Business advisors Northern Beaches
All businesses, large and small, need to know they are complying with Australian law. We can assist with questions and matters related to the legal requirements of your business.
If you are wanting to buy or sell a business, enter a share sale agreement, draft or review a commercial agreement, we can help. We are happy to work alongside your accountant so that you receive comprehensive advice.
Business ownership comes the expectation you know and fulfil your legal obligations at all times.
With Williams, Lawson and Zuur, you can access a full range of advisory and expert commercial services to support every type of business, including:
- business structures
- company incorporations
- purchase of business
- contract drafting
- share sale agreement
- sale of a business
- review of commercial contracts
- corporate governance
We will listen to you and provide advice to ensure you best meet your legal requirements, so you can get on with focusing on what you do best – leading your business.
Frequently Asked Questions
We have helped hundreds of clients commercial law issues. Here are a few common questions.
What do commercial lawyers do?
A commercial lawyer assists with the legal, financial and commercial aspects of running a business, in particular reviewing necessary paperwork, and provides expert advice on a range of areas for compliance such as:
- Setting up a business
- Reviewing shareholder agreements
- Purchasing or selling a business including due diligence
- Purchasing, leasing or selling commercial equipment or property
- Legal matters for small businesses
- Review Commercial Contracts
What do I need to do to start a business?
When starting a business we recommend you tap into a community of highly qualified professionals that can assist you either start, grow or change your business structure.
Aside from a lawyer, we would recommend you connect with a range of professionals. Depending your business, that may include: accountants, financial planners, tax and immigration advisors, insurance and finance brokers.
Do you need a lawyer to sell a business?
Selling a business can be time consuming and complicated. There are a number of factors you should consider including how to value your business, find buyers, negotiate the sale and prepare the contract etc.
Business lawyers are professionals who specialise in buying and selling businesses. They can help you understand legal and government requirements and make the process of selling your business less stressful.
What do I need to consider to buy a business?
When buying a business, you should conduct both financial and legal due diligence, negotiate the contract terms including equipment price, training periods, restraint clauses. You’ll want to be satisfied about the premises in which the business is conducted, any additional licenses required and how employees are treated. Contact us to discuss your specific needs.
Getting the right representation is easy
Protect yourself and your family by getting sound commercial advice.
Know where you stand
We’ll assess your current situation – the good, bad and the ugly – so you can plan for a successful future.
Strategise for success
We’ll help you look at your options and develop strategies to maintain and strengthen your position.
Achieve your goals
We’ll work tirelessly to help you achieve your goals and review your needs as your business evolves.
Why Choose Us?
We’re a friendly, local law firm with an excellent reputation.
Our lawyers & support staff are good communicators, friendly, empathetic, and highly experienced.
We provide our clients with exceptional service, advice and value for money.
We have your best interests at heart and will go above and beyond to ensure the best outcome for you.