SMEs

We’ve worked with all sorts of small businesses. Small business owners and managers are always on the go and juggling responsibilities, and we’re here to help. Work with us and you’ll have direct contact with specialist lawyers, fast turn arounds at affordable prices.

Your SME legal questions answered

How can we help?

You may need a contract reviewed, and advice on which provisions are risky. A new employee is joining your team, or you need to let someone go. You might be looking into the best structure for your business, and need specialist legal advice. Or maybe you’re not quite sure which laws you need to comply with and need input from a lawyer. These are just some of the ways we’ve helped small businesses, so that you can stay focussed on the success and growth of your SME.

How much does it cost?

For most projects we can lock-in an affordable fixed fee. When work by the hour is required, we offer market-leading hourly rates. So when you partner with us on your legal matters, the costs will be predictable and affordable, with no surprises at the end of the month.

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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Trusted by these businesses Australia-wide

When you work with us, you’re in good company

What our clients are saying

My company saved hundreds of thousands of dollars and untold misery through detailed, thorough and sharp examination of a contract that we ultimately signed (with suggested amendments from Clearscope Legal) with one of our suppliers.

Abraham Jacks

Director, Ampetus Energy

Clearscope Legal has consistently achieved results and minimised cost to our business – in areas including dispute resolution, business law, employment and recoveries. Their broad experience, and clear, direct and decisive approach has been invaluable

Stuart Patterson

Director, Pattersons Build Group

Car Stackers International highly recommends Clearscope Legal. We have been extremely satisfied with their industry focus, high levels of service and professionalism.

Jamie Polkinghorne

Director, Car Stackers International

We recently engaged Clearscope to undertake a review of our standard terms and conditions of sale. With thousands of customers this is important to our business and we found Raphael to be very responsive and knowledgeable. He also recently kept us up to date with emerging developments in this space which was most appreciated.

Graeme Williamson

Managing Director, Lotus Commercial

Raphael Brown is a smart, efficient, knowledgeable and extremely commercially astute lawyer. I would highly recommend him to any individual or business who cares about protecting their interests and making legally wise decisions.

Joel Gerschman

Director, Digital Autopilot

As a technology platform vendor, we need to ensure that our contracts are watertight and that our intellectual property is fully protected. We highly recommend Clearscope Legal, and always know that we can count on them for their impeccable attention to detail, and their commercial and down to earth approach.

Zak Levick

Chief Operations Officer, Skand