Guides
Commercial law guides
Practical, plain-English guides for Australian business owners. General information only, not legal advice.
Commercial leases
Commercial lease checklist: what to check before you sign
A practical checklist for Australian businesses reviewing a commercial or retail lease: rent, outgoings, reviews, term, options, assignment, make good and more.
Debt recovery & business disputes
Letter of demand: what it is and what to include
What a letter of demand is, what it should include, how to respond to one, and the options if an unpaid debt still is not paid — a practical guide for Australian businesses.
Shareholder & partnership agreements
Shareholder agreements: what they cover and why you need one
What a shareholder agreement is, how it works with a company constitution, and the key clauses Australian business owners should consider: decisions, exits, valuation and disputes.
Shareholder & partnership agreements
Partnership agreements: what to include before you start
Why a written partnership agreement matters, what the Partnership Acts do by default, and the key terms Australian business partners should agree on: profits, decisions, exits and disputes.
Buying & selling a business
Sale of business agreements: key terms buyers and sellers should check
The key terms in an Australian sale of business agreement: price and adjustments, what is included, conditions, the lease, employees, restraints, warranties and GST.
Employment law for employers
Employment contracts: what Australian employers should include
What Australian employers should include in an employment contract: the NES and modern awards, pay, hours, probation, confidentiality, IP, restraints and termination.