Commercial Lawyer
Commercial Lawyer: free consultation
Your business is your livelihood and deserves the highest level of legal protection. Sterling Legal’s experienced commercial lawyers provide guidance to owners and stakeholders of large corporations to family-run businesses.
From IP & Trademark applications or infringements, contract disputes or broader commercial matters, we have the expertise and experience to win verdicts in your favour.
We are known for efficiency and never never billing you for unnecessary hours. Protect your livelihood and get free legal guidance now, from a commercial law firm with a 98% win rate that will fight relentlessly for you and your business.
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Our commercial lawyers cover:
Commercial Law
- Contract law – all aspects
- Corporations law, including associations
- Industrial relations, and employment law
- Damages, liability and professional negligence
- Document preparation, and in-house support
IP Law and Insurance Law
- Intellectual property (IP) disputes
- Trademarks and IP protections
- Misappropriation of trade secrets
- Insurance policy disputes and claims
- Non disclsoure and fraud (s56) claims
Insolvency Law
- Bankruptcy, insolvency and restructuring
- Statutory demands, setting aside and winding up
- Administration and receiverships
- Actions against directors
- Voidable transactions litigation
Building and Construction Law
- Building contracts
- Defects and negligence
- Determination and defaults
- Claims and disputes in all courts
- Security of Payment Act and arbitration
Let us help you, not bill you.
Our Partners offer free legal advice during your first consultation on Commercial matters — with no obligation to proceed.
Commercial lawyers that protect and educate our community
Sterling Legal has defended our clients’ commercial rights against every type of opposition, from government entities to Big Pharma (see case study below) to neighbourhood competitors. Australian Commercial law is constantly changing and an experienced lawyer on your side is critical to protecting your interests – whatever the size of your business.
Our Sterling Standard ensures every client receives the highest level of professionalism and client care in every matter we fight for. As your commercial law firm, we are proactive in defending your commercial rights and committed to resolving cases fast, without billing for unnecessary hours. Our offices in Sydney CBD and Auburn make us accessible to every member of our community — in location and affordability.
Get immediate legal advice now.
Our partners provide free legal advice on general matters immediately, and complex matters (document reviews) in 3-7 days.
Commercial law guidance for your business
Every corporate matter at Sterling Legal is overseen by an experienced Partner who will personally lead your case through notice letters, mediation and, if necessary, court proceedings. Depending on your matter, we have a wide network of experts in forensic accounting, business valuations, private investigators and more to get you the best possible outcome.
Our commercial lawyers specialise in drafting business agreements and contracts designed to protect your interests both now and in the future. Create a solid legal foundation for your commercial interests.
Speak to a Partner, not a junior
Every case we handle is led by an expert Partner. Don’t leave your legal protection to inexperienced lawyers.
Corporate lawyers willing to fight for your rights
At Sterling Legal, we help uncover money owed to you, recover damages, and safeguard your intellectual property from opportunistic competitors. Our corporate lawyers fight hard for our clients and maintain a 98% court win rate.
For your matter, we understand what legal strategies work best for local and district courts through to the Supreme court. We represent clients from all walks of life and are trusted to win the best possible outcome for our clients.
Get an in-house solicitor for your business, without the need for training or headcount
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Frequently Asked Questions:
They advise businesses on contracts, company structures, governance, shareholder agreements, compliance, and risk management.
Corporate law focuses on the structure, rights, and governance of companies; commercial law covers the day-to-day business activities like contracts and transactions.
While not legally required, a lawyer can help with structuring (e.g. company vs sole trader), contracts, regulatory compliance, and shareholder issues.
This depends on liability, tax implications, asset protection, and long-term goals—lawyers often work with accountants to advise on this.
Yes. They assist with dispute resolution, negotiation, and—if needed—litigation to enforce or clarify rights under agreements or the Corporations Act.
Lawyers assist with trademark registration, licensing agreements, confidentiality clauses, and IP dispute resolution.
Essential terms include parties, scope, deliverables, payment, warranties, indemnities, dispute resolution, and termination clauses.
Yes, these documents often contain complex terms and significant long-term obligations that should be negotiated to protect your interests.
Absolutely, they handle due diligence, contract negotiation, asset vs share sales, transfer of liabilities, and settlement.
Common risks include unenforceable terms, missed liabilities, regulatory non-compliance, or exposure to unnecessary legal disputes.
They represent clients in disputes, both in and out of court - across commercial, corporate, employment, insolvency, construction, and other areas.
Yes. Many disputes are resolved through negotiation, or mediation before (or instead of) going to court.
It depends on complexity and whether it settles early; cases can last from weeks (in ADR) to 1 to 2+ years in court.
Costs vary widely, but can range from tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars, especially if the case proceeds to trial.
A lawyer will assess the merits based on facts, evidence, applicable law, and risks (costs, enforceability, reputational impact).
Yes, courts usually award partial costs to the successful party, though this may not cover 100% of legal fees.
Litigation involves the courts; ADR includes mediation, arbitration, or expert determination, often faster and more cost-effective.
It’s a formal notice requesting payment or action before legal proceedings. Lawyers draft them to ensure legal standing and tactical strength.
In some cases, yes. For example, under the Corporations Act (eg. insolvent trading, breaches of director duties), directors may face personal liability.
Bring contracts, emails, invoices, financials, company docs, and a written summary of the dispute or transaction.
