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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
September Edition includes:
• Notification Requirements For Suppliers Of Consumer Goods
• Liability Of Ship Owners For Maritime Accidents
September Edition includes:
• Unfair Dismissal High Income Threshold Increase
• Duties Of Directors In Managing The Financial Performance Of Their Company
• Can Directors Be Liable To Creditors?
In the case of ACE Insurance Ltd v Trifunovski (No 2) [2012] FCA 793, the Federal Court ordered compensation and imposed a penalty of $10,000 against a company which engaged 5 insurance sales representatives as independent contractors, when in fact they were held to be employees.
Before this case, the company received legal advice that the sales representatives were not employees and acted on this advice. However, since receiving the advice a High court case changed the law on this issue and therefore, invalidated the advice.
The case demonstrates that companies should seek legal advice before engaging an individual as an independent contractor and ensure that such arrangements are reviewed regularly.
