Being good at what you do is important in business, as important as making sure you are supported by professional advisors (accountant and lawyer) suited to your business needs. Which is why – when it comes to finding the right lawyer for your business – it’s always best to do your research and really figure out the kind of services and expertise you’ll require.
Here at Gillespie Young Watson, we’ve provided expert legal advice on all things commercial to a wide range of clientele with a variety of needs. We know what they’re looking for, and more importantly, what they’re not looking for. Read our guide on how to carefully find the right professional advisor to ensure you’re getting the best legal services for your business.
Experience is Key
When you are entering into commercial arrangements it is imperative that you put in place structures and documents that achieve your intended commercial outcomes. And for privately owned businesses, you need professionals that can provide focused pragmatic commercial law advice and deal with the range of activities that are going to require professional input.
Those areas for any particular business may include:
- business acquisition and disposition,
- corporate structuring,
- financing documentation,
- employment documentation,
- terms of trade,
- licensing and licenses,
- distribution and supply agreements,
- commercial contract drafting and review,
- joint venture agreements,
- franchise agreements,
- property and equipment leases,
- dispute resolution, and
- intellectual property protection.
Your lawyer should be familiar with what is required in terms of the structure and drafting of these documents, be able to deal with the cut and thrust of commercial negotiations, and finally, know and apply the best strategies for achieving your particular legal outcomes.
Tailored Services
Find a lawyer or firm that is able to tailor their service to the nature and size of your business, whether it is a small corner dairy or a nationally-operated business with complex financial arrangements and documentation requirements.
For privately owned businesses, it is very important that a strong personal relationship is established between the principal and the law firm, so you will want someone who understands your business. They are ultimately representing you and your company, so working with them should feel comfortable for you.
Tried-and-Tested Value
As with subscribing to any service, you want professional legal services that provide value with the competence and expertise you need at a price you can afford. Choose a lawyer that has a good track record with cases similar to yours, and when possible, ask for references from prior clients. Their work ethic and expertise should be a priority when you’re conducting research regarding their performance history. When it comes to choosing a firm, you’ll also want backup to be available from other lawyers within the firm who can provide specialist expertise when required.
Legal Help from Gillespie Young Watson Lawyers
If you’re looking for professional lawyers who will work with you and not just for you through providing exceptional advice, service and value, you’re already at the right place.
Here at Gillespie Young Watson we offer a breadth of commercial experience across all areas of commerce. As your trusted professional advisor, Gillespie Young Watson lawyers will work with you and your other advisors to ensure you get what you want and what you need so that you can carry on your business with confidence and assurance that the legal side of your commercial affairs are in order.
Let the Gillespie Young Watson lawyers give you the legal advice you’ve been looking for – Contact Us today!
