Our lawyers have expertise in each of the important issues arising in business transactions:

Intellectual Property

• Identifying what intellectual property is owned by a business

• Ensuring a clear and smooth transfer of intellectual property rights

• Taking steps to protect and enforce intellectual property rights

Representations & Due Diligence

• Identifying and drafting representations which a vendor needs to make and a purchaser needs to rely upon

• Advising and assisting in relation to the due diligence process

Property Matters

• Securing transfer of lease or grant of a licence
  Investigating and identifying uses to which a business premises may be put

Employment Issues

• Effecting a smooth transfer of employees

• Calculation of adjustments for accrued annual leave, long service leave, etc

• Analysing the vendor’s Workcover position

Restraints upon Competition

• What restraints upon competition can be sought

• How to ensure practical enforcement

• Restraints on solicitation of customers and employees

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