Protecting what matters.

Protecting
what matters.

From set-up to sale, ensure your business' legal interests are protected. 

Disputes happen and when they do, Macmillan is here to guide you through the process. 

Macmillan knows how to make the insolvency process simple, taking you through step-by-step.

From set-up to sale, ensure your business' legal interests are protected. 

Disputes happen and when they do, Macmillan is here to guide you through the process. 

Macmillan knows how to make the insolvency process simple, taking you through step-by-step.

We go above and beyond for our clients.

Lawyers for individuals, entrepreneurs and businesses

Together with you.

01

Lawyers for your business

Across Australia, we recognise small businesses face a variety of struggles on a daily basis. Those that succeed are the businesses that have clear, customised legal advice. Macmillan is experienced in helping small businesses Australia-wide with specialist advice and guidance.   

02

Helping you find certainty

You might feel a lot of pressure and uncertainty from having received a bankruptcy notice or other legal document. When dealing with financial hardship or commercial disputes you need a legal team who talks you through every step of the process to provide you with certainty and clarity to lead you through the situation.

03

Taking time to listen

Work with a legal team that breaks down the traditional barriers between a lawyer and client by fostering a harmonious relationship based on trust and respect for your situation. Have the confidence your lawyer will be available for you when you need whether by phone call, email, or meeting.

Your Business Journey With Macmillan Lawyers
Your Business Journey With Macmillan Lawyers
Idea Stage Starting Up Protecting Setting Up Employing Growing/Scaling Disputes Experiencing Tough Times Selling

Your Business Journey with Macmillan.

Explore how we can help you at every stage in your business.

  • Idea / Concept Testing

    Idea / Concept Testing

    1. We work alongside you to understand your business’ idea and concept and can connect you with a business plan writer so that your plan can be brought to life
    2. We will provide advice on any hurdles that the business’ may face from a legal stand point
    3. Connect you with an accountant, finance brokers, insurance brokers and other advisors to help bring your idea to life
  • Starting Up

    Starting Up

    1. We identify the best structure for your business and establish that structure (whether it is a partnership, joint venture or company) preparing all of the documents required.
    2. We can assist you in registering the business name and can connect you with digital marketing agencies to assist you in creating your branding, website and other associated IP.
    3. If there is any software that your business may require, we can review, advice and negotiate the terms of those software licences.
    4. If you are taking on finance to start the business, we can review, advise and negotiate the terms of those financial agreements.
  • Protecting

    Protecting

    1. We can protect your intellectual property by registering trademarks over your name and logo.
    2. We can prepare your website's terms and conditions and privacy policy.
    3. If your business involves dealing with confidential information we can prepare Non-Disclosure Agreements and Deeds of Confidentiality governing how others may use that confidential information.
  • Setting Up

    Setting Up

    1. If your business will be using a premises to conduct its business, we can assist in the negotiation and execution of your lease.
    2. If your business will be leasing or purchasing assets to conduct its business, we can assist in the negotiation and execution of those documents.
    3. We can prepare your business’ terms and conditions and client service agreements.
  • Employing

    Employing

    1. Whether you are employing staff or engaging contractors to perform work on your behalf, we can prepare your employment agreements and contractor agreements.
    2. Preparing any internal codes of conduct.
    3. Connecting you with recruitment agencies to assist in getting your first hire or if you are looking to grow your team.
  • Growing / Scaling

    Growing / Scaling

    If you are looking into:

    1. Franchising;
    2. Licencing;
    3. Employee Share Ownership Plans;
    4. Capital Raising;
    5. Distribution or Reseller Agreements; or
    6. Purchasing another business .

    We can help.

  • Disputes

    Disputes

    If your business is experiencing any disputes, from:

    1. Contractual disputes with suppliers, landlords or others;
    2. Customers;
    3. Shareholders or Partnership disagreements;
    4. Breaches of IP or confidentiality; or
    5. Employee claims or breaches of restraints.

    Our team are experience in dispute resolution, debt recovery and litigation and able to help you navigate these times.

  • Experiencing Tough Times

    Experiencing Tough Times

    If:

    1. Clients aren’t paying on time;
    2. Cashflow is slowing;
    3. ATO debts are increasing;
    4. There is some other form of financial pressure on your business.

    Our team can help you recover what you are owed, assess your business’ solvency and provide advice on a way forwards.

  • Selling

    Selling

    Whether you are looking to:

    1. offload any assets
    2. sell your shares;
    3. merge or be acquired; or
    4. sell your business.

    We can help.

Explore the knowledge base.

Contact us today.

We are here to help.

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71 Eagle Street,
Brisbane QLD 4000
 

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