EGR Law Services

Our corporate and commercial team combine strong technical expertise with a proven track record in delivering flexible and creative solutions for all manner of issues arising in this sector. We have a wealth of experience and in-depth knowledge and can guide you strategically and achieve favourable outcomes.

SERVICES WE OFFER:

Corporate Law

• Mergers & Acquisitions: Comprehensive legal support through all stages of M&A transactions, ensuring smooth transitions and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Corporate Governance: Advising on best practices for corporate governance, including board structure, duties, and responsibilities.
• Shareholder Agreements: Drafting and negotiating agreements to protect the interests of shareholders and resolve potential conflicts.

Commercial Law

• Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Creating robust contracts that clearly define terms and conditions to safeguard your interests.

Creditor Action:

Assisting businesses with -

• Statement of Claim
• Director Penalty Notices (DPN)
• Wind Up Applications

Business Structuring & Restructuring:

Assisting in the formation of new business entities and the restructuring of existing ones to maximise efficiency and profitability.

Intellectual Property: 

Protecting your intellectual property through registration, enforcement, and defense against infringement.

Personal Financial Legal Issues

Asset Protection: Developing strategies to protect your personal assets from potential risks and creditors.

ATO Concerns  - Providing legal advice on ATO issues and compliance to minimise liabilities and optimise outcomes.

At EGR Law, we specialise in managing legal issues related to franchised businesses, with a particular focus on the hospitality sector, including cafes, restaurants, and food outlets. Our dedicated franchise legal team provides comprehensive support to help you achieve your business ambitions.

Our Services:

• Franchising Your Business

If you're considering franchising your business, our team can guide you through the process from start to finish. We assist in developing franchise agreements, disclosure documents, and operation manuals that comply with the Franchising Code of Conduct, ensuring your franchise model is legally sound and attractive to potential franchisees.

• Established Franchise Networks

For owners of established franchise networks, we offer ongoing legal support to manage your franchise relationships, ensure compliance with legal obligations, and address any emerging issues. We provide strategic advice on expanding your network, protecting your brand, and optimising your franchise operations.

• Purchasing a Franchise

Thinking about purchasing your first franchise business? We help prospective franchisees understand the intricacies of franchise agreements, conduct due diligence, and negotiate favourable terms. Our goal is to ensure you make a well-informed investment that aligns with your business objectives.

• Selling Your Franchised Business

When it's time to sell your franchised business, especially in the hospitality sector, we provide expert guidance to ensure a smooth and profitable transaction. We assist with preparing your business for sale, negotiating terms, and managing the legal aspects of the sale process to protect your interests.

• Dispute Resolution

Disputes between franchisors and franchisees can arise and need to be handled delicately to preserve business relationships. Our team is skilled in resolving conflicts through alternative dispute resolution methods such as negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. We also provide strong representation in litigation if necessary, ensuring your rights are protected.

If you’re in financial difficulty, our team can advise on how to manage your debts and negotiate agreements with your creditors.

We understand how stressful it can be to deal with debt, particularly if you have received Court Judgements, Statutory Demands or Bankruptcy Orders. Our team

can guide you through your financial problems and defend you against legal action.

We can help if:

• You have cash flow problems
• You can’t pay your debts when they’re due
• Creditors or the ATO are making claims against you
• A creditor has issued a Bankruptcy Petition issued against you
• Someone in your family is in debt and your assets are at risk.

Our team can negotiate repayments between you and your creditors, either through informal agreements or more formal measures.

If necessary, we can also help you through the bankruptcy process. We’ll always advise you on the best course of action for your personal situation.

Our team has a vast amount of experience with all aspects of debt and insolvency. Our close contacts with insolvency practitioners, creditors and other industry professionals mean that we can resolve your debt issues quickly, effectively, and confidentially.

Navigating disputes requires a combination of professional skill and commercial acumen. Our team is dedicated to assisting and supporting clients with both legal expertise and strategic insight to resolve conflicts effectively and efficiently.

Our Dispute Resolution Services:

Litigation

• Commercial Litigation: Representing businesses in complex commercial disputes, including breach of contract, shareholder/partnership conflicts, and such related business conflicts

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

•  Mediation: Facilitating mediation sessions to help parties reach a mutually acceptable resolution outside of court, saving time and costs.
• Arbitration: Representing clients in arbitration proceedings, ensuring a fair and impartial resolution to disputes.
• Negotiation: Skilfully negotiating settlements to resolve disputes amicably, preserving business relationships and minimising disruption.

Specialised Dispute Resolution

• Construction Disputes: Addressing issues arising from construction projects, such as contract disputes, delays, and defect claims.
• Intellectual Property Disputes: Protecting your intellectual property rights through litigation or settlement in cases of infringement or misappropriation.

We recognise the significant contribution that trades, mining, manufacturing, and engineering businesses make to the Australian economy. Our legal team partners with clients in these sectors to protect their interests and help them achieve their commercial goals.

With a thorough understanding of these industries, our team is committed to understanding what success means to you. We collaborate across our commercial departments to provide practical, dynamic advice and representation tailored to your needs.

Our comprehensive services include:

• Commercial Contracts, Finance, and Investment

We offer expert assistance in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts to ensure they are robust and favourable to your business. Our services extend to finance and investment agreements, helping you secure funding and investment opportunities while protecting your interests.

• Intellectual Property Protection and Infringements

Innovation is crucial in these sectors, and protecting your intellectual property is vital. We provide comprehensive IP services, including registration, protection, and enforcement of patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyrights. We also defend against infringement claims to safeguard your assets.

• Buying and Selling Businesses and Commercial Properties

Our team supports clients in buying and selling businesses and commercial properties. We provide thorough due diligence, negotiate terms, and ensure smooth transactions, protecting your investments and maximising returns.

• Joint Ventures

We assist in structuring, negotiating, and formalising joint ventures, ensuring clear agreements that promote successful collaborations. Our goal is to help you leverage partnerships to expand your business and achieve mutual benefits.

• Dispute Resolution

Understanding the importance of maintaining commercial relationships, we specialise in alternative dispute resolution methods such as negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. Our skilled team works to achieve amicable resolutions, ensuring that projects continue smoothly despite any disputes.

In certain circumstances, the financial situation of a business or an individual becomes so critical that the only viable option is to employ formal insolvency procedures. These procedures can either bring closure or facilitate restructuring, thereby helping to restore financial stability. EGR Law offers expert advice on all insolvency procedures to guide you through these challenging times.

Our Restructuring and Insolvency Services:

Business Restructuring

• Restructuring Strategies: Developing and implementing effective restructuring plans to stabilise and revitalise your business, including debt restructuring, asset sales, and operational changes.
• Turnaround Management: Providing strategic advice and management support to turn around struggling businesses, ensuring a sustainable path to recovery.

Insolvency Procedures

• Small Business Restructuring Process (SBRP): our team advises and assists in the appointment of a licensed Insolvency Practitioner to work with you and your accountant for the whole process of SBR to achieve the best available outcome for you and your business.
• Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation (CVL): Guiding businesses through the CVL process, ensuring a smooth and compliant closure while maximising returns to creditors.
• Voluntary Administration: Assisting businesses in entering voluntary administration to allow for reorganisation and to maximise the chances of survival or a better return for creditors.
• Compulsory (Creditor) Liquidation: Representing businesses facing compulsory liquidation, managing legal obligations and protecting directors’ interests.
• Deeds of Company Arrangement (DOCA): Facilitating DOCAs to enable businesses to settle debts and continue trading under a structured repayment plan.

Personal Insolvency Agreements: Assisting individuals in negotiating personal insolvency agreements to manage debt repayments and avoid bankruptcy.

Bankruptcy

Advising individuals on the bankruptcy process, helping to navigate legal requirements and providing support to achieve a fresh start.