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Dean Michael Solicitors assists business owners, investors and operators with buying, selling, restructuring and protecting their businesses. We provide practical legal advice, clear documentation, and support through negotiation, due diligence and completion.

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Business Sale and Purchase (Buying or Selling a Business)

We can assist with the legal work involved in business transactions, including:

• Preparation of the business sale contract
  Drafting tailored sale documentation to suit the transaction structure and commercial terms.
• Advice on a proposed sale or purchase
  Reviewing key terms and advising on risks, warranties, restraints, employees, stock, plant and equipment, assignment/transfer requirements, and completion arrangements.
• Due diligence and searches
  Coordinating and advising on relevant searches and enquiries to support decision-making and risk management.
• Negotiation support
  Assisting with negotiations, amendments, special conditions, and completion documentation.

Business Structure, Ownership and Disputes

We assist with setting up and documenting business relationships, and advising where issues arise, including:

• Partnership disputes and partnership arrangements
  Advice on rights and obligations, exit arrangements, and documentation to clarify or resolve issues.
• Shareholder agreements
  Drafting and reviewing shareholder agreements, including governance, decision-making, dividends, funding, transfer restrictions, and dispute mechanisms.

Finance and Deal Structures

We prepare and advise on a range of commercial deal structures and funding documents, including:

• Vendor finance agreements
  Documenting vendor funding arrangements, repayment terms, defaults, and enforcement provisions.
• Put and call options
  Drafting and advising on put and call option arrangements for staged acquisitions, future transfers, or succession planning.

Licences and Regulatory Documentation

We assist with applications and documentation relevant to operating and transferring businesses, including:

• Liquor licence applications
  Preparing and advising on liquor licensing applications and supporting documentation (where within scope).
• Licence deeds
  Drafting and reviewing licence deeds and related permissions to occupy or use premises, including operational and risk allocation terms.

Intellectual Property (IP) Protection

We assist businesses in protecting their brand and content, including:

• Copyright advice
  Advice relating to ownership, use permissions, and protecting original materials (including website content, marketing materials and creative works).
• Trade marks
  Advice and assistance regarding trade mark protection and related documentation.

Enquiries

If you need help with any of the above, please contact our office to arrange an appointment:

Phone: (02) 4441 5916

Email: admin@deanmichaelsolicitors.com.au