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Business Legal Services for Buying, Selling & Running a Business
Thinking of buying or selling a business in NSW? Need clarity on a commercial contract? I offer fast, fixed-fee, business-savvy legal advice for entrepreneurs, small business owners and commercial clients across Sydney and NSW. Whether you're setting up, scaling, or exiting, I make the legal side straightforward and stress-free.
What I Help With
Legal Advice for Business Structures, Transactions, Contracts and Day-to-Day Operations
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Buying or selling a business
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Drafting, reviewing and negotiating business contracts
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Managing legal risks in transactions
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Setting up legal foundations for start-ups
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Reviewing, negotiating and resolving issues with leases
Why
Why Business Legal Advice Matters
Running or buying a business comes with risk - some obvious, other buried in contracts, timelines or deal structure. Legal advice isn't just about compliance. It's about protecting your money, time and momentum.
A good business lawyer should:
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Spot risks early, not after the damage is done.
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Make contracts work for you and your goals.
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Help you
Whether you are a founder, buyer, seller or advisor - smart legal input helps you focus on your business, not distractions.
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Who
Who I Work With
Business Buyers
Making sure you're getting what you’re paying for — and helping to set the business up for continued performance.
Business Sellers
Helping you exit cleanly, reduce risk, and protect your position through the sale.
What I Do For Business Sellers
Legal Advice for NSW Business Sellers
Selling a business is more than just a transaction. It is about securing the right terms, minimising risk, and ensuring a smooth transition. With expertise in commercial law and real-world business experience, I provide clear, strategic advice that cuts through complexity.
If you are selling your business I can help:
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Draft and negotiate business sale contracts that reflect the deal and manage risk
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Handle disclosure, restraint, and liability terms with care
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Navigate lease transfers, employee entitlements, and staged handovers
What I Do For Business Buyers
Legal Support for NSW Business Buyers
Buying a business is a major investment, and the right legal advice can be the difference between a smart acquisition and an expensive mistake. I take a commercially minded approach, ensuring you understand exactly what you are buying, including contracts, liabilities, assets, and risks, so there are no surprises after settlement.
If you are buying a business I can help:
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Review and advise on business sale agreements
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Identify risks in leases, staffing arrangements, and supplier contracts
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Perform targeted due diligence to uncover liabilities and pressure points
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Consider structuring options that protect future operations
What I Do Business Structuring
Legal Support for Business Structuring
Setting up or changing the shape of your business? I can help you:
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Put in place shareholder and partnership agreements that reflect real-world arrangements
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Plan for future exits or internal changes
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Understand risk exposure when restructuring or bringing on others
What I Do Day-to-Day Business Needs
Legal Support for Day-to-Day Business Needs
I also support business owners with documents and advice that keep day-to-day operations running smoothly:
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Supplier, service, and independent contractor contracts
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Website terms, NDAs, and basic IP protection
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Contract reviews for new relationships or renewals
If you need a fixed fee commercial contract review, I’ll give you clear, practical advice before you sign — no surprises, no jargon.
How
How I Work
Plain English Advice
I cut through the legalese so you can make informed decisions.
Tailored
I ask the right questions, so your documents reflect your business and your goals.
Fast Turnaround
I move quickly when time-sensitive leases need attention.
Real World Experience
Advice that understands business, not just the law.
Lease Packages
Fixed Price Lease Packages at a Glance
Clear advice. Clear pricing. No surprises.
If your leasing matter fits one of these common scenarios, I offer fixed-fee packages so you know exactly what’s included — and what it’ll cost — from the start. Even better, there upfront payment required — just checkout and I will get in touch to get all the details and confirm the scope.
Why Choose Me
Why Choose Me Instead of one of the 38,625 Other Lawyers in NSW?
I bring deep experience across a wide range of business transactions — from small business transactions to complex, multimillion-dollar deals.
I work directly with every client, start to finish, offering clear, focused advice that’s shaped by how deals actually unfold in practice.
I don’t just spot legal risks — I help you weigh them commercially and choose a path forward that aligns with your business goals.
“Jackie gave me genuine and friendly service. Prompt, clear, and went above and beyond. Highly recommend!”
Jacinta L.
Business Purchase | Gym
"Fantastic communication and service drafting contract conditions. Clear, fast and spot on."
Paulitta Z.
Business Sale | Online Retail
"Incredible, went above and beyond and dominated for us against a bully."
Amber
Consumer Dispute | Digital Marketing
Recent Successes
In Practice: Recent Successes
Behind every lease is a story. These examples show how strategic advice — delivered quickly and clearly — can protect your position and lead to a better outcome.
Business Purchase - Make Good Obligations
A client buying an established business was being granted a new lease. The make-good clause required them to strip the premises back to bare bones — removing every fixture and fitting ever installed, not just those they were acquiring.
We negotiated this back to a fairer outcome: the client only needed to remove the items they were purchasing with the business — saving significant cost and stress down the track.
Struggling Tenant – Managed Exit Strategy
A client was struggling to sell her business, which wasn’t turning a profit, and was falling behind on rent. We negotiated an arrangement allowing her to pay rent in arrears while catching up, then surrender the lease and secure the release of a personal guarantee — with make-good obligations delayed until a new tenant was found. This kept open the possibility of minimising liability if the new tenant took on the fitout.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Yes. A lawyer ensures the contract reflects what was agreed, protects your risk, and helps you avoid unexpected costs down the track as well as ensuring business assets are transferred without liability.
Absolutely. I advise on business sale contracts, leases, employee transfers, and make-good obligations — and make sure you're across the detail before you sign.
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I’ll help you review where you stand, what’s enforceable, and whether any deposits or obligations apply.
Yes. I provide due diligence advice tailored to NSW business purchases. I’ll review documents, flag risks, and explain everything in plain English before you commit.
I review partnership agreements, service contracts, supply agreements, NDAs and other commercial documents for fixed fees. Just send me the agreement or contract and I'll send you a quote. You’ll get clear, practical legal advice.
Insights & Practical Advice
Adjacent Legal Blog
Clear, real-world insights on property, leasing, contracts, and business law that cut through complexity.
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