Practical legal solutions for every stage of business

Every business decision carries legal and commercial consequences. Whether you are establishing a new venture, bringing in an investor, buying or selling a business, managing shareholders or responding to financial pressure, careful legal planning can help protect your interests and prevent costly disputes.

Summit Lawyers provides practical and commercially focused advice to companies, business owners, directors, shareholders and investors. We take the time to understand your business objectives, identify potential risks and develop legal solutions that support both your immediate transaction and your long-term plans.

Our team can assist with drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, conducting due diligence, structuring transactions, managing regulatory requirements and resolving issues that arise during the life of a business.

Our Corporate & Commercial Services

Shareholders’ Agreements

We prepare and review shareholders’ agreements that establish clear rules for company ownership, management, decision-making, funding, profit distribution, share transfers and shareholder exits.

Share Sale Agreements

We advise buyers and sellers on private company share transactions, including due diligence, transaction documents, warranties, indemnities, purchase price arrangements and settlement requirements.

Business Sales & Purchases

We assist with the purchase and sale of businesses across a range of industries, from initial negotiations and due diligence through to contract preparation, settlement and post-settlement matters.

Insolvency & Restructuring

We advise companies, directors, creditors and other stakeholders on financial distress, restructuring options, external administration, debt recovery and insolvency-related disputes.

Employment Law

We assist employers and employees with employment contracts, workplace policies, performance management, workplace investigations, redundancy, termination and employment disputes.

Commercial advice tailored to your business

Commercial legal advice should do more than explain the law. It should help you make informed decisions, manage risk and move forward with confidence. Our lawyers work closely with clients and their accountants, financial advisers, brokers and other professional advisers to provide coordinated support throughout a matter.

Discuss your business matter with us

Whether you are planning a transaction, formalising a business relationship or responding to a commercial issue, contact Summit Lawyers to discuss how we can assist.