All businesses and enterprises enter into various contracts and agreements in the course of their day-to-day operations.

TLFC have the breadth and depth of knowledge and experience to assist clients from a diverse range of industry specialisations in reviewing and drafting commercial contracts and agreements.

Commercial contracts are the cornerstone of business.

Over the last 50 years, we have drafted an extensive range of standard and non-standard commercial contracts and agreements. TLFC’s commercial team have impeccable drafting skills and an acute attention to detail. The team are able to tackle any arrangement or agreement no matter how complex or unusual.

We provide responsive advice in relation to reviewing contracts. This helps you better understand your rights, liabilities and obligations. TLFC lawyers can provide advice on unfair terms that could render your contract unenforceable, or work out how best to negotiate more favourable terms.

TLFC Law will always endeavour to minimise risk and maximise success for our clients.

Our commercial team are committed to assisting our clients in getting the deal done. Our firm can assist with:

 

If you would like more information about our services or you have a question for one of our expert team, feel free to call us or contact one of our lawyers directly.

Our Experts

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PrincipalBEc, LLB, LLM

Michael Fetter

Michael Fetter has been recognised on the Best Lawyers List for 2020 – 2023 in the category of Commercial Law...
PrincipalAccredited Property Law Specialist

Jonathan Tisher

Jonathan Tisher has been recognised on the Best Lawyers List for 6 years (2018- 2023) in the category of Real Property...
PrincipalBEc, LLB

Ron Cohen

Ron’s clients include large corporations and individuals that rely on him for all aspects of their legal...
PrincipalLLB (Hons), PgDip

Rob Oxley

Rob Oxley’s clients include large corporations and family operated businesses The success Rob has experienced...
PrincipalB Com (Hons) LLB (Hons)

Michael Levy

He advises on a range of transactions, including sales and purchases of companies and businesses, shareholder and joint...
PrincipalLLB, BA

Amy La Verde

Amy La Verde has worked with a variety of clients, including employers and employees, on a wide range of employment...
Senior ConsultantLLB

Alan Goldstone OAM

Alan Goldstone practises predominantly in the commercial world and is a specialist in business sales and acquisitions,...
Special CounselBJuris, LLB

Felicity Simpson

With over 19 years experience, Felicity Simpson has acted for a wide variety of clients, including many start ups and...
Special CounselBA, LLB

Jeremy Quah

Jeremy has extensive experience in advising small and medium size enterprises on general commercial matters including...
Senior AssociateBA, LLB

Julia Thermos

Julia Thermos’ work includes residential and commercial acquisitions, disposals, property development,...
Senior AssociateAccredited Property Law Specialist

Nafsika Starvaggi

Nafsika confidently advises clients, investors and developers on all aspects of property transactions throughout their...
Senior AssociateLLB, BA

Angela Kordos

Angela spent the first decade of her legal career in the property law space, acting for commercial clients in the...
Senior AssociateLLB, BA (Hons)

Natalie Chani

Natalie regularly advises small, medium and larger entitles in the sale and purchases of businesses, advises on and...
Senior AssociateBA, LLB

Anne Paciocco

She advises her loyal clients on residential and commercial property transactions, due diligences, negotiating property...
Senior AssociateLLB, B.As

Stefan Chelper

Stefan Chelper has appeared on behalf of clients in numerous courts and tribunals, including: Federal Court of...
AssociateLLB (Hons)

Sarah Gilcrist

In 2021, Sarah undertook further study with the College of Law, completing a Master of Laws (Applied Laws) majoring...

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