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.
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Co-Author by Vishaal Kudupudi KEY INSIGHTS: Commercial law touches almost every part of running a business, from how you’re structured to the contracts, staff, and lease that keep things moving. The right time to involve a Commercial Lawyer is before you sign anything significant, whether that’s a lease, contract, an employment contract, or a shareholders’… Read More »What is Commercial Law and When Does a Business Need a Commercial Lawyer
KEY INSIGHTS: Intellectual property is often one of a business’s most valuable assets. Beyond patents and trademarks, businesses should identify and protect valuable assets such as branding, software, marketing materials, confidential information, and proprietary processes. Proactive protection is essential. Registering intellectual property where appropriate, implementing confidentiality measures, and ensuring employment and contractor agreements clearly… Read More »Your Ideas Are Valuable: How to Protect Intellectual Property in Business
KEY TAKE-OUTS: Strata Properties include apartments, townhouses, and some standalone homes that share common property with neighboring lots. In NSW, the Owner Corporation is legally required to maintain strata insurance covering the building and common property Strata insurance does not typically cover personal belongings, removable contentd contents, or owner-made renovation, making contents or landlord insurance… Read More »Understanding Strata Insurance: What It Covers and Why It Matters
KEY TAKEAWAYS A poor medical outcome does not automatically amount to medical negligence; a patient must show that the healthcare provider failed to meet the accepted standard of care. To succeed in a medical negligence claim in NSW, four key elements must be established: duty of care, breach of duty, causation, and damages. Compensation… Read More »Medical Negligence: When Does a Mistake Become a Claim
Key Workplace Law Changes Across Australia: What Employers Need to Know in 2025–2026 Australian employers have faced a significant wave of workplace law reforms throughout 2025 and into 2026. From new gender equality obligations and parental leave protections to labour hire licensing changes, anti-vilification reforms, and superannuation payment requirements, organisations must remain proactive in… Read More »Key Workplace Law Changes Across Australia: What Employers Need to Know as we move into the EOFY 2026.
KEY TAKEAWAYS: A Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding Clearance Certificate confirms the seller is an Australian resident for tax purposes. Without a valid certificate, purchasers are required to withhold 15% of the purchase price and pay it directly to the ATO. Your name on the ATO FRCGWC Certificate must match your name on the property… Read More »FRCGW Clearance Certificate NSW: Why Property Sellers Need It Before Settlement