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Our clients large and small benefit from our lawyers expertise across a broad range of commercial law services and the practical and commercially focused advice that they provide.

Our approach is always to get to know and understand your business first so that we can help you achieve your vision and goals and tailor a legal strategy that delivers solutions for your enterprise.

Coleman Greig’s Commercial Law expertise covers a broad range of areas including
franchising, building and construction, manufacturing, transport and logistics, subsidiaries of multinationals, government, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals and healthcare.

From family owned businesses to medium sized enterprises and multinational subsidiaries, Coleman Greig is ready to work with your business no matter its size and you can trust the skill and expertise of our Commercial Law practice.

Coleman Greig are available to service your needs no matter where you are located in NSW. Our network of offices are supported by the latest digital technology, enabling us to work with you in a way that suits you best.

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Your Guide to Commercial Lawyers in Sydney

A commercial law firm specialises in assessing and handling legal matters pertaining to business and commerce. Some key roles and responsibilities include: 

  • Contract negotiation and drafting 
  • Overseeing business transactions
  • Dispute and litigation resolution
  • Compliance with all necessary rules and regulations
  • Protecting intellectual property
  • Ethical corporate governance and best practices
  • Risk management
  • Legal counsel

Experienced, reputable commercial law solicitors like Coleman Greig provide ongoing, up-to-date legal advice on business-related issues, helping clients mitigate their legal risks by making informed, strategic decisions.

Coleman Greig: Unrivalled
Commercial Lawyers in Sydney

Colemen Greig is proud to have received many
awards and much recognition for our services. As your expert commercial lawyer in Sydney, we work hard to uphold our reputation as a fair and effective firm, providing peerless legal services that adhere to our strict governance of social responsibility and ethical practices. When you partner with us, you will experience a professional, discreet, and highly knowledgeable team that believes passionately in providing top-tier legal services.

Essential Functions of
Commercial Solicitors

The role of
commercial law firms is to ensure that businesses run smoothly and do not experience avoidable legal issues. Some essential functions of commercial lawyers include: 

  • Reviewing, amending, and drafting business contracts
    Binding business contracts should be assessed and drawn up by experienced commercial lawyers, minimising the risk of mistakes, unnoticed caveats, and costly misunderstandings that can negatively impact business relationships.  
  • Optimising business structure:
    Although almost all businesses of any size can benefit from restructuring and increased efficiency, Sydney commercial lawyers benefit new businesses. Their comprehensive understanding of business allows them to recommend optimal business structures and best practices.
  • Registration:
    Experienced commercial law firms in Sydney can assist with correctly registering your business, ensuring all legal responsibilities are followed, and no conflicts with other companies are instigated. 
  • Intellectual property rights:
    Protecting everything from original concepts, products, and artwork to bespoke branding is crucial in preventing plagiarism, and commercial law firms are well-versed in this subject. 
  • Tax responsibilities and compliance with tax law:
    Complex tax issues can be the bane of any business and are best delegated to the skilled hands of Sydney commercial law firms like Coleman Greig. 
  • Employment law and workers/human rights:
    From non-discriminatory hiring practices and contracts to workplace safety.
  • Insurance:
    Properly structured insurance policies are a fundamental aspect of any business endeavour, and expert commercial law solicitors are the perfect people to help and ensure comprehensive, affordable coverage. 

At Coleman Greig Solicitors, commercial law is second nature to us, and we are highly effective at saving your company time and money, mitigating risks, reducing tax burdens, and taking the stress out of complex legal matters. 

Tips for a successful meeting with your commercial lawyer in Sydney

We’ve all experienced the sensation of having a firm idea of everything we want to discuss in a semi-formal situation, only for it to escape our minds completely when the moment arrives. Think carefully about everything you want to address beforehand, then take the following steps:

  • List your issues and expectations to refer to during your initial consultation
  • Prepare relevant documents, contracts, or correspondence about the issue
  • List questions and concerns you wish to discuss 
  • Bring government-recognised identification to open a file

The better prepared you can be for any meeting with commercial lawyers, the speedier and more efficient the process will be. 

The Importance of Specialised Commercial Law Firms in Sydney

Leading the way among Sydney commercial law firms, Coleman Greig offers practical, effective law advice and expertise for commercial and personal legal clients that includes areas such as:

  • Commercial taxation 
  • Industry sectors
  • Employment law
  • Commercial property law
  • Governmental functions and business
  • Legal disputes and litigation

To do our part for the community and support local individuals and businesses, we simplify and explain aspects of the law with webinar recordings and publications. These are designed to support businesses and simplify commercial law. For up-to-date news and alerts, please visit our superb media centre. You will find plain English guides and ebooks, informative blogs, and information about career opportunities and regular events, like the Coleman Greig Challenge. If you want to learn more, please don’t hesitate to contact us with questions or comments.

Plain English Guides

Plain English Guide to Family Law Mediation

The long delays and backlogs in the Family Courts have been well-publicised.  These delays no doubt cause frustrations, and can be very costly for the parties involved.  

Plain English Guide to Preparing for Family Mediation

The long delays and backlogs in the Family Courts have been well-publicised.  These delays no doubt cause frustrations, and can be very costly for the parties involved.  

Plain English Guide to Family Law Arbitration

Family law matters can place serious financial and emotional stress on all those involved in the related court cases.  It is therefore no surprise that the long delays and under-resourcing of the Family Court system has placed a significant strain on parties and their families.

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In your first meeting with commercial law solicitors, you can generally expect the following:

  • Introduction and outline of your legal requirements
    Your commercial solicitor will introduce themselves and describe their capacities as your legal advisor. At this early stage, you will likely be asked for a concise background of your business and a description of any legal issues or services you need help with. 
  • Detailed discussion of legal issues
    Once your commercial lawyer understands the broad scope of your case, they may ask for relevant documents and additional, precise information.
  • Preliminary legal advice and available options
    Although they may not wish to commit themselves without further investigation, your commercial lawyer will likely offer some initial advice and begin outlining potential strategies. At Coleman Greig, we believe in open, frank discussions from the beginning and will discuss the strengths and weaknesses of your case as we see them. 
  • Breakdown of costs and fees 
    Commercial solicitors will walk you through their fee structure and highlight any consultation fees, fixed fees for established services, and hourly rates for time spent on your case. 
  • Respect, discretion, and confidentiality 
    Sydney commercial lawyers should explain the details of your confidentiality agreement, how it affects your rights, and how your sensitive information will be stored and protected.
  • Recommended next steps 
    You’ll outline the following steps, including any further information or documents needed, and set up follow-up meetings if necessary.

Yes, when you engage the services of Coleman Greig as your commercial lawyer in Sydney, we can also handle personal matters. We have an outstanding team of experts who can help with a wide range of legal issues, including, but not limited to: 

  • Property transactions
  • Drafting wills and managing estates
  • Family law
  • Employment law

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