A commercial lawyer helps you establish, run, buy, sell and protect a business within the law. In NSW that reaches across your business structure, the contracts you trade on, your lease, the agreements between owners, and what happens when you sell or hand the business on. Company structures are governed by the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), and areas such as retail leasing carry their own rules. We advise businesses from our offices in Newcastle, from local operators to clients across NSW and nationally, and have done so since 1976.
Getting the legal foundations right early is far less costly than unwinding a problem later. We give you commercial advice, not just legal answers.
Why business owners choose Mullane Lindsay
Our business and commercial work is led by Lachlan Page, supported by a wider commercial team. We act for sole traders, family businesses and established companies, and we keep a commercial perspective throughout, because the best legal outcome is not always the best commercial one. We tell you the difference.
How should you structure your business?
The right structure depends on your goals, your risk and your tax position. The common options are a sole trader, a partnership, a company, or a trust, and many businesses use a combination. Each affects your personal liability, your tax, and how readily you can bring in partners or sell later. We work through the legal considerations with you, and partner with your accountant on the tax outcomes.
