Business law advice

Our business lawyers are experienced in working with a wide range of companies, from significant national corporates to small family operations, SMEs, and start-ups since 2012. We are experts at advising businesses operating across all sectors – including tourism, agribusiness, transport, retail & hospitality, trades and retirement villages – and provide solutions tailored to your business’ unique needs.

Legal expertise across all business sectors

Running a business has never been more complicated, with ever-increasing liabilities for company directors and greater expectations of accountability to shareholders. We provide reliable, practical, and accurate legal advice so you can confidently base your most important decisions on sound guidance.

Business governance, formation and administration

Business structuring, corporate governance, directors’ duties, shareholder agreements, joint ventures, partnerships

Business succession and exit planning

Succession plans, employee share purchase schemes

Corporate transactions

Business sales, business purchases, mergers & acquisitions, franchising

Capital raising

Capital (debt or equity) raising for a business.

Commercial agreements

Distribution and agency agreements, Terms of Trade

Robust legal advice for confident business decisions

At Cavell Leitch, we do more than just advise on business law. Our team includes highly skilled corporate and commercial lawyers who are renowned for working alongside our clients in a partnership-style approach. We focus on identifying the most commercially sensible solutions to achieve the best outcomes for your business.