Business Law

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Taking care of your business.

We understand that a change in your business can have a huge impact on the rest of your life. That’s why it’s a smart move to engage a team of lawyers, like McKelvey Miller Smith, who understand the complexities of running a business and the requirements of the law. 


You’ve invested so much time, energy and money into your business - it’s important to safeguard it with commercial lawyers who know your business as well as you do. 


Our commercial lawyers take the time to develop a strong understanding of your business and combine it with their expertise in commercial law to help you manage any change in your business. 


From start-ups to large corporations, we’ll help you take care of the legalities.

Our Business Law services:

Our commercial law expertise extends to leases, business sales and purchases, and commercial property transactions. Together we’ll get your business legal matter sorted.

Commercial + retail shop leases

We’ll help you manage each step in your commercial or retail shop lease transaction including drafting the lease document and negotiating the lease terms on your behalf. 

Business sales + purchases

Buying a new business or selling an existing business?

Let our team handle it for you.

Commercial property purchases + sales

Let our commercial conveyancing team handle the entire property transaction process for you from A - Z.

Loan agreements + guarantor advice

We provide legal advice and guidance to both borrowers and lenders ensuring that you know what your rights and responsibilities are before you sign a guarantor or loan agreement. 

“

Sarah assisted me with a difficult business transaction. I would recommend McKelvey Miller Smith to anyone looking for straightforward and practical legal advice.

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Common business law questions

  • I am selling my business. Do I need a lawyer?

    Selling a business is a complex and time-consuming process. While some people choose to represent themselves, we recommend engaging an experienced commercial lawyer. Commercial lawyers have the legal training and skills to help you manage the sale of your business. Getting advice from a commercial lawyer before you sell your business can also help protect you from potential legal risks and consequences. It also saves you time, reduces stress and helps you avoid costly mistakes.

    For more information about selling your business and the initial steps you should take in the sale process, please visit the Business Queensland website.

  • I am buying a business. Do I need a lawyer?

    Buying a business is a complex and time-consuming process. While some people choose to represent themselves, we recommend engaging an experienced commercial lawyer. Commercial lawyers have the legal training and skills to help you manage the buying process. Getting advice from a commercial lawyer before you sell your business can also help protect you from potential legal risks and consequences. It also saves you time, reduces stress and helps you avoid costly mistakes.

    For more information about buying your business and the initial steps you should take in the buying process, please visit the Business Queensland website.


  • What if I only want some initial legal assistance?

    Sometimes you don’t need a lawyer to assist you with the entire legal process and you may only want to engage one for a particular part. We offer 1-hour initial legal consultations to people who are looking for practical and useful legal guidance generally or specific advice concerning a part of their legal matter. 

  • Do you offer online video consultations?

    Yes, we do. Our lawyers can provide legal advice and consultations by phone, zoom (video) and in-person meetings.

  • Can I make an after-hours appointment?

    We understand life is busy and it’s not always possible to attend an appointment during our standard business hours (9.00 am – 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday). If weekdays are too chaotic for you, we now offer Saturday appointments between 9.00am – 12.00pm.  If you need an after-hours weekday appointment, please let our office know and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.

Our pricing

Do you want high-quality business law services that you can rely on?
Then choose McKelvey Miller Smith.


From our 5-star Google review rating, strong client retention rate and fixed-fee and transparent pricing, we know we provide a superior business law service compared to other firms.


When you work with us, you’ll receive exceptional customer service, your phone calls and emails will be returned quickly and efficiently. We work hard for our clients to remove as much stress as possible from the conveyancing process and to ensure that we’re available when you need us.


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