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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Yarraville, VIC · Western Melbourne
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Anderson Family Lawyers provides legal services in Yarraville, VIC. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Property & Conveyancing and Business & Commercial Law.
Family Law+3 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Business & Commercial Law · Litigation & Dispute ResolutionFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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South Hurstville, NSW · Southern Sydney
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AR&A Lawyers provides legal services in South Hurstville, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreWills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law · Immigration & Visas · Planning & Environment · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Corporate Law & M&A · Registered Migration Agent (non-lawyer)Free first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Broome, WA · Pilbara & Kimberley
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Arma Legal provides legal services in Broome, WA. Listed practice areas include Native Title & Aboriginal Legal Services, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Property & Conveyancing.
Native Title & Aboriginal Legal Services+5 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Property & Conveyancing · Business & Commercial Law · Corporate Law & M&A · Intellectual Property & Trade Marks
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Nyngan, NSW · Central West & Orana
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Aspect Property Consultants Western provides legal services in Nyngan, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Agribusiness & Rural Law.
Property & Conveyancing+2 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Agribusiness & Rural Law
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Southport, QLD · Gold Coast
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Attwood Marshall Lawyers provides legal services in Southport, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreWills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Family Law · Planning & Environment · Employment Law · DefamationNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
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Wagga Wagga, NSW · Riverina & Murray
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Briggs Law Wagga/ Julie Briggs Management Services provides legal services in Wagga Wagga, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Business & Commercial Law and Family Law.
Wills & Estates+2 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Family Law
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Preston, VIC · Northern Melbourne
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BT Lawyers & Consultants provides legal services in Preston, VIC. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Registered Migration Agent (non-lawyer) and Wills & Estates.
Business & Commercial Law+4 moreRegistered Migration Agent (non-lawyer) · Wills & Estates · Property & Conveyancing · Immigration & Visas
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Forest Glen, QLD · Sunshine Coast
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Bush to Beach Legal provides legal services in Forest Glen, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Planning & Environment.
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Glen Waverley, VIC · Eastern Melbourne
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Caray Law provides legal services in Glen Waverley, VIC. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Wills & Estates.
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Chatswood, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
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Chatswood Family Lawyers provides legal services in Chatswood, NSW. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Divorce & Separation and Binding Financial Agreements.
Family Law+6 moreDivorce & Separation · Binding Financial Agreements · Property & Conveyancing · International Family Law & Hague Abduction · Parenting & Child Custody · Business & Commercial Law
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Robina, QLD · Gold Coast
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Coastal Law Group provides legal services in Robina, QLD. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Probate & Estate Administration and Planning & Environment.
Wills & Estates+7 moreProbate & Estate Administration · Planning & Environment · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Commercial Property & Leasing · Business & Commercial Law · Retirement Villages & Aged Care Contracts
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Townsville City, QLD · Townsville & North Queensland
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Connolly Suthers Lawyers Townsville provides legal services in Townsville City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Commercial Property & Leasing.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Commercial Property & Leasing · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Planning & Environment · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Wills & Estates · Family LawNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
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Gympie, QLD · Sunshine Coast
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Countryside Legal Services provides legal services in Gympie, QLD. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Planning & Environment and Wills & Estates.
Family Law+7 morePlanning & Environment · Wills & Estates · Property & Conveyancing · Business & Commercial Law · NDIS & Disability Law · Health & Medical Practitioner Law · Human Rights & Discrimination
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Merimbula, NSW · South Coast
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David Griffiths Lawyers provides legal services in Merimbula, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Family Law.
Wills & Estates+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Family Law · Business & Commercial Law · Divorce & Separation · Probate & Estate Administration · Family Property Settlement · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship
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Salisbury, SA · Adelaide Metro
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DH Legal Migration and Conveyancing Pty Ltd provides legal services in Salisbury, SA. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Probate & Estate Administration and Property & Conveyancing.
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Dandenong, VIC · South East Melbourne
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Dlegal Barristers & Solicitors provides legal services in Dandenong, VIC. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Immigration & Visas and Family Law.
Wills & Estates+7 moreImmigration & Visas · Family Law · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Business & Commercial Law · Property & Conveyancing · Partner & Family Visas · Criminal Law
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Alexandria, NSW · Eastern Suburbs & Inner West
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Dorrian & Co Lawyers provides legal services in Alexandria, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Immigration & Visas.
Property & Conveyancing+5 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Immigration & Visas · Banking & Finance · Partner & Family Visas · Commercial Property & Leasing
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Hobart, TAS · Hobart & South
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East Coast Conveyancing provides legal services in Hobart, TAS. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreFamily Law · Business & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Divorce & Separation · Probate & Estate Administration · Binding Financial Agreements · Commercial Litigation
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Forest Lake, QLD · Brisbane South & Logan
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Forest Lake Law Practice provides legal services in Forest Lake, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Family Law · Commercial Property & Leasing · Probate & Estate Administration · Divorce & Separation · Partner & Family VisasFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Cleveland, QLD · Brisbane South & Logan
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Gold Coast City Solicitors provides legal services in Cleveland, QLD. Listed practice areas include Medical Negligence, Workers Compensation and Building & Construction.
Medical Negligence+4 moreWorkers Compensation · Building & Construction · Personal Injury · Business & Commercial LawNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.Free 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.
