General Commercial
Elton’s general commercial practice provides ongoing advisory support; from key contract reviews to governance and risk management, so you can operate decisively and protect long-term value.
Our Services
Business Structuring
Determining the best fit-for-purpose structure for your business depending on your goals, as a: Trust, incorporated company, partnership, joint venture, etc
Corporate Governance
Critical internal governance through company constitutions, shareholders agreements, accurate board papers, partnership agreements, trust deeds, joint venture agreements
Commercial Dispute Management
Providing strategic guidance to resolve commercial disagreements efficiently and protect ongoing business relationships
Corporate and Regulatory Advisory
Understanding shareholder and unitholder class and rights, director’s duties, regulatory and contractual obligations
Material Contracts
Reviewing, drafting and negotiating key service and stakeholder contracts for strength of position and compliance with laws
Template and Precedent Development
Developing tailored contract suites and internal documentation aligned with your operations and risk profile
We Work With
Private businesses
Small to medium-sized businesses from emerging startups through to established companies with growing teams and revenue
Investors
Including private equity, boutique investment groups, and high-net-worth individuals
Business Brokers and Advisers
Supporting brokers and advisers in structuring, negotiating and executing business sale and acquisition transactions
Financial Services Providers
Private lenders, fund managers, aggregators
Services Based Firms
Travel services, childcare services, real estate agencies, mortgage and insurance brokers, accountants
Joint Venture Partners
Parties entering or exiting joint ventures, strategic alliances or co-investment arrangements
Founders and Shareholders
Founders, co-founders and shareholders navigating exits, restructures, buy-ins, buy-outs and succession events
Management Teams
Directors and executives leading acquisitions, divestments or internal reorganisations
Every transaction is a pivotal moment in your business journey, and we treat it that way. When you work with Elton Law, you get more than legal documents; you get a partner committed to achieving your commercial goals
We deliver:
Speed and responsiveness to keep deals moving.
Industry knowledge and experience in your sector.
Genuine commercial partnership — we focus on your “why,” not just your “what.”
Risk minimisation through thorough due diligence and smart structuring.
Plain-English communication so you can make informed decisions.
Commercial and legal leadership to guide negotiations and keep parties aligned.
Efficient, transparent pricing to match your budget and timeline.
