Our Services
CCIQ Legal Services offers a comprehensive employment law service for business. Our flexible and innovative services use a partnership approach, creating a seamless result to enhance your performance. CCIQ Legal Services also provides a range of general business legal services, including:
Retail/commercial leasing
When deciding to lease your business premises and equipment, you need to know what questions to ask before signing a lease and where to get more information to ensure there are no breaches of either the Retail Shop Leases Act or Trade Practices Act.
Franchising
Whether you are buying a franchise or franchising your own business, it requires a significant investment in time and money to understand the requirements of the Franchising Code of Conduct and your tax obligations. CCIQ Legal Services can help make sure your interests are protected.
Partnership & shareholder agreements
In many cases, business owners neglect the vital step of putting a partnership or shareholder agreement in place in the process of securing the future success of their business. If you are setting up a business, or are currently involved in a business that does not have an agreement in place, speak to CCIQ Legal Services about why such an agreement is important.
General Business Contracting
Throughout the life of your business you will need to constantly consider formalising your business relationships with clients, creditors and other stakeholders to maintain standards of quality and ensure you are protected if things don’t go as planned. We can help ensure your interests are protected over a whole range of business related contracting needs.
Commercial Litigation involving Contractual Disputes/Debt Recovery
When you are in business, at sometime you may receive a complaint and be involved in an unpleasant and costly dispute requiring formal litigation intervention to resolve. CCIQ Legal Services are able to represent your business and assist in resolving through conciliation or more formal litigation requirements.
Business Sales and Purchases & Commercial Property Conveyancing
If you have decided to sell or buy another business, which may or may not include the business premises, we can help make this an uncomplicated transaction for all parties involved. We offer a full range of commercial conveyancing services.
Corporate Governance
Corporate governance is fundamentally about how companies are directed and managed. If you are a company structure, you will generally be governed by legislative requirements. CCIQ Legal Services can assist your business establish a robust governance structure that effectively balances the interests of stakeholders with each party's obligations.
Legal Audits for Businesses
Just as a business owner will ask an Accountant to check their financial affairs, it also makes sense to getprofessional help and advice on whether your business is operating in compliance with applicable legal regulatory requirements. Please see us to get your business up to date.
Intellectual Property
Whether you have an invention, trademark, original design or the practical application of a good idea, CCIQ Legal Services is able to assist with obtaining protection for your existing or potential IP. We can draft relevant contractual protection arrangements for ownership and transfer or retention of IP that can be used as part of business promotion and conditions of trade.
Business Structuring & Asset Protection
Could you afford to lose your family home? With many small businesses, the family home is the most valuable asset often used to finance a business. Asset protection allows small business owners to avoid leaving assets unprotected, which could later be seized under a claim by a creditor or disgruntled employee. We can assist establish the right structure for your business. To discuss your options and what will work for you, contact CCIQ Legal Services.
Contact us
For further information or to discuss your business' specific requirements, please contact CCIQ Legal Services by calling 1300 405 711 or email .