Commercial Transactions

MLB Lawyers & Associates

Sunday, 16 December 2012 01:02

Employment & I.R

COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL COVERAGE

 

Employment & Industrial Relations

 

MLB act in employment and industrial law matters for both employers and employees, providing advice to clients in relation to:

     • Counseling on labour and employment issues

     • Drafting of HR handbooks and policies

     • Management of reductions in force

     • Drafting, review, negotiation of executive compensation

       agreements

 

     • Design and administration of ethics and harassment training

       programs

 

     • Employment Agreements

     • Independent Contractor and Consultancy Agreements

     • Employment and Industrial relations disputes, including unfair and

       unlawful dismissal claims

 

     • Restructuring and redundancies

     • Occupational Health & Safety and Work Cover issues

     • Confidentiality and restraints of trade

Sunday, 16 December 2012 00:58

Corporate Structures

COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL COVERAGE

 

Corporate Structures

 

MLB provides advice on different business structures and documents parties' rights and obligations in a manner that is commercially astute but also legally enforceable. Our expertise in this area, include:

    • Shareholders' Agreements

    • Joint Venture Agreements

    • Partnership Deeds

    • Unit Trust Deeds

    • Buy/Sell Agreements

    • Partnership and Shareholder disputes

    • Business succession planning

    • Incorporation of companies

    • Registration of business names

    • Restructuring of existing businesses

Sunday, 16 December 2012 00:54

Corporate Governance

COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL COVERAGE

 

Corporate Governance

 

MLB is proficient in all aspects of corporate governance including:

    • Incorporation of companies

    • Advice to corporations on ASIC and Corporations Act requirements

    • Advice on duties of directors and shareholders

    • Appointment and resignation of directors

    • Allotment of shares

    • Corporations Act regulation

Sunday, 16 December 2012 00:43

Consumer Law

COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL COVERAGE

 

Consumer Law

 

MLB has extensive experience in trade practices, including:

     • Drafting and review of privacy policies

     • Drafting and review of rules/terms for promotions (contents,

       promotions, etc)

 

     • Trade Practices legislation

     • Competition law

     • Product liability and recalls

     • Misuse of market power

     • Review of marketing collateral (inc Advertising content)

     • Trade Practices dispute resolution and litigation

Sunday, 16 December 2012 00:26

Commercial Transactions

COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL COVERAGE

 

Commercial Transactions

 

MLB has strong expertise in advising, drafting and negotiating a wide range of business/commercial contracts including:

     • Business Sale Agreements

     • Terms and Conditions of Trade (inc. Vendor, Services &

       Procurement Agreements)

 

     • Customer Credit Applications

     • Shareholder Agreements

     • Partnership Agreements

     • Joint Venture Agreements

     • Distribution Agreements

     • Agency/Consultancy Agreements

     • Trade Agreements

     • Confidentiality Agreements

     • Loan Agreements

     • Business Succession Agreements

     • Lease Agreements

Saturday, 15 December 2012 22:00

Commercial Real Estate

COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL COVERAGE

 

Commercial Real Estate

 

At MLB we advise on all property, infrastructure and environment related matters, including:

    • Commercial and retail leases

    • Commercial property sales and acquisitions

    • Land subdivisions and property development

    • Off the plan sales

    • Option agreements

    • Building and construction contracts

    • Body corporate advice

    • Property joint ventures and development agreements

    • Mortgage contracts and mortgage guarantees

    • Debenture charges

    • Property and leasing disputes and litigation

Saturday, 15 December 2012 21:45

Services

REFRESHINGLY FLEXIBLE LEGAL SOLUTIONS

You don't need a high-priced law firm to enjoy premier legal services. MLB solicitors ramp up quickly, understand risk-reward, and cost far less than traditional firms.

Our solicitors are available for any type of project, including:

     • Backfills for senior solicitors on leave

     • Handling overflow work

     • Support during peak periods (e.g. quarter-end crunch)

     • Outsourced general counsel services for emerging growth clients

     • Projects requiring specialized skills:

         - Complex/strategic deals

         - M&A or internal diligence requiring subject matter expertise

         - Post M&A integration

         - Reductions / Restructure in force

Friday, 23 November 2012 16:26

Experience You Can Trust

EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUST

 

Our Mission:  Get Deals Done

 

We provide cost-effective legal solutions to drive revenue and growth opportunities while minimising risk. Our innovative model gives you the flexibility to bring in senior-level solicitors who integrate with your team and ramp up quickly for any type of project — at a fraction of what traditional law firms charge.

 

Our Method:  Tailored Legal Advice

 

MLB provides the highest quality corporate counsel services tailored to your company's unique needs. Our solicitors can work on-site or remotely and are available for any type of project that requires highly skilled, embedded solicitors who know the in-house ropes. You'll be refreshed by our can-do approach.

 

Our Model:  Specialised Expertise

 

For our business clients, we offer only top solicitors with in-house legal experience as we believe it is crucial for solicitors to have the ability to understand the commercial implications when advising clients. MLB selects only the very best, accepting fewer than 10% of applicants — but we skip the attitude that often accompanies "high-end" law firms.

Friday, 01 June 2012 12:00

Newsletter Jun-12

June Edition includes:


    • What Google Adwords breach the Competition and Consumer Act 2010?
 
    • One Direction Case emphasises The Importance Of Trademark Registration

    • The Liability Of Directors In Workplace Injury Cases

Monday, 03 September 2012 12:00

AFIF Newsletter Sep-12

September Edition includes:


    • Notification Requirements For Suppliers Of Consumer Goods

    • Liability Of Ship Owners For Maritime Accidents

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CONTACT DETAILS

 

Telephone: 1300 688 421

 

 

Main office: Level 3, 2 Brandon Park Drive, Wheelers Hill 3150, Victoria

                     

 

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