Conveyancing

Conveyancing is the branch of law that is concerned with the preparation of documents for the transferring of residential or commercial property. Areas of practice are:

1. Buying or Selling Residential Homes;
2. Review, Negotiation and Amendments of Contract of Sale for Buyers and Sellers;
3. Work with Building and Pest Experts when purchasing property;
4. Pre-Purchase Strata / Community Title Inspection Reports;
5. Work with Valuators to Value property in cases of Transfers;
6. Transfers of property;
7. Review and Advice on Building / Development Contracts;

Commercial Property & Leases

A Commercial Lease is an agreement for office, warehouse or other space to run a business. Commercial leasing and licensing agreements can vary widely in their terms. It is common that the terms and conditions are written in a manner that operates to benefit the lessor/landlord.

ZDB Legal Services Pty Ltd can negotiate leasing terms with landlords or tenants prior to the execution and registration of the Agreement and can assist in the following areas:

1. Buying or Selling Commercial Property;
2. Commercial Lease Preparation, Negotiation and Amendments;
3. Option Renewals;
4. Surrender of Leases;
5. Transfer of Leases;
6. Transactions involving Property Trusts (Unit Trusts, SMSFs etc);
7. Bank Guarantees;

Sale/Purchase of Business

It is critical to obtain proper legal advice when buying or selling a business. ZDB Legal Services Pty Ltd can guide you through the process, and will take your detailed instructions as to the terms on which you wish to buy or sell a business. We will negotiate the terms and conditions that will best help you in defining the contractual terms that will give effect to your intentions. Common terms that are negotiated include:

1. Excluded Assets;
2. Purchase Orders;
3. Warranties and Indemnities;
4. Advance Payments;
5. Confidential Information after Completion;
6. Termination and Specific Performance; and
7. Insurance Policies

Contract Management

ZDB legal Services has extensive experience in managing contracts in the areas of Property, Development and Infrastructure. We can offer legal advice and management of projects commencing with Front End Engineering and Design, Tender, Contract Negotiation and Award, Fabrication, Transportation, Installation and Commissioning. Such involvement involves liaising and negotiating with numerous Head Contractors and Subcontractors, be they Government or private organisations, located domestic or overseas.

Our Services include managing and trouble-shooting legal issues that also arise during the course of a project. Our philosophy that is that for every problem encountered by Project Managers, Estimators, Engineers, etc, during the course of a project, there will be an associated term in the service Contract that will, with negotiation, assist in resolving the matter with minimal disruption to deliverables and critical path items.

Some of the terms and conditions of a Contract that can be negotiated prior to signature and execution include:

1. Mobilisation Clauses;
2. Bank Guarantees;
3. Defects Liability Periods;
4. Inclement Weather clauses;
5. Liquidated Damages;
6. Termination and Breach of Contract;
7. Warranties; and
8. Maintenance and Repair

Family Law

1. Divorce;
2. Mediation / Alternative Dispute Resolution;
3. Property Settlements;

Wills and Estates

1. Wills preparation;
2. Estate Planning;
3. Power of Attorney;
4. Enduring Power of Attorney;
5. Enduring Guardianships;
6. Testamentary Trusts;
7. Probates and Administration of Estates;
8. Disputes in relation to Wills;

Employment Law

1. Unfair dismissal;
2. Redundancy;
3. Employment Contracts review and advice;
4. Sexual Harrassment;
5. Performance Management;
6. Abandonment of employment;
7. Unpaid Wages Claim;
8. Discrimination; and;
9. Workplace Bullying; etc;

Franchise Agreements

1. Reviewing / Drafting the franchise documents;
2. Reviewing or drafting the sale of business agreement if purchasing from an existing franchisee;
3. Negotiating with the franchisor on your behalf;
4. Resolving disputes;
5. Reviewing and advising on the creation / transfer of commercial leases; and;
6. Terminations /Transfer of franchises;

Debt Recovery

ZDB Legal Services Pty Ltd can assist clients with business and personal debts acting for both creditors or debtors in the following areas:

1. Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution;
2. Letters of Demand;
3. Commencing proceedings;
4. Settling matters by way of alternative dispute resolution processes;
5. Drafting and enforcing Deeds of Release;
6. Obtaining and enforcing judgements by way of instalment orders, garnishment, etc;
7. Advising you on your risk and liabilities in your business transactions;
8. Assisting you and your business by drafting agreements to minimise the need for debt recovery actions;
9. Advise on the protection of your security interests;

Referral Services

ZDB Legal Services Pty Ltd has referral arrangements with leading Financial Institutions, Taxation Agents, Legal Specialists and Barristers in other areas of law.