Business Law
Commercial contracts, business structures, shareholder disputes, and corporate advisory for SMEs and property industry businesses across NSW.
Dilan Lawyers provides practical, commercially-minded legal advice to small and medium-sized businesses across NSW. We understand that business owners need legal advice that is clear, actionable, and proportionate to the commercial stakes involved.
Our business law practice focuses on the legal needs of property industry businesses, developers, real estate agencies, strata managers, and construction companies, as well as SMEs across other sectors. We bring a practical understanding of business operations to every matter.
Whether you need a commercial contract reviewed, a business structure established, or a shareholder dispute resolved, Dilan Lawyers provides the specialist advice you need to protect your business interests.
Our Services
Commercial Contracts
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, supply agreements, service agreements, and distribution agreements.
Business Structures
Advising on the most appropriate structure for your business, company, trust, partnership, or sole trader.
Shareholder Agreements
Drafting and negotiating shareholder agreements to protect your interests and prevent disputes.
Shareholder Disputes
Resolving disputes between shareholders, including oppression claims and applications for winding up.
Business Purchases & Sales
Acting for buyers and sellers in the purchase and sale of businesses, including due diligence and contract negotiation.
Franchise Law
Advising franchisors and franchisees on franchise agreements and the Franchising Code of Conduct.
Debt Recovery
Recovering commercial debts through negotiation, statutory demands, and court proceedings.
Employment Disputes
Advising employers and employees on employment contracts, unfair dismissal, and workplace disputes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What business structure should I use?
The most appropriate structure for your business depends on factors including the nature of your business, the number of owners, your tax position, and your risk profile. The main options are sole trader, partnership, company, and trust. We can advise you on the pros and cons of each structure for your specific circumstances.
Do I need a shareholder agreement?
If you are going into business with other people, a shareholder agreement is strongly recommended. It sets out the rights and obligations of the shareholders, how decisions are made, what happens if a shareholder wants to leave, and how disputes are resolved. Without a shareholder agreement, you are relying on the default rules in the Corporations Act 2001, which may not reflect your intentions.
A business partner is not fulfilling their obligations. What can I do?
If a business partner is not fulfilling their obligations, the options available to you depend on the nature of your business relationship and the terms of any agreement. Options include negotiation, mediation, court proceedings for breach of contract, and (for companies) oppression claims under the Corporations Act 2001. We can advise you on the most appropriate course of action.
I want to buy a business. What do I need to consider?
Buying a business involves significant legal and commercial risks. Key considerations include the structure of the purchase (asset purchase vs share purchase), due diligence on the business, the terms of the purchase contract, restraint of trade provisions, and the transfer of employees and contracts. We can guide you through the entire process.
A customer owes me money. How do I recover it?
Commercial debt recovery options include negotiation, a formal letter of demand, a statutory demand (for company debtors), and court proceedings. The most appropriate approach depends on the amount of the debt and the circumstances. We can advise you on the most cost-effective approach for your situation.
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