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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North Sydney, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
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Gold Coast City Solicitors provides legal services in North Sydney, NSW. 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.
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Birtinya, QLD · Sunshine Coast
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Greyson Legal provides legal services in Birtinya, QLD. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Franchising and Intellectual Property & Trade Marks.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreFranchising · Intellectual Property & Trade Marks · Property & Conveyancing · Commercial Property & Leasing · Contract Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Corporate Law & M&A
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Kilcoy, QLD · Brisbane North & Moreton Bay
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Hawthorn Cuppaidge & Badgery Lawyers provides legal services in Kilcoy, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Family Law.
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Albany, WA · Great Southern
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HLPA Legal Services provides legal services in Albany, WA. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Health & Medical Practitioner Law and Administrative & Government Law.
Business & Commercial Law+2 moreHealth & Medical Practitioner Law · Administrative & Government Law
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Southport, QLD · Gold Coast
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i provides legal services in Southport, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Immigration & Visas and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreImmigration & Visas · Business & Commercial Law · Debt Recovery · Building & Construction · Family Law · Personal Injury · Litigation & Dispute ResolutionNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
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Warrnambool, VIC · Western District & Wimmera
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Irvine Lawyers Warrnambool provides legal services in Warrnambool, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreFamily Law · Business & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Building & Construction · Debt Recovery · Criminal Law · Divorce & Separation4 languagesLanguages mentioned on the firm’s website: german, polish, spanish
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Werribee, VIC · Western Melbourne
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Jasmin Kaur Dhillon (JKD) Legal provides legal services in Werribee, VIC. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Business & Commercial Law and Traffic Offences.
Criminal Law+2 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Traffic Offences
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Brisbane City, QLD · Brisbane CBD
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JKR Lawyers Pty Ltd provides legal services in Brisbane City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Business & Commercial Law and Debt Recovery.
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Kensington, SA · Adelaide Metro
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Johnston Legal + Advisory provides legal services in Kensington, SA. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Commercial Litigation and Partner & Family Visas.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution+5 moreCommercial Litigation · Partner & Family Visas · Coronial Inquests · Sports & Entertainment Law · Business & Commercial Law
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Cabramatta, NSW · Western Sydney
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K R Hewlett & Co provides legal services in Cabramatta, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Family Law · Commercial Property & Leasing · Strata & Body Corporate · Building & Construction · Wills & Estates
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Broome, WA · Pilbara & Kimberley
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Kimberley Property Settlements provides legal services in Broome, WA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+1 moreBusiness & Commercial Law
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Tamworth, NSW · New England & North West
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Law Exchange provides legal services in Tamworth, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Corporate Law & M&A · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Elder Law & Aged Care · Agribusiness & Rural Law · Commercial Property & Leasing
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Wollongong, NSW · Illawarra & Wollongong
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Law Partners Personal Injury Lawyers provides legal services in Wollongong, NSW. Listed practice areas include Personal Injury, Partner & Family Visas and Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP.
Personal Injury+7 morePartner & Family Visas · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Public Liability · Medical Negligence · Health & Medical Practitioner Law · Workers Compensation · Business & Commercial LawNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
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Ballarat Central, VIC · Ballarat & Central Highlands
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Law Partners Personal Injury Lawyers provides legal services in Ballarat Central, VIC. Listed practice areas include Personal Injury, Partner & Family Visas and Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP.
Personal Injury+7 morePartner & Family Visas · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Public Liability · Medical Negligence · Health & Medical Practitioner Law · Workers Compensation · Business & Commercial LawNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
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Gosford, NSW · Central Coast
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Linda Emery & Associates Pty Ltd provides legal services in Gosford, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreFamily Law · Business & Commercial Law · De Facto Relationships · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Wills & Estates · Parenting & Child Custody · Franchising
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Nyngan, NSW · Central West & Orana
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Lovett and Green provides legal services in Nyngan, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
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Warren, NSW · Central West & Orana
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Lovett and Green provides legal services in Warren, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
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North Sydney, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
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Loyalty Legal provides legal services in North Sydney, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Business & Commercial Law+1 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution
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Bondi Junction, NSW · Eastern Suburbs & Inner West
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Malleys Lawyers provides legal services in Bondi Junction, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Personal Injury and Business & Commercial Law.
Wills & Estates+3 morePersonal Injury · Business & Commercial Law · Building & ConstructionFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Queanbeyan, NSW · Southern Highlands & Tablelands
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Marjason & Marjason Solicitors provides legal services in Queanbeyan, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Criminal Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreWills & Estates · Criminal Law · Insolvency & Restructuring · Business & Commercial Law · Family Law · Commercial Property & Leasing · Planning & EnvironmentNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
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.
