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Purchases and sales of businesses
We are experienced in acting for buyers and sellers of a variety of business types, including clubs, licensed premises and retail shops.

Contract disputes
Our focus is on resolving disputes in a timely manner by achieving the desired outcome without compromising the interests of our clients.

Leases
Your commercial leases, including retail shop leases, can be prepared by our firm to protect your interests.  This is done by ensuring that the lease provides for all the usual commercial practises of landlords and tenants, as well as any terms required for a specialised situation.  We can also provide dispute resolution services in relation to retail shop tenancy disputes, landlord and tenant disputes and rental recovery actions.

Partnerships
If you are contemplating entering a partnership, seek the advice of our firm first in relation to the structure of the partnership and the partnership agreement.  We also handle partnership dissolutions and disputes.

Debt Recovery
We provide successful debt recovery services to body corporate managers, small businesses and landlords in all courts: Magistrates, District, Supreme and Federal. Bankruptcy and corporate insolvency services are also provided when needed to recover our clients' debts.

Commercial Litigation
We handle a variety of civil matters and advise as to the best method of resolution, whether it be alternative dispute resolution such as mediation, an application to a tribunal or a court trial.  We advise clients on how to use the litigation process to achieve an outcome at a commercially realistic cost. We act for clients who are litigating in all court jurisdictions.

Body Corporate Management and Letting Rights
This is a well established practice area of our firm. Take advantage of our free initial consultation if you are contemplating the sale or purchase of a management and letting rights business so that we can advise you about the drafting of the contracts and the conveyancing process.  We can also assist property developers in the formation of a body corporate for a new development.

All other legal services also available including motor vehicle damage, conveyancing, property, wills & estates, powers of attorney
The litigation area of our firm handles all manner of court actions, including motor vehicle damage, and workers' compensation. We also act for clients in the administration of deceased estates and the preparation of wills, powers of attorneys and family trusts.  Richard Ebbott & Co has many years of experience in property law and can knowledgeably and confidently act for clients who are buying, selling or developing property.


For more information call us on (07) 3236 3666, or contact us online.