Retail, Franchises & Small to Mid-Sized Shopping Centres
Perth Commercial & Corporate Lawyers
West Perth Legal provides commercial law, corporate law, and commercial leasing legal services to businesses in the retail industry. We work with a range of retailers including supermarkets, franchises, small to mid-sized shopping centres and pharmacies, hairdressers, beauticians, cafes and restaurants operating in a retail premise. West Perth Legal offers tailored solutions to help your businesses navigate the complex legal landscape.
Responsive Lawyers
Professionally Drafted Agreements
Price Certainty (Fixed Fees where possible)
Experienced Commercial Lawyers
About Us
West Perth Legal helps retail businesses navigate challenges in commercial, corporate, and property law. We assist with business set up and structuring, commercial contracts, employment contracts, buy and sale of retail shops, corporate governance, franchising and commercial leasing.
Industry Experience: we regularly work with businesses in the retail industry on a range of commercial, corporate and property law matters.
Client Focused: we are a boutique firm that is specialised and is client focused. You will find that our lawyers are responsive and provide clear timeframes for the delivery of our services.
Price Certainty: we offer fixed fees for a wide range of services at a competitive market rate. You will not be charged for services without your prior approval.
Key Areas of Support for Businesses in the Retail Industry
Choosing the right legal structure from the outset is crucial for minimising risks and maximising growth potential. Our lawyers will evaluate your specific circumstances and goals to recommend the optimal business structure, whether it's a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, trust or a combination of legal structures. We can work with you to set up a structure that is optimal for your goal.
Whether you are selling or buying a retail shop, or a stake in a shop, we can assist with the legal aspects of the transaction, including legal due diligence, business sale agreement, business settlement, share sale agreement, shareholders agreement, partnership agreement and more.
Employment and contractor agreements are the backbone to retail practices. Common agreements we can help with include Independent Contractor Agreement and Employment Agreement.
West Perth Legal offers comprehensive commercial law services, including drafting and negotiating contracts. Contracts commonly used in the retail industry include Supplier Agreement, Distribution Agreement, Website Terms & Conditions, Business Terms of Trade, Licensing Agreement, Shareholders Agreement, Partnership Agreement and Privacy Policy.
Commercial leasing is a critical aspect for many health industry businesses. Whether you are establishing a new shop, expanding existing operations or subleasing, West Perth Legal offers services in commercial leasing to ensure favourable lease terms and compliance with legal obligations. Our services include:
- Lease Negotiation: negotiation of lease terms to secure the best possible conditions for clients, whether they are landlords or tenants, ensuring that their commercial interests are protected.
- Lease Drafting and Review: comprehensive drafting and review of lease agreements to ensure clarity, enforceability, and alignment with clients’ business needs.
- Dispute Resolution: assisting clients in resolving lease-related disputes through negotiation, mediation, or litigation, aiming for efficient and favourable outcomes.
If you own a retail business and you wish to expand your business via a franchise, West Perth Legal can assist with establishing a franchise including setting up a Franchise Agreement and disclosure document, and compliance with Franchising Code of Conduct. We can also assist you with adding franchisees and terminating a franchise. For prospective franchisees, we offer legal review of franchise agreements.
Commercial & Corporate Lawyers
We have helped hundreds of clients with their commercial legal needs. See our Commercial Law and Corporate Law pages for more information.
