Strong commercial relationships start with water tight contracts. We advise on, draft and negotiate the full range of commercial agreements, tailored to your industry and the way your business operates. Our work includes, but is not limited to:
We also review and negotiate contracts presented to you. We craft contracts that are clear, practical and easy for your team to use day to day.
Businesses collect more personal information than ever, and the obligations that come with that are growing. We help you understand what is required, put the right frameworks in place, and respond when things go wrong. Our privacy services include:
Staying on the right side of Australian Consumer Law matters, particularly as marketing and advertising become more complex. We help businesses understand their obligations and reduce the risk of complaints or regulatory action. Our services include:
Good governance protects directors and gives businesses a solid foundation to grow from. We advise on governance matters from company setup through to shareholder arrangements and ongoing compliance. Our services include:
Workplace issues are an inevitable part of running a business. We provide practical, straightforward advice to employers on the full employment lifecycle, including:
Even the best commercial relationships can break down. When they do, you need clear, practical advice on your options and a lawyer who will help you resolve things efficiently. We assist businesses to navigate contractual disputes and disagreements, whether that means negotiating a resolution, sending a formal demand or pursuing or defending a claim. We will give you an honest assessment of your position and help you find the most practical path forward.
Protecting your intellectual property is a critical part of any commercial strategy. From trade mark registration and licensing through to IP commercialisation and portfolio management, we offer a full suite of specialist IP services. Visit our Intellectual Property page to see everything we do in this area.
In the event you require services beyond those set out above, we have a wide network of trusted advisors who we regularly work with and refer our valuable clients to. Our network includes experts in litigation, property, insolvency and wills and estates.
In the event you require a referral, we will provide our trusted advisors with an overview of our relationship with you, your business goals and your working preferences , saving you valuable time and ensuring you receive consistency and quality of service.
For commercial matters with a clearly defined scope, we offer transparent fixed fee pricing so you know exactly what to expect before work begins. In our experience, more matters than you might expect can be handled on a fixed fee basis, including most contract work.
Not sure if your matter qualifies? Get in touch and we will let you know.
For matters without a fixed scope, we work on an hourly basis and provide cost estimates upfront so you have a clear picture of likely fees before work begins. This is how much of our commercial work is structured, and we keep you informed as things progress. We believe in straightforward, transparent billing at every step.
Strategic Counsel gives you dedicated, senior legal support for a fixed monthly fee.
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