Start, expand and restructure your enterprise
Build your business on a legal structure that grows with you
Three stages we build for
When you work with us, you will have a business structure that is built for where you are going, not just where you are today.
Start correctly
Choose the right structure for your new business so your foundations are solid before you invest time and money into growing it.
Expand with confidence
Bring in partners, investors, or new structures at the right time and on the right terms, with your interests properly protected.
Restructure strategically
Reshape your existing business to reduce risk, improve tax efficiency, and align your structure with your next stage of growth.
Why the right structure is the most important decision you will make
The structure you choose has consequences that follow you for years. It shapes how you are taxed, how you bring in investment, and how your personal assets are protected. It also shapes your options when you exit. A business that outgrows its structure creates friction at exactly the wrong moment, and restructuring later is always more expensive.
What we help with
The questions we are asked most often in this area. If yours is not on the list, it is still worth a call.
ways we help you start and grow
- Choose the right structure for a new venture
- Get ongoing legal support for your board
- Set up an Australian presence with a local director
- Restructure a partnership without triggering tax
- Raise capital for your enterprise
- Restructure a business you already own
- Return capital to shareholders or buy back shares
- Set up a new company
- Agree the rules between business owners
- Buy into a franchise
- Franchise your business
Our team understands the practical realities of running a business, not just the law that governs it.
No switchboard and no intake form. You are put straight through to someone who can help.
We have 2 Accredited Specialists in Business Law, and 2 Family Business Association accredited advisors. ADLV Law is also the FBA State Partner in South Australia.
Experience you can actually get hold of
Common questions
If yours is not answered here, call us and ask. The short question early is always cheaper than the long letter later.
How quickly can I speak to a lawyer?
Call 1300 654 590 and you will be put straight through to a lawyer rather than a switchboard. Tell us what the problem is and we will tell you how we can help.
How will I be charged?
For advice and documents we provide a fixed or capped quote before the work starts, so you do not carry the price risk. If you are in a dispute, we map out the process and the likely costs so you know what to expect.
Do I need a lawyer for something this small?
Often the cheapest moment to involve us is the one that feels too small to bother. If we do not think we can add real value, we will say so rather than open a file.
Can you work alongside my accountant?
Yes. A great deal of our commercial work is done alongside a client’s accountant or adviser. We are comfortable operating as one part of a wider team.
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