Initial commercial consultation
A focused first meeting to clarify your commercial issue and recommended next steps.
440 + GST
- Private consultation
- Issue scoping
- Practical next-step advice
Practice Area
Commercial & Corporate Law
Structures, contracts and commercial deals for startups, owner-managed businesses and investors.
Confidential conversation. No obligation to proceed.
Overview
How we help with commercial & corporate.
We advise early-stage companies, startups, entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses and investors on the structures, contracts and transactions that keep commercial life moving. From establishing a venture in Australia to buying or selling a business, the focus remains practical outcomes and clear risk allocation.
Common Matters
Matters we regularly assist with.
The work we regularly handle in this practice area. If your situation looks different, still reach out — we will confirm fit early.
- Business establishment and structure advice
- Partnership, joint venture and shareholder agreements
- Commercial contracts and supply arrangements
- Buying and selling businesses
- Employment contracts and confidentiality agreements
- Lease agreements for commercial premises
- Corporate governance and compliance
- Mergers, acquisitions and corporate sales
Services & Fees
Packages and pathways for this practice area.
Where the firm publishes fixed fees, we show them clearly — including GST and disbursements. Other work is scoped after consultation.
Featured Retail shop lease agreement
Preparation of a retail shop lease for landlords, aligned to published fixed fees.
1,800 + GST
- Lease drafting
- Key commercial terms review
- Execution-ready documents
Tenant lease or sublease review
Review of a retail shop lease or sublease before you commit.
900 + GST
- Document review
- Risk summary
- Negotiation points
Process
How we typically progress a matter.
Every engagement is shaped by your circumstances — this is the rhythm we bring to most work in this area.
- 01
Understand the commercial goal
We clarify what success looks like for your business before drafting or negotiating.
- 02
Choose the right structure
Sole trader, partnership, company or other options are explained with practical implications.
- 03
Document and negotiate
Agreements are prepared or reviewed with clear recommendations and next steps.
- 04
Close with clarity
Execution and follow-through are organised so the arrangement can settle cleanly.
Why Mulbridge
A measured way of working, built around the outcome you need.
Every accepted matter receives careful preparation, plain-spoken guidance, and a practical plan you can act on.
Personal attention
Dedicated professionals who stay close to the matter and the people behind it.
Clear communication
Advice you can understand and use — empowering you to make informed decisions.
Practical judgement
Options, risks and next steps framed with commercial and personal realities in mind.
Australia-wide
We advise clients across Australia. Our offices remain in Footscray and Cairnlea.
FAQ
Common questions about this practice area.
Start the conversation
Discuss your commercial & corporate matter.
Book a consultation and we will confirm the right next step for your circumstances.