Other Areas of Expertise

Aside from the main areas of Liquor, Hospitality, Gaming, Sport and Executive Employment, the team at LGS Legal can assist you in the related areas of the law, as listed below.

Corporate and Commercial

The team at LGS Legal has the requisite knowledge to advise you, or your business, in drafting and reviewing all types of corporate and commercial agreements including:

• Commercial & Retail Leasing
• Shareholder and Unitholder Agreements
• Joint Venture Agreements
• Partnership Agreements
• Franchising and Licensing Agreements

The LGS Commercial Law team can handle all aspects of your commercial purchase or sale, from legal due diligence, contract drafting and negotiation through to alternative dispute resolution and litigation.

Intellectual Property

The team at LGS Legal understands the value and importance of protecting your Intellectual Property including brands, business secrets, copyright and software.

The value of Intellectual Property is often misunderstood by businesses and it is critical that you are proactive in the registration and protection of something which can be a significant asset to your business.

We can assist you with the protection and management of your Intellectual Property as well as the commercialisation of your Intellectual Property through transfer and licensing agreements.

LGS Legal can advise you in relation to:

• Trade Mark applications
• Proceedings for or Defence of Trade Mark Infringement
• Oppositions to the registration of Trade Marks
• Intellectual Property due diligence and audits for acquisitions
• Confidentiality Agreements
• Copyright protection

Planning and Environment

LGS Legal can provide a full range of town-planning services, from the application stage through to complex planning appeals.

The team at LGS Legal understands the importance and complexity of planning and environmental issues and the impact they can have on your business. We have assisted landowning and business clients to achieve successful outcomes in a range of industry sectors from logistics and education to hospitality and licensed premises.

The lawyers at LGS Legal have long-term relationships with specialist town planners, town planning barristers and expert planning consultants to assist you to achieve your preferred outcome in a cost effective and efficient manner.

The team at LGS Legal can assist you with:

• Applications for new and amended Planning Permits relating to:
  • licensed or proposed licensed premises
  • commercial and residential developments
  • subdivisions
  • easements
  • removal or creation of restrictive covenants
• Handling of Objections to or received against Planning Permit Applications
• Defence of Infringement Notices and Enforcement Proceedings taken by Municipal Councils or the Environment Protection Authority against owners or occupiers of property

Franchising

The team at LGS Legal understands the important dynamics of the Franchising sector and we can assist both Franchisors and Franchisees to achieve success.

LGS Legal can assist you with:

• Trade Mark Registration and Protection
• Advice on the Franchising Code of Conduct
• Preparation and review of Franchise Agreements and disclosure documents
• Leases, Sub-Leases and Licence Agreements for Franchise Premises
• Sale or Purchase of Franchise Businesses
• Dispute Resolution and Litigation
• Development of Policies and Procedures for the conduct of Franchise Businesses

For more information, or to discuss your circumstances, please contact us.