Doing business is all about dealing with people. Some will be in a weaker position, and some will have the advantage. That is why it is important to protect your legal interests before you close the deal.

As lawyers who help small businesses with their legal issues, we are constantly witnessing the fallout when deals are struck from a position of vulnerability . So why not protect your legal interests in advance?

Recent Case Studies :

1 Several retail shop owners did nothing for over a year about a redevelopment proposal planned by the shopping centre owner which was likely to have an adverse effect on retail sales in the shopping centre . The shop owners were left powerless after town planning approval .

2. A small start-up whose directors made a major acquisition of defecftive mechanical plant and equipment from an interstate supplier without first seeking legal advice or even arranging for a qualified expert to inspect the equipment and report on its condition prior to the purchase left the company with faulty goods and no remedy .

In both cases the rights of the vulnerable party were substantially impaired because they had taken no pre-emptive measures to protect their commercial interests.

Let us advise you on how to secure your rights and strengthen your legal position before you do business. Remember : in business, Respect but Suspect!

Related Havilah Legal service(s): Property Law, Commercial Litigation, Building & Construction Law