Going beyond

We are a leading South Australian commercial law firm delivering value to businesses since 2002 through our core services of corporate, transactions and disputes. We are in business to help our clients and our people thrive – to go beyond.

Creating opportunities

We bring together the collective industry knowledge and experience of 25+ lawyers to create opportunities through a nimble, pragmatic and deeply commercial approach.

Achieving outcomes

We are your partner in business, committed to your success and values. This is best evidenced by the quality of our clients and our long-standing relationships with them. It is a source of great pride that our clients have trusted us with their commercial legal work for more than two decades.

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  • Agriculture and Rural Affairs
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Commercial Law
  • Construction / Infrastructure Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Energy Law
  • Franchise Law
  • Health and Aged Care Law
  • Hospitality and Tourism Law
  • Information Technology Law
  • Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Occupational Health and Safety Law
  • Private Equity Law
  • Real Property Law
  • Regulatory Practice
  • Superannuation Law
  • Tax Law

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Hanging out the dirty laundry


The landscape for lawyers, accountants, and real estate agents is set to evolve with proposed changes to Australia's Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism legislation. David Meegan and Irini Kourakis provide a breakdown of the proposed amendments and potential implications for these professions arising out of the proposed changes.

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Avoid Designated Application refusal – 4 amendments the hospitality industry can expect to see


To avoid refusal of your Designated Application, it is important to be aware of the new amendments to the Community Impact Assessment Guidelines (CIA Guidelines). David Meegan and Irini Kourakis explain.

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7 common franchising myths busted


Lead franchise law expert Seva Surmei examines some common misconceptions about franchising to help clarify to both franchisees and franchisors the rules governing franchising.

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Obligation to ensure proper supervision of building work


Section 12(b) of the Building Work Contractors Act 1995 (SA) (the Act) provides that a licensed building work contractor must ensure that building work of any kind performed under the contractor’s licence is properly supervised by a registered building work supervisor...

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Australia re-opens to investors and skilled migrants


Post Covid, the Australian Federal Government's recent budget (25 October 2022) provides some clarity around the Government’s commitment to ensuring that Australia has the right skills set to support the economy...

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Seva Surmei published in Business Franchise Magazine AU/NZ “Franchisor Disclosure – Here’s What You Need To Know”


Seva Surmei published in Business Franchise Magazine AU/NZ “Franchisor Disclosure – Here’s What You Need To Know”

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Franchise Disclosure Register – draft legislation released


Franchise Disclosure Register – draft legislation released

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Increases to maximum civil pecuniary penalties under the Franchising Code


Increases to maximum civil pecuniary penalties under the Franchising Code

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Seva Surmei features in the Business Franchise Magazine – traps to avoid when entering into franchise agreements


Seva Surmei features in the Business Franchise Magazine – traps to avoid when entering into franchise agreements

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Seva Surmei features in InDaily - vineyard transaction activity in South Australia


Seva Surmei features in InDaily - vineyard transaction activity in South Australia

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