Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers is a powerful female-founded law firm with a core value system that puts people first. Our reputation as the legal business of choice in New South Wales is recognised by our many awards.
The team at Coutts have the expertise and experience to stand behind you and give you legal advice in a language you understand... without the legal jargon.
Coutts welcomes the opportunity to help you start a business, purchase a business, or sell a business in Australia.
Coutts Commercial and Business team takes pride in providing comprehensive legal services to businesses of all sizes.
At Coutts, our legal team offer the best service in a time where you feel at odds with the law.
At Coutts, we understand the devastating impact personal injuries can have, not only in a physical capacity, but also your emotional, mental and financial well-being also.
Coutts provide expert legal advice in all employment related matters for both employers and employees including, but not limited to the following key areas.
Coutts provide legal advice in all areas of family law including; property settlements, divorce settlements, all types of parenting matters and the drafting of binding financial agreements and binding child support agreements.
The important role conveyancers plays when people are buying and selling of property.
Have you been called as a witness by the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability? If so, you may be eligible to receive government funded legal representation.
A will is a legal document that specifies how you wish your assets and liabilities to be distributed following your death.
Our tailored Business Legal Packages are designed to give you access to practical legal support before issues become expensive. Whether you need ongoing support each month or advice as matters arise, Coutts can build a package around your business, your people and your priorities.
At Coutts, we care deeply about our clients. That’s why we take time to study every aspect of your legal situation, test and tailor the best solutions to address it, deliver justice if you’ve been wronged, and ensure we give you total peace of mind for the future. Whether you’re buying a new business, managing a merger, drawing up a contractual agreement, or simply making sure that no one can ever rip you off – Coutts’ commercial lawyers will always have your back.
It’s not by chance that our female-founded commercial law firm is regularly cited as one of the most reputable and trustworthy in all of Sydney. When we take on a case, we give it everything we have.
Whether you’re new to the world of commerce or are an old hand in the business world, the Coutts commercial law team are dedicated to ensuring the smooth operation and legal compliance of your business across Sydney. Our seasoned lawyers take pride in providing practical and deeply personalised legal support to businesses of all sizes – from sole traders and startups to SMEs, partnerships, trusts, cooperatives, and aspirational businesses.
Our award-winning lawyers provide advice in all the major areas of commercial and corporate law – from business sales and financial transactions to mergers and acquisitions, new partnerships, governance and compliance, IP protection, commercial property, employment, insolvency, and dispute resolution. Our priority is always to help our clients navigate the toughest terrain of the legal landscape with confidence and clarity.
Our commercial lawyers in Sydney have long experience in drafting and reviewing commercial agreements to ensure they are robust, resilient and effective. Our lawyers take pride in offering clear and comprehensive advice to ensure that you fully understand your obligations in any contractual or legal agreement. Contracts can contain complex concepts and jargon, and Coutts will go the extra mile to ensure any contract you sign is clearly intelligible and legally ‘watertight’.
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Our Sydney commercial lawyers can assist you and your company in a range of corporate compliance and governance matters, including directors’ and officers’ duties and liabilities, shareholders’ rights and responsibilities, compliance with the Corporations Act and ASX disclosure requirements, ASIC and ASX complaints and investigations, financial reporting, and continuous disclosure requirements.
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Our Sydney-based lawyers have specialised experience helping the owners of intellectual property to protect and optimise the value of their brands and innovations. Our team understands the intricate nuances of intellectual property law and will help you navigate the fine print of copyrighting, patents, and trademark requirements to ensure that your ideas are fully protected long into the future.
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Businesses confronted by financial crises which need assistance responding to increasing debt obligations may benefit from a corporate restructuring. Coutts’ team of seasoned, Sydney-based commercial lawyers can guide business owners through difficult times to reduce their debt and speed their recovery – while preserving their core operations and protecting their most valuable assets.
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Competition and Consumer Law in Australia governs how businesses can trade, advertise and compete with one another. Our commercial lawyers in Sydney ensure clients understand their obligations and options when providing goods and services and know their requirements to comply with regulations.
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Not only do we assist franchisors and franchisees, but we also advise those involved in manufacturing, selling, and financing specific products. Our Sydney-based legal teams understand the complex legislation and regulations that apply to franchise operations and will help you navigate and manage all the legal requirements involved. At Coutts Sydney, we take the time to understand your business and commercial objectives, ensuring you’ll receive the best advice in the franchise development process.
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As the world becomes more data-savvy – and more privacy-wary – it’s never been more important to comply with Australia’s labyrinthine Privacy Act. Our Sydney-based privacy lawyers will help you identify and manage all the risks related to your organisation’s data management and your legal and compliance obligations to ensure that your security practices comply with the most complex data protection laws – while safeguarding the trust of your customers.
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A discretionary, fixed or unit trust – or a hybrid of all three – can be a great way to protect your business and family wealth. However, the processes involved in setting up a trust can be complex and onerous, and taxation requirements have recently seen a significant shift. For many years, Coutts has been helping successful business leaders to develop, manage and review their trust arrangements, ensuring the most appropriate structure – and the most profitable returns – for their needs.
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Commercial property requires up-to-the-minute advice and razor-sharp attention to detail. Our Sydney-based Commercial Property team is on hand to assist you with the navigation of retail, industrial and commercial lease agreements, the management of commercial property portfolios, and the legal groundwork for all types of property development.
Regardless of the nature of your property project, Coutts’ lawyers will provide dependable and studiously researched advice to help you manage any legal issue that may arise during a property transaction – ensuring that your investment will always be built for success.
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When it comes to mortgage and guarantor documents, you can rely on us for comprehensive support. Our Sydney Commercial Law team is experienced with the intricacies of these legal contracts.
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When you enter into a new business relationship – whether it’s setting up a new venture, changing your company structure, or taking on a new partner – you need to know that you’re legally secure. At Coutts, we have deep experience in helping business owners audit specific risks and opportunities, draw up contractual agreements, and ensure that all parties comply with them.
Our commercial expertise covers the rights, responsibilities, obligations and liabilities of all companies and individuals involved in mergers and acquisitions, new partnerships, board charters, shareholder agreements, and company constitutions – as well as vital documentation around privacy, confidentiality, foreign investment, and asset protection.
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As one of Sydney’s foremost commercial law firms, Coutts has deep knowledge and clarity of purpose when it comes to the unsavoury practices of unpaid debts and dishonoured contracts. From the mediation of minor contractual breaches to more challenging processes of debt recovery, remedying of supplier and franchise disputes, management of shareholder disputes, or the resolution of director misconduct – Coutts’ lawyers can bring the calm you need when your business hits a storm.
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If you need a Commercial Lawyer in Sydney, please send us your enquiry and we’ll get back to you as soon as we possibly can.
Reach out to a Coutts commercial lawyer via our website or on the phone. Alternatively, you can request a meeting with one of our lawyers to discuss the specifics of your legal needs.
Your Coutts commercial layer will request and review all relevant documentation and information, clarify aspects as required, and then advise on the best course of action.
Reach out to a Coutts Commercial Lawyer via our website, phone, or in person. Briefly describe your matter.
Schedule and attend a meeting with a lawyer to discuss the specifics of your matter and desired outcomes.
Share all related documents and information. Your commercial lawyer will review everything, clarify aspects as needed, and then advise on the best action course.
Based on the advice, an appropriate action plan will be formulated. This may involve communication, documentation processes, or further legal steps.
Execute the action plan, addressing a range of legal scenarios as necessary.
Navigate towards a resolution, with the path determined by the nature of the matter. Your Lawyer will outline any final actions or considerations.
There are a lot of legal requirements aspiring entrepreneurs need to understand, to ensure their business is well protected.
Coutts is part of a community of highly qualified professionals who can assist you in either starting, growing or changing your business structure.
Aside from being lawyers, Coutts can assist you in recommending and connecting you with the right people such as accountants, financial planners, tax and immigration advisors, insurance and finance brokers.
Buying or selling a business is a major transaction. A lawyer will be able to advise you on important legal issues to protect your interests and ensure the process runs smoothly. Engaging a lawyer for this work is always recommended.
Sometimes contracts need to be written. In general, though, a legally binding contract can be:
A contract may be made up of several different documents, emails and conversations.
Most contracts are enforced in court. If the other party breaches the contract, you can go to court to try to collect damages or obtain ‘specific performance’. However, some contracts have other alternative dispute resolution clauses which include arbitration and/or mediation as the first point of call.
The initial director or directors can appoint more directors in the future – as follows: