Aditum Lawyers can assist you with all contracting matters, regardless of complexity or form. We can provide advice on, drafting, negotiating and reviewing the following and other forms of contracts and deeds:

• Shareholder agreements and your Company Constitution will govern the manner in which you manage and operate your business. These documents can be complex and are considered the source of authority for a company. In addition to meeting the compliance requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and regulatory bodies such as the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), we will also ensure your interests are protected.

• Partnership agreements between partners conducting a business together. A partnership agreement defines the relationship and sets the expectations of your business moving forward. A well-drafted agreement minimises risks to the parties whilst protecting your specific commercial interests.

• Joint venture agreements with the objective of providing you and your business venture partner(s) the protection needed to work together on a joint project with a common goal.

• Consultancy agreements to define and protect the interests of the parties where a contractor or consultant is being engaged. Whether you are a prospective consultant, are engaging a consultant or wish to have a template consultancy agreement created, our team of expert lawyers can provide you with the support you need.

• Employment agreements that ensure you are compliant with Australia’s highly complex Fair Work and awards framework. Protecting your interests and setting expectations under Australian employment law is highly complex and requires legal expertise. We can ensure your employment agreements meet the minimum standard requirements and provide the maximum protection possible.

• Services agreements should be used where you require on-going or complex services that are of a significant value or importance. These documents will ensure that your exact specifications are adhered to and to the appropriate standard. We can assist with drafting, negotiating and reviewing all manner of service agreements. 

• Terms and conditions for your business and terms and conditions of use for your website, privacy policies and disclaimers can be drafted to suit your unique business needs, provide protection and meet compliance standards. 

• Manufacturing and supply agreements and distribution agreements, whether you are a manufacturer, supplier, distributor or purchaser, there are a variety of issues to consider that may require the terms of the agreement to be negotiated or amended such as the duration of the agreement, liability, warranties, pricing, exclusivity and dispute resolution.

• Confidentiality Agreements or Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA), including Mutual Confidentiality and Non-Circumvention Deeds, which are often required before good faith business dealings commence between parties. This ensures protection of the parties’ confidential information and ensures trust and confidence when entering into negotiations.

• Information technology agreements, advertising, sponsorship and marketing agreements are all based on rapidly changing industries. Our lawyers remain up to date with the latest trends, practices and legal tools to ensure we understand your interests and can protect them.

• License agreements for the use of property (real property, intellectual property or other types of property), We can also assist with product and software licensing agreements, 
  
  
• Mortgages, Loans and other security documents, including guarantor documents can be complex and have significant ramifications. Understanding these documents and ensuring your interests are protected is crucial