Corporate and Commercial

Practice Areas > Corporate and Commercial

Commercial law is the law that governs the world of commerce - interactions of businesses.

During your commercial lifetime, it is inevitable that you will be involved in commercial situations and transactions, such as:

· contracts for the purchase and sale of goods and services;

· employment disputes (this is an increasingly challenging area of employment law); and

· mergers and acquisitions of businesses.

For more information please select below:
· Sale and Purchase of Business

· Contract Negociating and Drafting

· Business and Corporate Structuring

· Capital Raising

· Corporations Law and Directors Duties

Corporate law is the application of theCorporations Act 2001(Cth) and other laws that apply specifically to companies and their directors.

A company's directors' duties and responsibilities go beyond theCorporations Act. Directors must consider other legislation, the common law and fiduciary obligations. 

Our Approach

mdp McDonald Partners can assist you throughout the life of your business. Our approach involves: advising, negotiating, documenting, implementing and enforcing contracts for the sale/purchase of goods and services for your business, including complex licence agreements.

Advice

mdp McDonald Partners can help with commercial, savvy advice prior to you and your business entering into contracts. We also focus on the human consequences of the deal, not just the finance.

Negotiation

mdp McDonald Partners understands what drives our clients' businesses. Our insight will help you to negotiate an individual deal that optimises the value for you. Our experience negotiating high-level contracts across a range of industries will stand you in good stead regardless of the nature or size of the contract.

Documentation

mdp McDonald Partners can help you document the agreement once it has been negotiated. Our process ensures that the eventual contract actually reflects the negotiation and the commercial reality of a deal. Our agreements are individually tailored to suit you.

Implementation

mdp McDonald Partners can help you execute your contracts. We have a great track record in dealing with other solicitors and ensuring that the wishes of both parties are acted upon rapidly. We are solution orientated and decisive. 

Enforcement

mdp McDonald Partners litigation team can help you enforce the contract that we have helped you develop. Sometimes business dealings do not go to plan. The purpose of a documented agreement is to ensure that there are predictable consequences when one party fails to uphold their end of the bargain. Litigation is not necessarily the first step to resolving a dispute but it can be a legitimate means by which to enforce your rights.