Commercial and Revenue Law

Commercial Law

Commercial contract advice and drafting

Advice regarding:

  • The Corporations Act
  • The Australian Consumer Law (eg unfair contract terms, consumer rights when buying goods and services, penalties and enforcement powers)
  • Buying and selling businesses
  • Leasing premises
  • Protection of intellectual property

Representation in all forums:

  • Courts from the local to the NSW Supreme Court
  • Tribunals
  • Administrative bodies

Alternative dispute resolution, including:

  • Negotiation
  • Mediation
  • Expert determination

Revenue Law

Advising on the prospects of challenging a decision/assessment of the:

  • Australian Taxation Office (eg, individual and business income tax, CGT and FBT)
  • NSW Office of State Revenue (eg, Stamp Duty and Land Tax)
  • WorkCover (eg, insurance premiums)

Objecting to assessments/decisions

  • Preparing submissions
  • Negotiating a compromise where appropriate

Taking legal action

  • Selecting the appropriate Tribunal or Court
  • Commencing action
  • Litigating through to completion

Providing a legal opinion or research on a particular point of law