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Our Business Lawyers for Entrepreneurs and SME's in Adelaide
Our business model for our Adelaide-based Business Law and Commercial Law practice is clear and effective: we recruit skilled, entrepreneurially-driven Adelaide lawyers to deliver exceptional commercial law advice.
Many of our team members have firsthand experience in running successful businesses themselves, enabling our Business Lawyers and Commercial Lawyers to offer the personal insights necessary for your entrepreneurial (and established business) success.
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Commercial Law
Initiate Lawyers excel in drafting documents for Customer and Supplier Relationships to Adelaide Start-ups and Growing Businesses.
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Based in Adelaide, our commercial law firm specializes in supporting Adelaide start-ups, scale-ups, and entrepreneurial ventures. Your contracts should embody your business ethos and effectively manage risks. While using a generic template might seem convenient, it cannot replace the value of tailored, expert advice.
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Our team brings extensive Adelaide based experience, allowing us to deeply understand our clients' needs and work collaboratively. We prioritize delivering concise, practical advice to help your business grow efficiently and cost-effectively. We often serve as a trusted advisor for new ideas and initiatives, offering pragmatic and commercially focused guidance.
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We offer comprehensive commercial law services for Adelaide businesses at various stages of growth. Our expertise includes:
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Terms and Conditions for the supply of goods and services
IT contracts
Terms of Business and E-commerce
Supplier contracts and Outsourcing
Resellers and Introducers
Software development contracts
Marketing Agreements
Agency, distribution, franchising, and licensing
Joint Venture and Partnerships
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Effective Dispute Resolution for Business
Disputes are an inevitable part of the business landscape. When conflicts arise or seem imminent, it is essential to seek expert advice promptly and take decisive action.
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Our proactive approach aims to help clients avoid disputes whenever possible. However, when conflicts are unavoidable, our dispute resolution lawyers are dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes. With a wealth of experience in crafting and executing effective resolution strategies, we handle a wide range of issues and disputes.
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Our Adelaide-based dispute resolution team provides a comprehensive range of services, including:
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Employment disputes, confidentiality breaches, restrictive covenants
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Insolvency
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Media litigation
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Corporate and Commercial disputes
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Fraud, Asset Recovery, and injunctive relief
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Shareholder and boardroom disputes
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Contractual disputes
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Professional Negligence disputes
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Technology Disputes
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Arbitrations and Alternative Dispute Resolution
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Interim remedies, including Injunctions and freezing orders
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Intellectual property infringements
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Debt Recovery
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Partnership disputes
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Founder related disputes
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Reputation and Brand Management
By preparing ahead and managing disputes efficiently, Initiate Lawyers can help protect your business and achieve favorable resolutions
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Buying or Acquiring a Business, Selling your Business
Whether you’re seeking funding for growth, acquiring or investing in another company, or exploring exit strategies, getting the details right from the start is crucial for smooth transactions and maximizing value.
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In today's competitive market, mastering the technical details is essential. However, our reputation is built on helping clients swiftly achieve solid commercial solutions. Our corporate lawyers in Adelaide are astute problem solvers with extensive experience handling transactions across both traditional and cutting-edge industries, covering the entire incorporation-to-exit lifecycle
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Employment Law and Disputes
Every entrepreneur and business leader recognizes that a company’s most important asset is its workforce and employees. However, relying on standard contracts and generic reward schemes can weaken the foundation for retaining, incentivizing, and managing key employee talent.
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For start-ups and scale-ups, particularly those in growth or transition phases, employment law can be particularly challenging. The complexity and frequent changes in Adelaide based employment law necessitate getting the details right and seeking expert legal advice early on.
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We support clients daily in overcoming talent-related challenges, minimizing risks, and maximizing the impact of incentive schemes. With firsthand experience in rapid growth and international expansion, we understand the intricacies involved as it relates to employment law in Adelaide. Additionally, we offer comprehensive advice on immigration and relocation matters