Business Matters
Your business matters to us and we are here to protect your business interests.
With decades of experience in protecting the commercial interests of people in Buderim, on the Sunshine Coast and surrounds, it is essential you get the right start with professional advice from Hopkins Manttan Buderim Solicitors.
From setting up your business to selling your business and everything in between, we offer an outcome driven and tailored approach.
Business Sales and Purchases
Before you buy or sell a business, you should contact us.
If you are buying, we can guide you through the maze of due diligence, restraint of trade and assignment of the lease. If you are selling, we can draft the contract for you to ensure that you are properly compensated for the value of the business and your stock in trade.
Call our office today if you are about to buy or sell your business.
Commercial Leasing
The relationship between a landlord and a tenant is sometimes a complex one and is ultimately governed by the lease entered into between the parties. To avoid any unknown surprises, it is essential you obtain commonsense and experienced advice on the detail which is presented in an often lengthy legal document.
For retail shop leases, the Retail Shop Leases Act sets out specific requirements for both tenants and landlord’s which can prove costly if not complied with.
Before you sign on the dotted line and for practical advice on your particular leasing scenario, please contact our office.
Commercial Conveyancing
The purchase of commercial or retail property can be quite complex. With issues ranging from the legal structure of the purchaser (should it be a company or a trust?), GST and commercial leasing considerations, it is wise to receive advice from your solicitor from contract negotiations right through to settlement.
Kate Manttan and her team are able to guide you through the process often in conjunction with your accountant or your financial adviser.
Business Structures
Succession Planning is just as important for your business as it is for you personally. At the outset of commencing a business it is critical to get the structure right, for income tax purposes, for succession of your business and also for the protection of your assets.
Hopkins Manttan Buderim have a wealth of experience in the creation of companies, partnerships and trusts and we can assist you to get it right the first time. As businesses evolve, we can also advise you in respect of strategies for succession planning and the bringing in of additional partners, directors or entities.
Before you acquire a business or set up a business, speak to Kate Manttan.
Business Sales and Purchases
Before you buy or sell a business, you should contact us.
If you are buying, we can guide you through the maze of due diligence, restraint of trade and assignment of the lease. If you are selling, we can draft the contract for you to ensure that you are properly compensated for the value of the business and your stock in trade.
Call our office today if you are about to buy or sell your business.
Franchising
Franchising law is quite a minefield
Hopkins Manttan Buderim have acted for both franchisors and franchisees throughout Australia. We have created franchise agreements to protect novel business ideas and we have acted for franchisees to ensure that their interests are protected under the Franchising Code of Conduct.
If you are considering buying a franchised business, give us a call so that we can ensure that your rights and interests are protected.
Commercial Contracts
Commercial agreements are not ‘one size fits all’.
Whether it be commercial mortgages, securities, joint venture agreements or acquisitions, we have the experience to ensure that the documents signed by the parties adequately reflect the agreements made.
Call Kate Manttan at Hopkins Manttan Buderim if you would like to discuss any aspect of a proposed or existing commercial contract.