Commercial
Nicholsons has a significant and experienced team of Commercial lawyers including:
Partners - Stephen Gray, Matthew Weaver, Stephen Robertson and Paul Morris
Consultant - Michael Hayne
Senior Associate - Tom Gray
Our Commercial team provides a range of commercial and business law services, customised to the needs of our clients. We combine years of experience with clear thinking to assist our clients with:
Acquisitions and divestments
We have recent experience in substantial commercial transactions. We are experienced in acquisitions and divestments in a variety of industries, including technology, retail, wholesale, agricultural, professional services, chemical, manufacturing, training and education, health, fitness, recreation, tourism, and others.Commercial agreements
We have hands-on practical experience in assisting clients with supply agreements, confidentiality issues, trade terms, policies, intellectual property agreements, financial arrangements and all other types of commercial agreements.Franchising
We act for franchisors and for franchisees. We assist franchisors with the establishment of franchise systems from scratch, with expansion of existing franchise systems, and with dispute and complaint resolution. We assist franchisees with advice, negotiation and dispute resolution.Trade Practices
Nicholsons’ team is able to advise on all aspects of trades practices law, including Part IV matters relating to restrictive trade practices (exclusive dealing, monopoly power, resale price maintenance, restrictive contracts, etc) and all aspects of Part V consumer protection provisions (including false and misleading conduct, trade misrepresentations, unconscionable conduct, manufacturers’ warranties and liabilities, etc). The Commercial team works together with the Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team on Trade Practices issues, where appropriate, to deal with the different aspects of Trade Practices law which arise.Intellectual property
Intellectual Property can be one of your most valuable assets. Nicholsons can assist you with advice on the commercial aspects of IP, such as the registration and protection of your IP.Commercial team members also have experience in documenting arrangements for the commercialisation and exploitation of your Intellectual Property. We combine the commercial aspects of IP with the skills and experience of our Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team, in relation to IP disputes, when necessary to serve clients’ needs.
Employment
Members of our Commercial team act for employers and employees in relation to negotiation and documentation of executive employment arrangements, including advice on confidentiality and restraint issues. Our Commercial team offers clients responsive and customised service, with a focus on achieving practical commercial solutions.Visit Client Resources page