
Commercial Law
Practical Legal Solutions for Business
At Tonkin Drysdale Partners, we understand the challenges businesses face in an ever-changing legal and commercial landscape.
With decades of experience and a client-focused approach, our team of commercial lawyers are dedicated to delivering practical, results-driven solutions tailored to your business needs.
Our commercial lawyers have extensive knowledge of commercial enterprise and regulatory compliance. Our expertise is grounded in decades of advising small family businesses, medium-sized enterprises and large corporations.
Our commercial lawyers focus on understanding your business and operating environment to deliver prompt, practical, commercial solutions.
Meet Our Commercial Law Experts
Commercial Law Services
Our commercial law team offers a comprehensive range of services, including:
- Sale and purchase of a business
- Sale and purchase of commercial and industrial property
- Commercial leasing
- Contract preparation and negotiation
- Partnership agreements
- Joint ventures
- Shareholder agreements
- Setting up a company or trust
- Franchising
- Intellectual Property
- Superannuation
- Corporate Governance
- Taxation
- Debt recovery and credit control
- Dispute Resolution
Commercial Sales & Purchase
Buying or selling a business or commercial property is a significant decision that requires expert legal guidance. At Tonkin Drysdale Partners, we provide tailored advice for the sale and purchase of businesses, as well as commercial and industrial properties, ensuring smooth transactions and protecting your interests at every step.
Commercial Leasing
Navigating commercial leasing requires a clear understanding of rights and obligations. At Tonkin Drysdale Partners, we assist landlords and tenants with drafting, negotiating, and reviewing commercial lease agreements to ensure fair terms and long-term security.
Business Structuring & Strategy
Laying a strong foundation for your business with expert advice on company formations, partnerships, and trusts. We ensure your business structure supports growth and minimises risk.
Taxation
Tax compliance and strategy are critical to the success of any business. At Tonkin Drysdale Partners, we provide expert advice on business taxation, structuring and obligations, helping you navigate complex tax laws while minimising risks and maximising opportunities.
Contract Drafting & Negotiation
Secure your interests with professionally drafted and meticulously negotiated contracts, including service agreements, leases and joint ventures.
Commercial Dispute Resolution
Secure your interests with professionally drafted and meticulously negotiated contracts, including service agreements, leases and joint ventures.
Contract Drafting & Mergers & Acquisitions
Navigate complex transactions with confidence. Our team provides end-to-end support, ensuring a seamless process for acquisitions, sales and mergers.
Corporate Governance & Compliance
Stay compliant with Australian corporate laws and regulations. We offer advice on governance frameworks, director duties and shareholder agreements.
Why Choose Tonkin Drysdale Partners?
Our Central Coast Lawyers Are Here to Help.
Experienced Legal Team
With over six decades of expertise, our law specialists understand the complexities of legal disputes and challenges to provide tailored solutions to each client.
Compassionate Approach
We prioritise your emotional wellbeing while delivering strong legal representation to individuals, families and business.
Local Expertise
Serving the Central Coast, Newcastle and Sydney communities we have an in-depth understanding of local, state and Commonwealth legal processes.
Focused on Resolution
From mediation to litigation, we are committed to achieving the best possible outcome for your case or matter, no matter how simple or complex.
Experienced Legal Team
With over six decades of expertise, our law specialists understand the complexities of legal disputes and challenges to provide tailored solutions to each client.
Compassionate Approach
We prioritise your emotional wellbeing while delivering strong legal representation to individuals, families and business.
Local Expertise
Serving the Central Coast, Newcastle and Sydney communities we have an in-depth understanding of local and state law processes.
Focused on Resolution
From mediation to litigation, we are committed to achieving the best possible outcome for your case or matter, no matter how simple or complex.
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