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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Surry Hills, NSW · Sydney CBD
★★★★★★★★★★4.1(11)Google rating from 11 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Sydun & Co Solicitors provides legal services in Surry Hills, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Family Law.
Business & Commercial Law+6 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Family Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Employment Law · Wills & Estates · Divorce & Separation
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Bunbury, WA · South West
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(11)Google rating from 11 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Workwise Employment Lawyers provides legal services in Bunbury, WA. Listed practice areas include Employment Law, Unfair Dismissal and Business & Commercial Law.
Employment Law+3 moreUnfair Dismissal · Business & Commercial Law · Defamation
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Dunearn, VIC · South East Melbourne
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(10)Google rating from 10 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Astute Conveyancing provides conveyancing services in Dunearn, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+1 moreBusiness & Commercial Law
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Kew East, VIC · Eastern Melbourne
★★★★★★★★★★4.4(10)Google rating from 10 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Ball Robert H provides legal services in Kew East, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Partner & Family Visas.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreWills & Estates · Partner & Family Visas · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Probate & Estate Administration · Business & Commercial Law · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Debt Recovery
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Balcatta, WA · Perth North
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(10)Google rating from 10 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Barnard Lawyers provides legal services in Balcatta, WA. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Business & Commercial Law and Probate & Estate Administration.
Wills & Estates+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Probate & Estate Administration · Building & Construction · Partner & Family Visas · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts
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Hobart, TAS · Hobart & South
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(10)Google rating from 10 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Boylan Lawyers provides legal services in Hobart, TAS. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Property & Conveyancing.
Family Law+8 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Property & Conveyancing · Wills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law · Parenting & Child Custody · Planning & Environment · Criminal Law · General Practice (regional generalist)
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Hobart, TAS · Hobart & South
★★★★★★★★★★4.6(10)Google rating from 10 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Carroll & O'Dea provides legal services in Hobart, TAS. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Medical Negligence and Property & Conveyancing.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreMedical Negligence · Property & Conveyancing · Unfair Dismissal · Professional Negligence · Public Liability · Mediation & Dispute Resolution · Wills & Estates
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Bundall, QLD · Gold Coast
★★★★★★★★★★4.6(10)Google rating from 10 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Chancery Legal provides legal services in Bundall, QLD. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Building & Construction and Property & Conveyancing.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution+7 moreBuilding & Construction · Property & Conveyancing · Wills & Estates · Partner & Family Visas · Probate & Estate Administration · Business & Commercial Law · Domestic Violence & AVOsFree first consult
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Kempsey, NSW · Mid North Coast
★★★★★★★★★★4.4(10)Google rating from 10 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Cooney Harvey Doney Lawyers provides legal services in Kempsey, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+6 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Family Law · Contested Wills & Family Provision · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Notary Public & JP ServicesFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Townsville City, QLD · Townsville & North Queensland
★★★★★★★★★★4.6(10)Google rating from 10 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Crosby Brosnan & Creen provides legal services in Townsville City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Property & Conveyancing and Wills & Estates.
Family Law+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Wills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law · Planning & Environment · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Divorce & Separation · Parenting & Child CustodyFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Townsville City, QLD · Townsville & North Queensland
★★★★★★★★★★4.6(10)Google rating from 10 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Crosby Brosnan & Creen provides legal services in Townsville City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Business & Commercial Law.
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Moruya, NSW · South Coast
★★★★★★★★★★3.8(10)Google rating from 10 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Fleming Law Pty Ltd provides legal services in Moruya, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Property & Conveyancing.
Wills & Estates+7 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Property & Conveyancing · Probate & Estate Administration · Business & Commercial Law · Planning & Environment · Family Law · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship
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Wyoming, NSW · Central Coast
★★★★★★★★★★4.4(10)Google rating from 10 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Goldrick Farrell Mullan Lawyers incorporating Michael Daly Solicitors provides legal services in Wyoming, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Family Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreWills & Estates · Family Law · Business & Commercial Law · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Planning & Environment · Notary Public & JP Services · Probate & Estate Administration
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Yeppoon, QLD · Central Queensland
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(10)Google rating from 10 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Harris Robert & Co provides legal services in Yeppoon, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+3 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Agribusiness & Rural Law
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Brisbane City, QLD · Brisbane CBD
★★★★★★★★★★3.5(10)Google rating from 10 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Holding Redlich - Brisbane provides legal services in Brisbane City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Agribusiness & Rural Law, Property & Conveyancing and Business & Commercial Law.
Agribusiness & Rural Law+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Business & Commercial Law · Competition & Consumer Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Partner & Family Visas · Intellectual Property & Trade Marks · Planning & Environment
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Southport, QLD · Gold Coast
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(10)Google rating from 10 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Hw Litigation Pty Ltd provides legal services in Southport, QLD. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Property & Conveyancing and Commercial Litigation.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Commercial Litigation · Building & Construction · Business & Commercial Law · Debt Recovery · Intellectual Property & Trade Marks · Insolvency & Restructuring
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Dubbo, NSW · Central West & Orana
★★★★★★★★★★4.6(10)Google rating from 10 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Ison Law provides legal services in Dubbo, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+6 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Business & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Family Law · Elder Law & Aged Care · Criminal Law
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Box Hill, VIC · Eastern Melbourne
★★★★★★★★★★4.2(10)Google rating from 10 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
J2 Legal provides legal services in Box Hill, VIC. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Commercial Litigation.
Business & Commercial Law+5 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Commercial Litigation · Intellectual Property & Trade Marks · Employment Law · Litigation & Dispute ResolutionFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Wyong, NSW · Central Coast
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(10)Google rating from 10 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
LegalWise Solutions provides legal services in Wyong, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Planning & Environment.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreWills & Estates · Planning & Environment · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Business & Commercial Law · Family Law · Partner & Family Visas · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts
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Port Macquarie, NSW · Mid North Coast
★★★★★★★★★★4.2(10)Google rating from 10 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Levido Law + Property provides legal services in Port Macquarie, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+3 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Elder Law & Aged Care
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Capalaba, QLD · Brisbane South & Logan
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(10)Google rating from 10 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
McCarthy Durie Lawyers provides legal services in Capalaba, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Family Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Family Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Wills & Estates · Building & Construction · Commercial Property & Leasing · Employment Law
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Brisbane City, QLD · Brisbane CBD
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(10)Google rating from 10 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
McCarthy Durie Lawyers provides legal services in Brisbane City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Family Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Family Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Wills & Estates · Building & Construction · Commercial Property & Leasing · Employment Law
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.
