About Commercial Law

Western Australian Lawyers specialising in Commercial Law typically provide services in a variety of areas, including:

6. Employment Law (Related to Commercial Context)

  • Drafting employment contracts and workplace policies
  • Compliance with labor laws and regulations (e.g., wage laws, anti-discrimination laws)
  • Handling employment disputes (e.g., wrongful termination, workplace harassment)

7. Intellectual Property (IP)

  • Protecting trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets
  • Licensing agreements for IP rights
  • IP litigation in commercial contexts

8. Banking and Finance

  • Negotiating and drafting loan agreements and credit facilities
  • Secured lending and asset-backed financing
  • Compliance with banking and financial regulations (e.g., anti-money laundering laws)

9. Commercial Real Estate

  • Leasing, buying, and selling commercial properties
  • Real estate financing (e.g., mortgages, liens)
  • Zoning and land use regulations related to commercial properties

10. Regulatory Compliance

  • Ensuring compliance with industry-specific regulations (e.g., healthcare, telecommunications, energy sectors)
  • Advising on consumer protection laws and advertising standards
  • Compliance with antitrust and competition laws

11. Dispute Resolution and Litigation

  • Resolving business disputes through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation
  • Commercial debt recovery and insolvency cases
  • Breach of contract litigation

12. Franchising

  • Drafting and reviewing franchise agreements
  • Franchise law compliance
  • Resolving franchise disputes

13. Taxation (Commercial Context)

  • Structuring transactions and business operations for tax efficiency
  • Advising on local, state, national, and international tax compliance
  • Tax disputes and litigation

14. Insolvency and Bankruptcy

  • Advising businesses facing financial distress
  • Corporate restructuring and workouts
  • Bankruptcy filings and proceedings

15. Technology and E-Commerce Law

  • Advising on data privacy and cybersecurity laws
  • Drafting and negotiating software licenses, SaaS agreements, and other technology-related contracts
  • E-commerce regulations and compliance

Commercial law covers a broad range of services designed to assist businesses in their operations, transactions, and compliance with relevant laws.