Business & Commercial
Commercial lawyers advise businesses on contracts, structures, leases and disputes.
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.
Legal problems in business are cheaper to prevent than to fix. Good contracts and structures protect owners and their personal assets.
Businesses operate under federal laws such as the Corporations Act and Australian Consumer Law, plus state laws on leasing, licensing and employment.
Business & Commercial Law firms in the directory
2,995 firms
Sydney, NSW · Sydney CBD
McLaughlin R provides legal services in Sydney, NSW. Listed practice areas include Personal Injury and Business & Commercial Law.
Bunbury, WA · South West
McWilliams Davis Lawyers provides legal services in Bunbury, WA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Strata & Body Corporate and Business & Commercial Law.
Nuriootpa, SA · Barossa & Adelaide Hills
Mellor Olsson provides legal services in Nuriootpa, SA. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Partner & Family Visas.
Box Hill, VIC · Eastern Melbourne
Methomes Conveyancing provides legal services in Box Hill, VIC. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law and Property & Conveyancing.
East Melbourne, VIC · Melbourne CBD
Michael Trumble Legal provides legal services in East Melbourne, VIC. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Wills & Estates and Property & Conveyancing.
Seven Hills, NSW · Western Sydney
Michael Vassili Lawyers (Accredited Specialist provides legal services in Seven Hills, NSW. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Criminal Law and Property & Conveyancing.
Mildura, VIC · Mallee
Mildura Conveyancing Services provides conveyancing services in Mildura, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Criminal Law and Wills & Estates.
North Manly, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
Mitchell & Shorten Lawyers provides legal services in North Manly, NSW. Listed practice areas include Building & Construction, Employment Law and Business & Commercial Law.
Bondi Junction, NSW · Eastern Suburbs & Inner West
MJF Law provides legal services in Bondi Junction, NSW. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Business & Commercial Law.
Footscray, VIC · Western Melbourne
MLG LAWYERS provides legal services in Footscray, VIC. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Property & Conveyancing and Business & Commercial Law.
Newcastle, NSW · Newcastle & Hunter
Monaco Compensation Lawyers Noosaville provides legal services in Newcastle, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Business & Commercial Law and Probate & Estate Administration.
Ballarat Central, VIC · Ballarat & Central Highlands
Morrow & McKenzie provides conveyancing services in Ballarat Central, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Wills & Estates.
Mandurah, WA · Perth South
Mountains Lawyers Legal Solutions provides legal services in Mandurah, WA. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Debt Recovery.
Budgewoi, NSW · Central Coast
Nash Allen Williams & Wotton provides legal services in Budgewoi, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Family Law.
Toorak, VIC · Eastern Melbourne
Natalex Lawyers provides legal services in Toorak, VIC. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Business & Commercial Law and Building & Construction.
Dee Why, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
Nayel Lawyers provides legal services in Dee Why, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Contract Law and Criminal Law.
Norwest, NSW · Hills District
NEW VISION LEGAL SERVICES provides legal services in Norwest, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Powers of Attorney & Guardianship.
Mclaren Vale, SA · Adelaide Metro
NL CONVEYANCERS provides conveyancing services in Mclaren Vale, SA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing and Business & Commercial Law.
Northcote, VIC · Northern Melbourne
Northcote Conveyancing provides legal services in Northcote, VIC. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Property & Conveyancing and Business & Commercial Law.
Wagga Wagga, NSW · Riverina & Murray
O'Halloran Deal Lawyers provides legal services in Wagga Wagga, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Commercial Property & Leasing.
Strathfield, NSW · Eastern Suburbs & Inner West
O'Hara & Company provides legal services in Strathfield, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Probate & Estate Administration and Property & Conveyancing.
Newcastle, NSW · Newcastle & Hunter
O'Sullivan Saddington & Co Lawyers provides legal services in Newcastle, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Notary Public & JP Services and Planning & Environment.
Box Hill, VIC · Eastern Melbourne
Otway Lawyers Pty Ltd provides legal services in Box Hill, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Brisbane City, QLD · Brisbane CBD
Ozpropertylaw Pty Ltd provides legal services in Brisbane City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing and Business & Commercial Law.
Understand the next step
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.
Explain the transaction, amount involved, parties and desired result. Provide the current agreement and relevant entity or trust details.
Ask which risks need legal, accounting, tax or technical advice. Identify essential terms and those you are willing to negotiate.
Agree who negotiates, approves documents and tracks continuing obligations. Clarify whether post-completion advice is included.
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.
Highlight signing dates, finance conditions and demands. Raise an inability to meet debts immediately so appropriate advice can be identified before further commitments.
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
Payment terms, limits of liability, consumer law compliance, and clear processes for disputes and cancellations.
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.
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.