Business Contracts, Disputes & Civil Claims

Longman Hill Solicitors provides practical and experienced business law advice and civil claims representation to businesses and individuals across Orange, NSW and Cowra, NSW. Whether you are starting a new business, managing an established enterprise, dealing with a contractual dispute or pursuing a civil claim, our team is here to provide clear legal guidance and effective representation every step of the way.

We understand that legal matters affecting your business can have serious financial and operational consequences. Our approach is always focused on achieving practical outcomes that protect your interests and allow you to get on with running your business with confidence.

Our solicitors can assist you with a broad range of business law matters, including:

Business structures and establishment, where we advise on the most appropriate legal structure for your business, whether that is a sole trader arrangement, a partnership, a company or a trust. Choosing the right structure from the outset can have significant implications for tax, liability and succession planning.
Contracts and agreements, where we draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including sale of business agreements, lease agreements, service contracts, supply agreements, confidentiality agreements, restraint of trade agreements and distribution agreements. Having well-drafted contracts in place is one of the most effective ways to protect your business from future disputes.
Business sales and purchases, where we manage all legal aspects of buying or selling a business, from due diligence through to settlement. This includes reviewing financials, negotiating the terms of the sale, preparing or reviewing the contract of sale, and ensuring that all obligations are met at settlement.
Partnership and shareholder agreements, where we help business owners formalise the arrangements between co-owners to prevent misunderstandings and provide a clear framework for resolving disputes if they arise.
Compliance and regulatory advice, where we help businesses understand their legal obligations under relevant NSW and Commonwealth legislation and ensure that they are operating within the law.

Civil law governs disputes between individuals and organisations that do not involve criminal conduct. Civil claims can arise from a wide range of situations, including breach of contract, debt recovery, property disputes, negligence and misleading or deceptive conduct. Our solicitors are experienced in managing civil disputes at every stage, from initial advice and negotiation through to court proceedings if necessary.

We understand that litigation can be costly and time-consuming, and we always explore alternatives to court proceedings wherever possible. In many cases, disputes can be resolved through negotiation or mediation, saving our clients significant time and expense. However, where court action is necessary, our team is well-prepared to represent your interests effectively and pursue the best possible outcome.

Unpaid debts can have a significant impact on a business's cash flow and financial stability. Our solicitors can assist businesses and individuals with recovering money owed to them, whether through letters of demand, negotiation, or formal court proceedings. We have experience pursuing debt recovery matters through the NSW Local Court, District Court and Supreme Court, depending on the amount involved.

We take a practical approach to debt recovery, working to resolve matters as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible while maximising the likelihood of recovery for our clients.

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