Rankin Business Lawyers is a full service legal practice that
offers a range of commercial legal
services.
In short, we help business. We help you solve problems and exploit opportunities.
We do this with a focus on clear and timely communication and delivery of practical legal advice and services.
We believe that relationships with our clients and referral partners are paramount and know that the better we
understand your business and your needs, the better service we are able to provide.
What We Do
COMMERCIAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Rankin Business Lawyers have strong and broad experience in assisting our clients to resolve a range of commercial disputes. Our lawyers have practiced widely at all jurisdictional levels from smaller debt and tenancy disputes conducted in Tribunals and the Magistrates’ Court to larger, more complex matters litigated in the Supreme and Federal Courts. Whilst we advocate firmly for our clients, we understand that litigation is a costly and stressful distraction from your business and so we approach every dispute with a view to obtaining the best commercial outcome for you- not a victory at all costs.
CORPORATE AND COMMERCIAL
We advise companies as well as individuals on the full spectrum of their commercial dealings. Our team can assist with a wide array of commercial agreements and related advice.
EMPLOYMENT AND WORKPLACE RELATIONS
We have extensive experience advising and representing businesses with all of their employment law and policy needs, from being trusted advisors, to assisting in employment-related disputes. Our practice covers a wide variety of matters.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Since the firm’s inception, intellectual property has been a cornerstone practice area of Rankin Business Lawyers. We have extensive expertise in assisting our clients to protect their valuable intellectual property (“IP”) across a range of industries. Whilst we work with a broad clientele, our lawyers have particular expertise in working with technology, pharmaceutical, manufacturing and professional services clients. We can assist with a range of IP related matters.
PROPERTY AND LEASING
Our lawyers approach all property transactions with your business objectives as the starting point. Whether it be negotiating the best outcome in a lease for your business premises or ensuring you achieve the most efficient and cost effective resolution to a property dispute- we’ve got your back. Our lawyers have extensive expertise in a wide variety of commercial property dealings.
TAX
We are experts in Australian taxation law and have acted for companies (both private and listed) as well as individuals in resolving some of their most complex tax issues. We provide advice in relation to GST, Income Tax, Stamp Duty, Land Tax, Payroll Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Fringe Benefits Tax among others.
We work as part of your team
We are expert commercial lawyers with experience across the range of legal services that SMEs require.
We help you identify the legal requirements of your business and take care of your day to day
legal needs always with an eye to your commercial and strategic objectives.
Managing your legal costs:
Retainers
Retainers help business budget and control their legal spend.
Rankin Business Lawyers offer retainers to clients, where together we can reasonably estimate your needs. These retainers could be monthly, quarterly or annual.
Fixed Fees
If you desire pricing certainty, Rankin Business Lawyers are happy to commit to a fixed price.
We will work together with you on a scope that meets your budget.
Hourly Rates
If you prefer we are also comfortable working on an hourly rate basis.
We’ll still provide you with a cost estimate.
“Rankin Business Lawyers have been providing legal advice and support services over a number of years as our organisation has grown and changed. Rob’s advice has been invaluable and often enabled us to avoid problems before they arise.”
“The lawyers at Rankin Business Lawyers are commercially minded and approach every job strategically. They’ve assisted our business with both employment and franchising advice. They communicate effectively and provide practical assistance.”
“Rob at Rankin Business Lawyers has assisted our firm with a number of significant transactions including both sales and acquisitions. The advice has always been spot on, practical and prompt. Using Rankin Business Lawyers gives us peace of mind as well as a clever and experienced sounding board when making big decisions in our business.”
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