Practice Area

Running a business involves making decisions that can have significant financial and personal consequences. Whether you are buying a business, expanding your operations, bringing in a business partner or preparing for retirement, the right advice at the right time can make all the difference.
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At Blackwell Short, we work with business owners, professionals, investors and family businesses throughout Orange and the Central West. We understand that business decisions are rarely just legal decisions. They often involve taxation, risk management, succession planning, family considerations and long-term financial goals.
 

We commonly assist clients who are:

• Buying or selling a business

• Negotiating a commercial lease

• Starting a new business venture

• Bringing in a partner or investor

• Protecting personal assets from business risks

• Reviewing contracts and trading arrangements

• Managing employment issues

• Planning for business succession or retirement

• Expanding through acquisition or franchising

• Business Structures & Restructuring

• Shareholder & Partnership Agreements

• Franchising

• Liquor Licensing

• PPSR Advice & Registrations

• Succession Planning

• Taxation & Structuring Advice

 

Our team combines legal and commercial experience to help clients navigate these important decisions and position their businesses for future success.