General commercial law

Running a business can throw up many legal issues. Negotiating a lease, obtaining finance, hiring (or firing!) an employee. Or even buying or selling a business. Clearscope has legal solutions for every stage of the business cycle.

Your commercial law questions answered

What is general commercial law?

A broad category of the law covering legal needs at all points in the business cycle from the start-up phase, operating business-as-usual, to selling or exiting a business.

Start-up phase

This can include the initial legal documents and agreements required to establish a new business. Clearscope Legal can help with shareholders agreements, property leases, employment agreements, general terms and conditions, privacy policies and website terms and conditions.

Business-as-usual

After taking the initial steps and putting the required agreements and documents in place, other legal steps will be required. Clearscope Legal are experts when it comes to operating your business as usual. Like negotiating agreements with your suppliers, or sending a legal letter if your rights are being breached. You may need to renew your lease, bring on a new business partner, or get advice on laws affecting your business.

Exiting a business, selling or winding up

Maybe the time has come to sell your share in a business, and you need a sale agreement prepared. You may be selling or buying the whole business, and need help with the due diligence process or the business sale agreement. Perhaps things are not going so well, and you need help with winding up your business and closing your operations. You can speak to Clearscope Legal about any issue you might have at the end of cycle phase of your business.

The Clearscope difference

We are a boutique commercial law firm based in Melbourne. Our practice is built on deep specialisation in commercial law and intellectual property, backed by many years of experience gained in private practice and senior in-house counsel roles with Australian corporate groups and international businesses.

Responsiveness

We understand the pace and pressures of commercial life. When timing matters, your instructions receive immediate priority and you are kept fully informed at every step.

Precision

We are sticklers for detail. Every document, opinion, and piece of advice is prepared with rigorous care and clarity, delivering work that is accurate, thorough, and commercially focused.

Expertise

We draw on extensive experience advising at the highest levels – both in leading law firms and as trusted in-house counsel. This combination of technical depth and genuine commercial insight drives every outcome.

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