Business Law

Whiteley Ironside & Shillington provides expert legal services in Business Law.

We practice in all areas of business and commercial law. We have many years’ experience in providing pragmatic and commercial advice to business owners to assist them to achieve their objectives while managing risk.

When selling, purchasing, or establishing a business, we carry out legal due diligence, advise on contracts, draft and negotiate share sale agreements and franchise agreements, review finance documentation, and advise on any necessary licensing.

In the running of your business, we can assist you with trade terms and conditions, ensuring compliance with Competition and Consumer Laws, assist with the protection of any intellectual property, and navigate any disputes.

We also assist parties by advising on and helping to establish the most effective business structure (for example, trust, company, sole trader), and preparing joint venture, partnership or shareholders agreements.

Our experience includes:

  • acting in the sale of a pharmacy business;

  • renegotiating the terms of veterinary practice;

  • acting in the purchase of a restaurant franchise where a liquidator was also involved;

  • acting in the sale of a car dealership;

  • acting for two property developers in the establishment of a joint venture arrangement for the development of a bulky goods site;

  • drafting trade terms and conditions for a professional service firm;

  • drafting and negotiating a partnership agreement for a professional services firm;

  • drafting and advising on procurement and standing orders for both large suppliers and purchasers;

  • negotiation of a sponsorship agreement for a national theatre production;

  • acting for a liquidator in realising and disposing of the real property assets in the liquidation of a national retailer and;

  • assisting clients in trademark and patent protection.

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Contact the experts at Whiteley Ironside & Shillington Lawyers for business and commercial law issues across Orange, Bathurst, Molong, Dubbo, and Central West NSW. Contact our office today on 02 6362 1866 to schedule a meeting with the one of our business and commercial law experts.

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  • “Michael Shillington has acted for me for almost all the time that he has been a Solicitor in Orange. As my business has grown Michael has advised me in a no nonsense manner and I have always been satisfied with his service."

    Greg Haines, John Parsons Hotels

  • “I have been in Orange for about twenty years. During that time I have purchased and developed a number of vineyards and have required legal advice about all aspects of my business. I have received prompt and personal attention.”

    Justin Jarrett, Jarrett Wines

  • “Michael Shillington has been my solicitor for over 20 years. In that time he has acted for me in a range of transactions and has provided me with practical and helpful commercial legal advice. I have always found Michael to be approachable and prompt with his advice and service."

    Dino Cunial, Orchadist

  • “Whiteley, Ironside & Shillington assisted us with a recent property purchase, that had an extremely tight settlement timeline. Kate and Sue made the whole process of buying this property easy and were quick to respond to any queries. Would highly recommend!”

    Rowan Anderson

  • “I highly recommend Michael Evans. His advice on our building dispute was clear and accurate. With Michael, we quickly resolved defective workmanship issue against a subcontractor.”

    Katherine Wood

  • “A highly professional firm, Vanessa treated me with nothing but compassion empathy and respect. From family law to financial disputes I've had nothing but successful professional experiences.”

    Rebecca MacDonald

  • “Whiteley Ironside & Shillington have provided me with a professional service for some years. Have dealt with Michael and Kate, both very capable to deal with matters and offer experienced advice.”

    Hulk Group

  • “I cannot thank Michael and the team at Whiteley, Ironside & Shillington enough for their assistance in achieving a result that exceeded my expectations. Michael's professionalism, enthusiasm and approachability made the entire process very comfortable and I would thoroughly recommend him and the wider team as your chosen representatives for any legal matters.”

    Chris Hansen

  • “This law firm has experts in all the areas. Vanessa Vazquez advised me on migration law to employ a skilled worker on a 482 visa. They also acted in my family migration, successfully bringing by sister and her 2 children to Australia. The team’s proactive management and compilation of evidence meant that the visas were obtained quickly. Kate Roth is a compassionate and knowledgeable family lawyer who I recommend to anyone navigating separation, financial settlement, and child custody. The team is approachable and trustworthy.”

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  • “The entire team at Whiteley Ironside & Shillington have been crucial for our transactions to proceed smoothly in both purchasing & selling property, creating our wills and general legal advice. They value confidentially & professionalism and can easily relate to the everyday person. We would not hesitate to engage their services in the future and recommend them to any future potential clients.”

    Lynne Mortimer

  • “Vanessa and the whole team at Whiteley Ironside have been essential for helping my husband and I start our lives in Australia. Demonstrating both exceptional professionalism and compassion, they guided and supported us through our challenging permanent residency and citizenship applications. Additionally, her team helped us establish our wills and power of attorneys. We are also grateful to Sue and Michael for their conveyancing services in the purchase of our first home and their prompt and patient replies to our many questions! We would not hesitate to recommend Whiteley Ironside for any legal needs.”

    Jennifer Wurtzel

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