners up at night because we've seen what goes wrong.

Real Help for Real Businesses

Starting Out Right

  • Should you be a company, sole trader, or trust? (We'll explain the difference in normal words)

  • Getting your ABN and registrations sorted

  • Basic contracts you actually need

  • Protecting your business name and brand

  • Setting up properly with business partners (even if they're family - especially if they're family!)

Everyday Legal Needs

  • Contract reviews

  • Terms and conditions that customers actually understand

  • Getting paid (and what to do when you don't)

  • Dealing with suppliers

  • Customer complaints and disputes

  • Data privacy

  • Artificial intelligence policies

Protecting What You've Built

  • Buying or selling a business

  • Succession planning (what happens if something happens to you?)

  • Shareholder agreements

  • Protecting your intellectual property