Corporate and Commercial Lawyers

At Adventum Legal, we are dedicated to assisting businesses of all types with their corporate and commercial legal requirements. Our experienced team of corporate and commercial lawyers in Melbourne understands the diverse needs and challenges that businesses face in today’s changing environment.

Whether you’re a startup, SME, or established enterprise, our services are tailored to meet the unique needs of businesses at every stage of growth. We provide practical, commercially focused legal advice that aligns with your business objectives and long-term growth strategy.

Our approach begins with gaining a deep understanding of your business operations, industry landscape, and the specific challenges you face. We assist with a wide range of corporate and commercial legal matters, including:

  • Corporate Governance – our expertise encompasses directors’ duties, shareholder rights, board composition, and regulatory compliance.
  • Constitutions and Shareholders Agreements – we establish robust corporate structures, including drafting corporate constitutions, shareholders agreements, and compliance frameworks.
  • Corporate Restructures – we handle corporate restructures, including share buybacks and share splits, mergers and acquisitions, and schemes of arrangement.
  • Unit Trusts – we understand the unique considerations and legal requirements involved in setting them up. Whether it’s establishing the trust deed, determining the rights and responsibilities of unit holders, or ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, we offer comprehensive support to optimise the structure and operation of unit trust structures.
  • Managed Investment Schemes – we provide legal advice and structural guidance to businesses looking to establish managed investment schemes to pool investor funds. Our services encompass regulatory compliance, fund establishment, investor rights and obligations, and ongoing compliance with disclosure requirements.
  • Competition and Consumer Laws – We work with businesses to ensure compliance with these laws, providing expert legal advice, guidance on marketing practices, and proactive measures to promote fair competition and protect consumer rights. We write compliance policies and handle regulatory investigations.

Whether you’re an Australian founder, an established business or an overseas investor entering the Australian market, our experienced Melbourne based corporate and commercial lawyers provide strategic legal advice to help you establish, grow, raise capital and complete transactions with confidence

While the services above showcase many of our key practice areas, they are by no means exhaustive. We provide comprehensive corporate and commercial legal advice tailored to the evolving needs of businesses

Contact our team to discover how our practical, commercially focused advice can help you achieve your business objectives with confidence.