No two businesses or business transactions are identical. Every business and its transactions require the application of judgement and a depth of commercial and legal experience.

We understand the importance of having a legal advisor who can assist you in making important business decisions as well as navigating complex commercial dealings and negotiations.

We have the experience and assist our clients in business in matters requiring advice, strategy, management, policy, process and in transactions.

What does a business lawyer do?

A business lawyer (also known as a commercial or corporate lawyer) practices in an area of law that addresses matters relating to business including advice and business transactions.

How can a business lawyer help?

Our commercial lawyers support our clients navigating and resolving issues that arise (and assisting to avoid such issue arising) in the operation of their business.

How do you find a good business lawyer?

What type of assistance do you need? Whether you are looking to sell, develop, grow, merge, improve or purchase a business; to negotiate a commercial deal or contract; to develop a commercial relationship; for advice on your start-up, business structuring, governance or as a director or shareholder, our commercial lawyers can assist you.

Finding a good lawyer is critical and at Burke Lawyers we have been assisting clients with their business interests for over 70 years. Our lawyers are experienced in advising small to medium-sized enterprises and entrepreneurs in their business, commercial and corporate legal and compliance needs.

We’re committed to achieving positive legal solutions with and for you, your business and to benefit your personal goals and interests. We operate in a straightforward, creative and cost-effective manner. We are about delivering value. Every time.

We have acted for thousands of businesses, business owners and professionals including in the medical, health and life sciences, and property development industries. We value continuing and long-standing trusted relationships, assisting our clients side by side in their business challenges and opportunities.

We act for clients all over Australia and internationally, handling business, commercial, corporate, intellectual property, contract, equity / securities, finance, building and construction transactions.

Principal lawyer and head of our Commercial & Disputes Division, Meghan Warren, is admitted to practice as an Australian legal practitioner and as an Attorney-at-Law to the New York State Bar in the United States.