Start-ups and Restructuring

At Verge Legal, we understand that starting and restructuring a business are pivotal moments that require careful planning and legal precision. Our experienced team is dedicated to providing comprehensive legal support to ensure your business is built on a solid foundation and capable of adapting to future challenges. Whether you’re launching a start-up or restructuring an existing business, we offer tailored legal solutions to meet your unique needs.

Partnership Agreement

A Partnership Agreement is essential for defining the terms of a business partnership. This legally binding document outlines the roles, responsibilities, profit-sharing arrangements, and dispute resolution mechanisms between partners. At Verge Legal, we ensure that your Partnership Agreement is meticulously drafted to protect your interests and promote a harmonious working relationship, allowing you to focus on growing your business.

Company Constitution

The Company Constitution serves as the backbone of your company’s governance structure. It sets out the rules governing the management and operation of your business, including the powers of directors, rights of shareholders, and procedures for meetings. Our legal team at Verge Legal crafts Company Constitutions that are not only compliant with Australian law but also aligned with your business objectives, providing clarity and stability for your company’s future. 

Shareholder Agreement

The Company Constitution serves as the backbone of your company’s governance structure. It sets out the rules governing the management and operation of your business, including the powers of directors, rights of shareholders, and procedures for meetings. Our legal team at Verge Legal crafts Company Constitutions that are not only compliant with Australian law but also aligned with your business objectives, providing clarity and stability for your company’s future. 

Family Trust & Discretionary Trust

Family Trusts and Discretionary Trusts are powerful tools for managing and protecting wealth within families. These trusts offer flexibility in distributing income and capital among beneficiaries, while also providing potential tax advantages. Our team at Verge Legal specialises in establishing and managing Family and Discretionary Trusts, ensuring that your assets are safeguarded and your family’s financial future is secure. 

Unit-holder Agreement

A Unit-holder Agreement is essential for businesses operating under a unit trust structure. This agreement governs the relationship between unit-holders, covering matters such as unit allocation, income distribution, and the process for buying or selling units. At Verge Legal, we draft Unit-holder Agreements that provide clarity and protection for all parties involved, facilitating smooth and effective business operations. 

Frequently Asked Questions

How will you help me?

Firstly, we will reach out to you to gain a deeper understanding of your situation. Subsequently, we will assign a lawyer who will engage in a conversation with you, either through a phone call or an in-person meeting, in order to provide an initial assessment of your case. We will then explain your available options and advise you on the next steps you should take to solve your legal problem.

How long will it take to resolve my matter?

We take pride in having the fastest response times in the industry.

For every inquiry, we guarantee an initial response within 24 hours.

After the initial consultation, you will have a better idea of the timeline for the next steps required.

Which lawyer will I be assigned?

After we receive your initial inquiry, we will allocate a specialist lawyer in the relevant practice area to give you an initial assessment of the matter.

Due to the multidisciplinary nature of our firm, we can assign an expert lawyer to your matter no matter the type or the scale of your matter.

Alternatively, you can request to speak to a particular lawyer.

How much do you charge?

At Verge Legal we have a policy of making full disclosure of all estimated legal fees and disbursements right at the start of each matter.

By law, we are required to give you a comprehensive costs agreement and costs disclosure which will outline how are fees are charged. You can take comfort in the knowledge that there will be no hidden fees or surprises.

We offer fixed fees for certain matters such as conveyancing and transactional deals. For others such as litigation, we generally charge an hourly rate.

We work hard to ensure that our rates are competitive. You can discuss with us a mutually suitable fee arrangement.

I have never worked with lawyers before, what should I know about you?

Before you engage any lawyer you should check that they are listed on the Victorian Legal Services Board (VLSBC) Register of Lawyers.

You can rest assured in the knowledge that we are a fully accredited and insured incorporated law practice and all our lawyers hold current practising certificates.

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Get in Touch Today

If you require assistance, please contact us today. We pride ourselves on providing clear communication and no-nonsense legal advice. Our dedicated team will ensure that your case receives the attention it deserves.

Step 1

Contact us and let us know your legal problem.

Step 2

We will select the right lawyer based on practice area and expertise.

Step 3

You will be scheduled to meet with the best lawyer for your circumstances as soon as possible.

Step 4

Speak to our expert lawyer who will explain to you the relevant law and list the options available to you.