Practice

Areas of practice

DOCET LEGAL advises businesses, professional referrers, and individuals across a focused set of commercial and adjacent areas.

Work is undertaken with care and discretion, with attention to the commercial context in which legal questions arise.

01

Commercial law

Advice and drafting on the matters that determine how a business operates and contracts. Shareholder arrangements, partnership terms, supplier agreements, distribution agreements, and service contracts.

The approach emphasises attention to the client's commercial position and the practical consequences of the choices available.


02

Leasing

Representation for landlords and tenants in commercial and retail leasing. Lease drafting, review, negotiation, compliance guidance, assignments, surrenders, and dispute handling.

Focus includes the operational implications of lease terms and the practical interpretation of provisions that look ordinary on first reading.

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03

Franchising

Representation of franchisors and franchisees on the establishment, conduct, and termination of franchise arrangements. Disclosure documents, agreement negotiation, and Code compliance.

Other matters undertaken

  • Commercial transactions
  • Wills and estates
  • Intellectual property
  • Dispute resolution
  • Family law
  • Debt recovery

Other matters available upon enquiry.

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