commercial law overview:
The commercial law section of Cranston McEachern focuses on
delivering outcomes to meet the needs of its clients in a cost efficient and
prompt manner without overly complicating matters with technicalities.
our wide range of services:
Our experience varies from advising on corporate structuring,
commercial transactions, and commercialisation of intellectual property
through to corporate governance, trade practices compliance, and advice
for employers and employees in relation to employment related issues.
common commercial law transactions include:
> competition terms and conditions;
> due diligence audits;
> trade missions;
> corporate governance;
> international law;
> franchising;
> joint ventures;
> construction agreements;
> partnerships; and
> real estate contracts.
our services extend to:
> establishing corporate structures;
> establishing trust structures;
> unwinding and varying structures where necessary;
> advising and structuring in relation to stamp duty matters;
> conduct of company meetings and activities;
> liquidations, receiverships and external administrations;
> strategic alliances;
> product licences;
> distributorship, service and consultancy agreements;
> restrictive trade practices; and
> foreign investment advice
commercial and civil litigation overview:
We represent businesses and individuals in all types of busines and
commercial disputes, ranging from simple contract claims to complex
actions. We help clients analyse the risk and cost of litigation and the
relative benefits of settlement or mediation to determine the resolution
that best meets their business objectives.
we have experience litigating cases involving:
> corporate acquisitions;
> securities, technology;
> intellectual property;
> unfair competition;
> bankruptcy; and
> a host of other business-related claims.
we litigate in all state and federal courts:
> enforcing contracts;
> seeking injunction orders;
> arbitration proceedings;
> administrative proceedings;
> specific performances; and
> damages.
clients we represent include:
> local developers;
> insurance companies;
> financial institutions;
> property managers;
> landlords and contractors;
> business professionals;
> small businesses; and
> national companies
corporations law overview:
Cranston McEachern regularly advises clients, companies and
individuals on all legal aspects of corporate and business transactions.
We regularly counsel clients on their choice of business entity, raising
capital, business governance, business and succession planning and
tax issues. Our lawyers represent entities of all sizes in mergers and
acquisitions, joint ventures and reorganisations.
we have comprehensive legislative knowledge of:
> Trades Practices Act
> Federal Constitution
> Fair Trading Act
> Property Law Act
> Retail Shop Leases Act
> Commercial Arbitration Act
> Corporations Act
> Bankruptcy Act
our firm is also active in matters related to:
> bank and bank holding company formation;
> regulatory matters;
> handling insurance and insurance coverage issues;
> distribution and franchise law; and
> anti-trust and trade regulation matters.
common corporate law transactions include:
> advises directors and officers of their respective duties;
> attends board meetings;
> drafts privacy policies;
> drafts conflict of interest policies;
> prepares and advises on employment contracts;
> prepares Notices of Motion, resolutions, and board minutes;
> advises on all ASIC and stock exchange requirements;
> counsels board members on policies to avoid breach of duty; and
> advises on steps to avoid sexual harassment, and bullying charges
The commercial law section of Cranston McEachern focuses on
delivering outcomes to meet the needs of its clients in a cost efficient and
prompt manner without overly complicating matters with technicalities.
our wide range of services:
Our experience varies from advising on corporate structuring,
commercial transactions, and commercialisation of intellectual property
through to corporate governance, trade practices compliance, and advice
for employers and employees in relation to employment related issues.
common commercial law transactions include:
> competition terms and conditions;
> due diligence audits;
> trade missions;
> corporate governance;
> international law;
> franchising;
> joint ventures;
> construction agreements;
> partnerships; and
> real estate contracts.
our services extend to:
> establishing corporate structures;
> establishing trust structures;
> unwinding and varying structures where necessary;
> advising and structuring in relation to stamp duty matters;
> conduct of company meetings and activities;
> liquidations, receiverships and external administrations;
> strategic alliances;
> product licences;
> distributorship, service and consultancy agreements;
> restrictive trade practices; and
> foreign investment advice
commercial and civil litigation overview:
We represent businesses and individuals in all types of busines and
commercial disputes, ranging from simple contract claims to complex
actions. We help clients analyse the risk and cost of litigation and the
relative benefits of settlement or mediation to determine the resolution
that best meets their business objectives.
we have experience litigating cases involving:
> corporate acquisitions;
> securities, technology;
> intellectual property;
> unfair competition;
> bankruptcy; and
> a host of other business-related claims.
we litigate in all state and federal courts:
> enforcing contracts;
> seeking injunction orders;
> arbitration proceedings;
> administrative proceedings;
> specific performances; and
> damages.
clients we represent include:
> local developers;
> insurance companies;
> financial institutions;
> property managers;
> landlords and contractors;
> business professionals;
> small businesses; and
> national companies
corporations law overview:
Cranston McEachern regularly advises clients, companies and
individuals on all legal aspects of corporate and business transactions.
We regularly counsel clients on their choice of business entity, raising
capital, business governance, business and succession planning and
tax issues. Our lawyers represent entities of all sizes in mergers and
acquisitions, joint ventures and reorganisations.
we have comprehensive legislative knowledge of:
> Trades Practices Act
> Federal Constitution
> Fair Trading Act
> Property Law Act
> Retail Shop Leases Act
> Commercial Arbitration Act
> Corporations Act
> Bankruptcy Act
our firm is also active in matters related to:
> bank and bank holding company formation;
> regulatory matters;
> handling insurance and insurance coverage issues;
> distribution and franchise law; and
> anti-trust and trade regulation matters.
common corporate law transactions include:
> advises directors and officers of their respective duties;
> attends board meetings;
> drafts privacy policies;
> drafts conflict of interest policies;
> prepares and advises on employment contracts;
> prepares Notices of Motion, resolutions, and board minutes;
> advises on all ASIC and stock exchange requirements;
> counsels board members on policies to avoid breach of duty; and
> advises on steps to avoid sexual harassment, and bullying charges
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