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Debt recovery is a necessary part of running a business, however it shouldn’t be a part of the business that costs you money.If you have terms and conditions properly in place, every step of what we do should be for fees that are recoverable from your clients and debtors. Primarily, the best way to ensure you get paid is to have strict credit...

Litigation refers to the proceedings initiated between two opposing parties in order to defend a legal right. It is usually settled through agreement between the two parties, but in other cases, the issue may also be decided by a jury or a court judge. Advice For any legal issues, it is recommended that an experienced solicitor advices you. Here...

Insolvency law plays an integral part in the financial and legal landscape. Our accomplished solicitors can help you navigate legal rules and regulations for an orderly and fair procedure to handle insolvent affairs. Liquidation For liquidation, business assets are sold to pay bills and the remaining assets are divided amongst shareholders,...

Property law governs various forms of ownership and tenancy in real property and in personal property. It specifies, amongst others, the requirements which must be met before real estate can be sold, leased or otherwise dealt with, as well as the responsibilities and liabilities imposed on people who own land. Conveyancing Conveyancing refers to...

In restructuring, the legal, ownership, financial and other such structures within the company are reorganised with the goal of making it more profitable or better organised for its current needs. It is also a corporate management action in which the structure of the company is significantly modified for the purpose of eliminating financial...

Family law focuses on issues involving family relationships, such as divorce, child custody and adoption, amongst others. Our lawyers at Mercantile Legal will provide you with empathetic and personal service to resolve your family law issues. Family Provisions Family provision claim is an application to the Court seeking adequate provision from a...

Contract law governs all regulations directed towards enforcing certain agreements and promises. Contract law is primarily governed by the common law, though statutes are increasingly supplementing the common law of contract, including consumer protection. Preparation Preparing contracts is a meticulous business, and seeking professional legal...

The Corporations Act is the principal legislation that governs and regulates companies in Australia in matters including, but not limited to, formation, operation, duties of officers and takeovers. Set Up Find out the basics of establishing a corporation and create a set of legal documents required by law for your company to be operational....

Will and estate planning refers to how your property is managed and distributed upon your death. Proper will and estate planning can spare your loved ones heartache when the time comes, as well as help ensure that your assets are distributed in a controlled and responsible way. Wills Wills are legal documents in which a person expresses their...

Intellectual property and other such intangible assets are governed by the Australian Intellectual Property Laws, which are drafted to encourage innovation and protect business that develop original IP so that they can have a competitive advantage. Copyright Copyright laws protect businesses which invest their time and resources in the creation...

Corporations The Corporations Act is the principal legislation that governs and regulates companies in Australia in matters including, but not limited to, formation, operation, duties of officers and takeovers. Find out the basics of establishing a corporation and create a set of legal documents required by law for your company to be operational....