Commercial lawyers advise businesses on contracts, structures, leases and disputes.
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A commercial lawyer is your business's general counsel: reviewing contracts before you sign, setting up the right structure, protecting your brand, and resolving disputes before they escalate.
Why business & commercial law matters
Legal problems in business are cheaper to prevent than to fix. Good contracts and structures protect owners and their personal assets.
The Australian context
Businesses operate under federal laws such as the Corporations Act and Australian Consumer Law, plus state laws on leasing, licensing and employment.
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Wayville, SA · Adelaide Metro
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(44)Google rating from 44 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
SA Estate and Succession Lawyers provides legal services in Wayville, SA. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts and Planning & Environment.
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Morwell, VIC · Gippsland
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(44)Google rating from 44 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Stephen Peterson Lawyers provides legal services in Morwell, VIC. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Domestic Violence & AVOs and Child Protection & Care Matters.
Criminal Law+5 moreDomestic Violence & AVOs · Child Protection & Care Matters · Traffic Offences · Administrative & Government Law · Business & Commercial Law
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Shailer Park, QLD · Brisbane South & Logan
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(44)Google rating from 44 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
W & G Lawyers provides legal services in Shailer Park, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreWills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law · Family Law · Planning & Environment · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Immigration & Visas
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Adelaide, SA · Adelaide CBD
★★★★★★★★★★4.0(43)Google rating from 43 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Mellor Olsson provides legal services in Adelaide, SA. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Partner & Family Visas · Planning & Environment · Intellectual Property & Trade Marks · Employment Law · Banking & Finance
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Blacktown, NSW · Western Sydney
★★★★★★★★★★4.1(43)Google rating from 43 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Michael Vassili Lawyers (Accredited Specialist provides legal services in Blacktown, NSW. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Criminal Law.
Family Law+7 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Criminal Law · Property & Conveyancing · Wills & Estates · Immigration & Visas · Employment Law · Business & Commercial LawFree first consult
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Auburn, NSW · Western Sydney
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(43)Google rating from 43 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Peerzada & Associates provides legal services in Auburn, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Family Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Family Law · Immigration & Visas · Business & Commercial Law · Criminal Law · Employment Law · Wills & Estates2 languagesLanguages mentioned on the firm’s website: hindi
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Keilor, VIC · Northern Melbourne
★★★★★★★★★★3.9(43)Google rating from 43 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Rodriguez Family Lawyers provides legal services in Keilor, VIC. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Property & Conveyancing and Wills & Estates.
Family Law+6 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Wills & Estates · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Divorce & Separation · Building & Construction · Business & Commercial Law2 languagesLanguages mentioned on the firm’s website: spanish
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West Footscray, VIC · Western Melbourne
★★★★★★★★★★4.6(43)Google rating from 43 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Singh & Co Lawyers provides legal services in West Footscray, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Family Law.
Property & Conveyancing+3 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Family Law · Domestic Violence & AVOs
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Launceston, TAS · Launceston & North
★★★★★★★★★★4.3(43)Google rating from 43 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
ZZIM Conveyancing provides conveyancing services in Launceston, TAS. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+1 moreBusiness & Commercial Law
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Haymarket, NSW · Sydney CBD
★★★★★★★★★★4.5(42)Google rating from 42 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Chamberlains Law Firm provides legal services in Haymarket, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Class Actions.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Class Actions · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Wills & Estates · Building & Construction · Planning & Environment · Employment LawNo win, no fee
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Chatswood, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
★★★★★★★★★★4.5(42)Google rating from 42 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
GEA Lawyers provides legal services in Chatswood, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Criminal Law.
Property & Conveyancing+5 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Criminal Law · Family Law · Corporate Law & M&A · Wills & EstatesFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Perth, WA · Perth CBD
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(42)Google rating from 42 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Podmore Legal provides legal services in Perth, WA. Listed practice areas include Assault & Violent Offences, Criminal Law and Bail Applications.
Assault & Violent Offences+7 moreCriminal Law · Bail Applications · Business & Commercial Law · Fraud & White Collar Crime · Traffic Offences · Drug Offences · Litigation & Dispute ResolutionFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Morwell, VIC · Gippsland
★★★★★★★★★★3.9(42)Google rating from 42 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Tyler Tipping and Woods provides legal services in Morwell, VIC. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Property & Conveyancing and Business & Commercial Law.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution+6 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Business & Commercial Law · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Wills & Estates · Family Law · Criminal Law
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Nambour, QLD · Sunshine Coast
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(42)Google rating from 42 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Windsor Craig Solicitors provides legal services in Nambour, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Family Law.
Property & Conveyancing+6 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Family Law · Elder Law & Aged Care · Wills & Estates · Buying or Selling a Business · Retirement Villages & Aged Care Contracts
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Thornleigh, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(41)Google rating from 41 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
All Round Conveyancing provides conveyancing services in Thornleigh, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+1 moreBusiness & Commercial Law
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Toowong, QLD · Brisbane CBD
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(41)Google rating from 41 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Comino Stephen & Arthur provides legal services in Toowong, QLD. Listed practice areas include Notary Public & JP Services, Personal Injury and Business & Commercial Law.
Notary Public & JP Services+2 morePersonal Injury · Business & Commercial Law5 languagesLanguages mentioned on the firm’s website: greek, italian, spanish, french
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Toowong, QLD · Brisbane CBD
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(41)Google rating from 41 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Comino Stephen & Arthur provides legal services in Toowong, QLD. Listed practice areas include Notary Public & JP Services, Personal Injury and Business & Commercial Law.
Notary Public & JP Services+2 morePersonal Injury · Business & Commercial Law
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Parramatta, NSW · Western Sydney
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(41)Google rating from 41 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Jessie Icao Solicitors provides legal services in Parramatta, NSW. Listed practice areas include Immigration & Visas, Property & Conveyancing and Family Law.
Immigration & Visas+6 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Family Law · Wills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Probate & Estate Administration
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Melbourne, VIC · Melbourne CBD
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(41)Google rating from 41 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
McMahon Fearnley provides legal services in Melbourne, VIC. Listed practice areas include Building & Construction, Property & Conveyancing and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Building & Construction+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Wills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law · Franchising · Debt Recovery · Intellectual Property & Trade Marks
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Varsity Lakes, QLD · Gold Coast
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(41)Google rating from 41 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Prestige Law Group provides legal services in Varsity Lakes, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
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Daisy Hill, QLD · Brisbane South & Logan
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(41)Google rating from 41 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Ryder Lawyers provides legal services in Daisy Hill, QLD. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Family Law and Business & Commercial Law.
Wills & Estates+7 moreFamily Law · Business & Commercial Law · Property & Conveyancing · Probate & Estate Administration · Planning & Environment · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Elder Law & Aged CareFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
Understand the next step
A practical guide to business & commercial law
What to discuss at the first meeting
Describe the commercial result sought and identify the business entity. The lawyer needs to know who can give instructions and whether advice is for the entity or a person involved in it.
Separate commercial, tax, accounting and personal advice where interests or expertise differ.
How the engagement may progress
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Explain the transaction, amount involved, parties and desired result. Provide the current agreement and relevant entity or trust details.
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Ask which risks need legal, accounting, tax or technical advice. Identify essential terms and those you are willing to negotiate.
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Agree who negotiates, approves documents and tracks continuing obligations. Clarify whether post-completion advice is included.
Fees and the scope of work
Request a defined scope or staged budget with assumptions about document review and negotiation rounds. Personal guarantees, tax and related disputes may need separate work.
Ask for a written scope identifying the work you are authorising, the person responsible and when costs will be reviewed. If you only want advice on one step, say so before the firm begins wider work.
Dates to raise at first contact
Highlight signing dates, finance conditions and demands. Raise an inability to meet debts immediately so appropriate advice can be identified before further commitments.
Questions to ask a business & commercial law adviser
Who is the client for this work?
What tasks and negotiation rounds are included?
Who is your client: the business or me personally?
What specialist input is required?
Which risks and exclusions should I understand before approving the document?
Directory guidance updated 19 September 2026. General information to help you prepare for a conversation with a professional; not advice about your individual matter. Check current requirements with the relevant authority.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What should be in my terms and conditions?
Payment terms, limits of liability, consumer law compliance, and clear processes for disputes and cancellations.
Do I need a lawyer to start a company?
You can register a company yourself. A lawyer is useful for the shareholders agreement, the right structure for tax and asset protection, and making sure your contracts and terms protect you.
Should a lawyer review a commercial lease?
Yes. Leases often run for years and can include costly obligations such as make-good, outgoings and personal guarantees. Some states also have retail leasing laws that affect your rights.
