Cogent Legal

Business & Commercial

Cogent Legal combines experience, expertise and commercial understanding to assist our clients to reach commercial outcomes and achieve their business goals. 

We act for a wide range of clients from large corporations to family-operated business, real estate developers, manufacturing and import/export businesses. 

We bring a “common sense” approach to the law and attempt to find speedy and cost-effective resolutions to business and commercial issues as well as acting as a trusted advisor, providing business advice and working with clients to analyse opportunities. 

Cogent Legal can meet with you virtually using Zoom, Teams or WebEx, or in person at our Cheltenham and Docklands offices, where we will consider your matter carefully and provide you with the legal and ethically available options.

We aim to provide the best outcome for our clients whilst maintaining the COGENT approach of being ‘clear, logical and persuasive’ to support you and your concerns. Our experienced solicitors are friendly and down-to-earth, taking the time to thoroughly explain your matter in language you can clearly understand, guiding you every step of the way.  

Some services we provide:

• Company director and shareholder disputes;
• Partnership disputes;
• Business structuring;
• Intellectual property;
• Legal contract drafting;
• Legal mediation services;
• Bankruptcy;
• Employment law;
• Debt collection;
• Statutory demands;
• Conveyancing services, including;
  • Real estate conveyancing;
  • Business conveyancing.

Contact us today to take the COGENT approach

Mayek Legal

Mayek Legal, Barristers & Solicitors is a law firm based in the Melbourne suburb of Footscray. We provide a range of legal services in civil litigation, commercial litigation, administrative law, Migration law, amongst others. As a suburban firm situated in the heart of the melting pot of Australia’s multicultural community, we pride ourselves in having deep-rooted connections within the community. We deal with people with real problems. As a result, we attentively listen, respond, and provide solutions to real problems affecting people. 

We pride ourselves on providing comprehensive legal solutions for a wide range of legal matters. With our team of skilled solicitors, we are equipped to handle various areas of law.

Our experienced lawyers are committed to offering expert guidance and representation tailored to your unique needs. Whether you need assistance with navigating complex immigration law matters, seeking compensation for personal injuries, resolving commercial disputes or litigations, dealing with property transactions, resolving family law issues, or defending against criminal charges, we have the knowledge and experience to provide you with reliable legal advice and representation.

Contact Mayek Legal on:

Phone: (03) 9689 6232

Mobile: 0412163899

Email: [email protected]

Contact – Mayek Legal

Taurus Legal Management

Who We Are
Taurus Legal Management is a Melbourne-based commercial law firm delivering specialised legal services to protect and grow businesses. From Debt Recovery to Leasing, Employment to Insolvency, we recognise the broad spectrum of legal challenges confronting businesses and have the expertise to navigate them. We offer our clients tailored solutions that reflect their business’ unique objectives, market pressures, budgets and time frames. Whether our clients are facing a one-off litigation issue, or require ongoing legal management, our team will design a legal strategy that delivers outcomes on time and on budget. We are driven to achieve not only legal resolutions, but measurable commercial success for our clients.

Our Clients
Our personalised, flexible service model has attracted leading Australian businesses from a diverse range of industries.

Hailing from the Property, Finance, Professional Services and Technology industries, their businesses may differ greatly in nature, but they share a common need for their legal services to be customised, cost-effective and ultimately, results-driven. We share their passion and are committed to exceeding their needs.

Our History
Taurus Legal Management was founded by Alex Martin in January 2015 in response to the shortcomings in client service standards of larger commercial law firms. “Taurus” is Alex’s star sign and has long been associated with strength, prosperity and successful investment. Now it represents our focus on the commercial success of our clients. As our firm has grown, we have remained committed to the principles we were founded on – exceptional service and strong commercial results.

Contact – Taurus Legal Management

Sanicki Lawyers

Our commercial lawyers Melbourne and Brisbane offer practical legal advice so you can keep your focus where it should be – on your business!

We understand business.
As one of the most trusted commercial law firms Melbourne has to offer, we are experienced in all aspects of commercial law with a special focus on small and medium-sized businesses. With our extensive experience across a number of industries including hospitality, retail, the creative industries and professional services, we pride ourselves on providing our clients with unparalleled, cost-effective legal advice. When we meet with a client, we work closely with them to understand their goals and desired outcomes while keeping them informed along every step of the way. While our specialty lies in providing expert legal advice tailored to each unique situation, it is our thorough and professional client-focused approach that gives us our name as one of the most reliable commercial law firms Melbourne has seen.

Small business lawyers Melbourne relies on.
Our small business lawyers Melbourne have a special affinity for helping creative small businesses get up and going! We advise and assist clients in all matters concerning their business, including: sales and acquisitions, partnership agreements, investment and share option agreements, commercial leasing, branding and trademarks, employment law, liquor licensing, and dispute resolution.

We understand that each business is unique, and accordingly, should be treated as such. Whether you are seeking advice on a commercial lease or have questions regarding intellectual property, we are committed to finding cost-effective solutions to issues faced by our clients.

We have expertise and can advise on:

• Corporate structures including drafting and advice in relation to shareholder and unit holder agreements, partnership agreements and joint ventures;
• Business sales and acquisitions with a particular focus on: hospitality, the creative industries, retail and professional services;
  Contract review and negotiation including: supply and license agreements, contractor and employment agreements, confidentiality agreements, and franchising;
• Commercial leases including: drafting, review, advice and negotiation;
• Licensing including liquor licenses and planning permits;
• Trade mark registration and licencing of intellectual property; and
• Dispute resolution including: mediation, VCAT, Magistrates’ Court, County Court, and Supreme Court proceedings.

Contact – Sanicki Lawyers

SLB Legal – Business & Commercial Lawyers

SLB Legal is a Melbourne-based boutique business and commercial law firm supporting small and medium-sized businesses across Victoria and Australia with their business legal needs. The firm provides clear, practical legal advice and helps businesses to avoid legal headaches and manage risk through well-drafted and negotiated contracts.

SLB Legal works with a wide range of industries, including IT and technology providers, professional services, commercial and retail leasing property managers, commercial trades and not-for-profits. Services are offered with flexible engagement options via in-person or online meetings/calls and varying fee structures based on the requirements.

Key Services

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating business contracts
• Customised terms of trade or supply
• Sale and purchase of business transactions
• Commercial and retail leasing
• IT and Technology contracting, licensing and products
• Reseller and distribution arrangements
• Telco resale and supply
• Government contracting and tenders
• Subcontractor and consultancy agreements
• Privacy policies and website terms of use
• Shareholder agreements and company constitutions
• Partnerships and joint ventures
• Employment agreements
• Virtual and on-call in-house legal and general counsel support and over flow
• Advice on unfair contract terms and Australian Consumer Law compliance

Contact – SLB Legal

Kirby Lawyers & Advisers

The principal of Kirby Lawyers & Advisers, Andrew Kirby, was a commercial barrister at the Victorian Bar for over 25 years. Andrew is experienced and an expert in all aspects of preparing and running cases, including drafting court documentation and appearing in court.

Andrew has successfully conducted many commercial law cases for his clients,
especially in the areas of:

• shareholder, director and partnership disputes
• property, trust and estate matters
• the recovery of failed and fraudulent investments
• banking and financial services.

Andrew was recognised in the Best Lawyers Awards for 2025 in the areas of
Litigation and Insolvency and Reorganisation Law.

Kirby Lawyers & Advisers provides strategic legal advice and can draft legal
documentation which will assist its clients in avoiding disputes and put them in a
strong legal and commercial position. This includes shareholder and partnership
agreements and other commercial agreements as required for our clients.

At Kirby Lawyers & Advisers we are committed to providing clear and practical legal
advice. With our experience and expertise we can deliver high quality legal advice to
our clients without the expense of a large legal firm.

Contact – Kirby Lawyers & Advisers

EAS Legal

Running a business doesn’t mean running hearings. At EAS Legal we specialise in commercial and business law that works as hard as you do, protecting your enterprise and enabling opportunity. From start-ups to established entities, across trades, retail, property, and professional services, our team blends big-firm expertise with down-to-earth clarity and responsiveness.

Why businesses choose EAS Legal

• We handle everything from business structuring and shareholder agreements, to disputes, contracts, acquisitions and asset protection.
• Our advice isn’t just legally sound, it’s business-savvy. We focus on risk management, growth, compliance and getting you from point A to B, not just drafting the paperwork.
• You’ll be supported at every stage: setting up, scaling, securing, or exiting. We partner with your accountants, advisors and boards to provide seamless integration.
• You won’t get lost in a hierarchy. You’ll deal with your dedicated team, backed by a full-service firm infrastructure, so you don’t sacrifice quality for responsiveness.
• With hundreds of 5-star reviews across Australia, our reputation has been built on clear communication, strong outcomes and focused execution.

Our promise to you

We’ll deliver strategic commercial advice you can act on, fast. We’ll protect your interests at critical moments and help you capitalise on opportunities. You’ll be heard, understood and empowered.

Commercial law isn’t just about contracts and clauses, it’s the foundation for what you build next. With EAS Legal, you gain a partner that is committed to your business’s future, not just the legal moment.

Contact – EAS Legal

Eales & Mackenzie

Our commitment

At Eales & Mackenzie our business lawyers deal across a wide spectrum of transactions between individual and business entities involving us with the provision of professional services across Australian jurisdictions and internationally . We enjoy ongoing relationships with our corporate clients, allowing us to develop both short and long-term strategies to avoid potential risks and maintain commercial relationships into the future. As a leading firm in the area of business law, we are committed to providing our clients with commercially focused and industry specific advice for their business needs.

Our experience

Our business lawyers in Melbourne have extensive experience working with small and large businesses and advising start-ups and established corporate entities. We pride ourselves on providing expert advice in all areas of business law including:

• Business structures
• Franchising
• Business acquisitions
• Industrial relations
• Partnership and joint venture agreements
• Intellectual property issues
• Debt recovery
• Business succession
• Leasing and licensing
• Insolvency
• Business sale and purchase

We provide businesses of all sizes across a range of industries practical and cost-effective business law advice.

Business set up

If you are considering doing business in australia or restructuring a current business endeavour, early consultation with an expert business lawyer from Eales & Mackenzie can ensure you receive tailored and professional advice in relation to the structure of your new or existing business. There are a number of important factors to consider when starting a business such as choosing an appropriate business structure as a sole trader, a partnership, a company or a trust. Making these informed decisions early is critical for asset protection, management of legal liability and tax considerations that may affect your business later. Consultation with our business lawyers in Melbourne can ensure you choose the best structure for your unique circumstances.

Business acquisition

Acting without qualified legal assistance when starting a new venture or purchasing an existing business can be risky. At Eales & Mackenzie we believe in a client-centric approach, ensuring our advice has the best interests of our clients in mind and is the result of strategic and thorough research and an understanding of our clients’ unique circumstances. Our expert business lawyers will navigate you through the complex legal processes involved in business acquisitions, ensuring you understand any potential risks, debts or liabilities that may later affect your endeavours. Providing ongoing industry-specific advice from pre-contractual negotiations to the completion of the transaction, our clients are fully supported and advised throughout the process. Eales & Mackenzie’s business lawyers in Melbourne understand the intricacies of modern business practices and will provide you with current and specialized advice in relation to all areas of business law.

For further information we suggest you look at our legal tips under the headings of “Business Tips” and “Business Risks”.

Contact – Eales & Mackenzie

Danaher Moulton

With a decade of experience under our belts, our team has worked in a variety of different practices in a number of different areas of law
The common thread tying each of these together? A focus on getting you results, common sense and value-for-money.

In many cases, the outcomes aren’t always ideal. This is especially true if little effort is made to understand clients’ circumstances and needs, or if the likely outcome isn’t actionable or practical.

And when it comes to your company and personal affairs, that simply won’t do.

A law firm in Kew and Melbourne with a difference

New and fresh legal approach
We have a new and fresh approach to providing you with legal services. Our focus is on helping you. The result for you is peace of mind, so that you can focus on other more important matters in your life.

Maximise position, minimise risk
You want to maximise your present position and achieve your goals, while minimising the risk and any uncertainty to you, your business, your family and your interests. We can help you get there.

Built on understanding
Behind all of our advice and legal solutions is a thorough understanding of the law. We combine this with a full appreciation of your unique circumstances, as well as your end goal and how quickly you want a resolution.

We get it right the first time
It is our view that it is better to get things right from the outset rather than cut corners at the start and then incur substantial costs later to undo, alter or fix up. This means a faster resolution for you, at a lower overall cost.

Good value for money legal services
It can be hard to pay for a lawyer’s services. However, it’s a lot easier when you know for a fact that you’re getting quality service and a solution that you can actually put into practice. It’s why that’s our focus here at Danaher Moulton!

Lawyers specialising in commercial and private matters
Our lawyers in Kew and Melbourne work closely with other professional service providers to offer you comprehensive solutions for your company and private legal issues

While your issues might be legal in nature, that doesn’t mean the solution is always strictly a legal one.

Our team is committed to providing you with effective, lasting solutions. Oftentimes, legal actions are only one part of the solution – in many cases, you might need to bring on board other professionals.

Contact – Danaher Moulton