As a solution-focused law firm, Peterson Haines collaborates with clients to understand their business and objectives. We use our legal expertise and knowledge to formulate a dynamic legal strategy.

Offering a range of legal services, our team uses its expertise to assist with contracts, shareholder agreements, employee share schemes, bespoke agreements, legal governance structures and more. Our holistic approach to client management gives our clients the tools to manage their business with certainty.

Our team is highly knowledgeable in compliance and regulation, enabling us to address regulatory risk and compliance. This knowledge combined with our litigation expertise enables us to provide a competitive edge for our clients.

Contracts

We tailor contracts to meet client needs, which is vital to minimize the risk of disputes or litigation in the future.

Business structures

The structure and framework of a business is critical to its success and legitimacy, regardless of size. We offer legal advice that addresses business growth and changing commercial and legal landscapes.

Shareholder agreements

A comprehensive shareholder agreement is a foundational document underpinning the rights and obligations of any shareholder.

Market practices and consumer law

Australian consumers have a range of legal protections that businesses need to be aware of. We advise on market practices to ensure our clients’ businesses are compliant to protect their customers and themselves. .

Setting up for success with a business health check

Peterson Haines provides insight into potential areas of concern.

We have a strong focus on providing clear and comprehensible recommendations.

As part of each business health check, we examine and offer advice on matters such as:

• Shareholder agreements
• Employee and supplier contracts
• Policies and procedures

Our clients benefit from our decades of legal expertise, experience and commitment to providing commercially driven solutions.

Corporate governance

A business must be compliant and up to date with corporate governance responsibilities in accordance with local and international law (where applicable). Peterson Haines delivers commercially astute legal advice to ensure corporate governance obligations are met.