Business & Commercial Law

Straightforward legal support for growing businesses.

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Legal clarity for every stage of your business.

Whether you're starting a new venture, growing an existing business, or managing day-to-day operations, sound legal advice is essential. At Opperman Lawyers, we simplify the complex, helping you make confident decisions with contracts, structures, leasing, franchising, and more.

How we can help:

  • Buying or Selling a Business

    We guide you through the entire transaction, from due diligence and contract negotiation to sale documents and post-settlement support, so that you can focus on the bigger picture.

  • Contracts & Agreements

    From custom drafting to contract reviews, we help you understand your obligations and protect your interests in every deal.

  • Business Structures & Advice

    We advise on sole traders, partnerships, companies, and trusts, ensuring your business is structured to suit your goals and manage risk.

  • Leasing & Commercial Property

    Whether you're a landlord or tenant, we help negotiate, review, and finalise retail, commercial, and industrial leases.

  • Franchising

    For both franchisors and franchisees, we provide clear advice on franchise agreements, disclosure compliance, renewals, terminations, and lease arrangements.

  • IP & Asset Protection

    We help protect what matters: your brand, content, and business assets, through practical, proactive legal tools.

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Practical. Personable. Business-minded.

At Opperman Lawyers, we understand the pressures of running a business. That’s why we take a practical approach, deliver fast turnaround, and stay focused on your commercial outcomes.

Need business legal support?

Let’s work together to protect and grow your business.

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