Commercial Law
Business and Corporate Advice
At AUM Lawyers we understand the needs of business. We have a wealth of experience and provide useful and practical services to our clients.
We can assist you in buying or selling a business, or leasing premises, as a landlord, or tenant.
We also give advice and assistance in relation to Joint Venture, Partnership and Franchise Agreements.
Personal and Corporate Insolvency
Personal Insolvency
Having a debt, or being unable to manage your debts can be caused by various reasons, some of which may be beyond your control. Sudden unemployment, ill health and breakdowns in family relationships are often events that can trigger financial hardship.
It is important to recognise financial difficulty early so that you can address the situation before it becomes unmanageable. Recognising you need help can be the first and most crucial step to avoiding resort to options that you would otherwise prefer to avoid.
We can assist you in dealing with debt including advising you of your rights and responsibilities, arranging informal and formal agreements, voluntary bankruptcy and dealing with debtors and creditors.
Corporate Insolvency
The business environment is complex and increasingly volatile. When a business is in trouble, an experienced team who understands the issues and obligations of creditors and debtors is critical in achieving the best possible outcome.
Our experienced practitioners can help you and your business by providing expert advice to achieve results with certainty and speed, whilst at the same time, working to reduce the loss on other aspects of your business.
Credit Management
One of the biggest challenges for any business is ensuring that there is sufficient cash flow to manage the requirements of the business. By ensuring adequate Credit Management procedures are in place to ensure that you are controlling and collecting payments from your customers or clients. A good credit management system will help you reduce the amount of capital tied up with debtors and minimise your exposure to bad debts.
We can help you with drafting terms and conditions on all quotes, estimates, contracts, agreements, purchase orders, and related documentation.
Some terms and conditions that are important to consider:
- penalties for late payment
- ‘retention of title’ clause where you retain title to the goods, or a ‘lien’ clause where you retain a clients file or documents, until payment is made
- your policy on returns and refunds
- your policy on refund of deposits
- incentives for early payment
- whether a fee is charged for payment by credit card
Areas of Practice
- Contracts and Terms of Engagement
- Sale or Purchase of assets, businesses, companies or trusts
- Personal and Corporate Insolvency
- Asset Protection and Restructuring
- Franchise Disputes
- Bank or Consumer disputes
- Trade Practices issues
Criminal Law
AUM Lawyers represents clients faced with a variety of criminal law charges. We have a well resourced team of lawyers committed to ensuring that individuals from all backgrounds have access to quality legal services.
We provide advice and representation in all jurisdictions, including the Magistrates Court, the County Court and Supreme Court.
Areas of Practice
- Bail applications
- Traffic offences
- Drug offences
- Property offences
- Commercial and corporate crime
- Assault and serious violence
- Asset confiscation matters
- Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) and Australian Taxation Office examinations and prosecutions
Family Law
The breakdown of a relationship or marriage can be stressful and traumatic and affect all family members including children and other relatives.
Our aim is to provide practical advice, focussed on your particular needs. We aim for our clients to reach a resolution of these difficult situations, endeavouring to minimise emotional and financial costs in the process.
Areas of Practice
- Marriage and de facto relationships
- Divorce
- Property and financial settlements (married, de facto and same sex couples)
- Children and parenting issues
- Child support and maintenance
- Intervention orders
- Prenuptial and Postnuptial agreements
Immigration Law
At AUM Lawyers we have helped many clients with all their Immigration needs. We have highly skilled Migration Agents who can help with the most complex matters and provide you with honest and accurate advice. We can assist with all types of visas including the following:
Business Migration
- Employer Sponsored Workers
- Employer Nomination Scheme
- Professionals and Skilled Migrants
- Business People
- Skilled Migration
Family Migration
- Parent
- Partner
- Child
- Aged dependent relatives, remaining relatives and carers of Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and eligible New Zealand citizens may apply for visas to come to Australia permanently
Humanitarian
Refugee and Humanitarian Visas
- Onshore – Protection
- Humanitarian
Temporary Visas
- Student
- Visitor
- Working Holiday
- Retirement
- Medical Treatment
Related
As Registered Migration Agents we are bound by the Migration Agents Code of Conduct. This prescribes obligations that we have towards our clients. At AUM Lawyers we strive to achieve higher standards that those set by the Migration Agents Registration Authority.
To download a copy of the Code of Conduct please press on the following link: https://www.mara.gov.au/media/95420/Code_of_Conduct.pdf
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Commercial Litigation
Our aim is to obtain your desired outcome in the most cost effective and expeditious manner.
If possible we seek to resolve your dispute without resort to litigation. Where necessary litigation will be prosecuted or defended vigorously on your behalf. We are prepared to take on Melbourne’s larger litigation practices.
Areas of Practice
- Commercial and Contractual Disputes
- Debt Recovery
- Property Disputes
- Motor Vehicle Collisions
- Building and Construction Disputes
Dispute Resolution and Mediation
Rather than incur the legal costs and hassle of having a dispute go to Court, our office aims to resolve matters in a timely, cost effective manner. We have the necessary experience to resolve disputes early, whether it be by way of an informal round table conference or mediation.
Many courts now regard alternative dispute resolution measures as a compulsory procedure before a case is able to proceed to a hearing. Our approach is to view your circumstances holistically, and it is often the case that a speedy and amicable resolution is the best option.
Building and Construction Disputes
AUM Lawyers has experience in disputes arising from the construction of both domestic and commercial buildings. We have acted for builders, developers, sub-contractors and home owners in various jurisdictions including Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, Supreme Court of Victoria, Adjudication and Arbitration.
Strict time limits may apply within this area such as Adjudication proceedings under the Building and Construction Industry Security for Payment Act 2002. At AUM Lawyers we have the knowledge and skills to provide quality assistance within the time constraints of the jurisdiction.
Debt Recovery and Enforcement Proceedings
Personal Debts
You have worked hard for your money and when someone refuses to pay what is rightfully yours we will seek to recover what is owed to you.
AUM Lawyers can act for you in obtaining and enforcing judgments against debtors, defend recovery proceedings, institute and defend winding up and bankruptcy proceedings, enforcement of insurance policy payouts and so on.
Company Debts
In today’s competitive business environment, cash flow is one of the most vital aspects of profitability for any business, large or small. The prompt collection of outstanding debts is of primary importance. Many businesses find it hard to recover debts that are outstanding consequently having an impact on cash flow. The procedure of recovering these debts is also something that some companies have little time, money and more importantly, experience for.
The answer can be found with a firm such as ours. We offer our expertise to negotiate for you to recover debts from your customers. Legal action is avoided where possible and is used as a last resort to recovering any debts.
Areas of Practice
- Credit management
- Pre-litigation advice
- High volume debt recovery
- Court Actions
- Enforcement proceedings
- Disputed debt collection
- Insolvency litigation
Property Law and Conveyancing
Whether buying or selling property or a business, our office can assist you with professional, expert advice and assistance, at a competitive rate.
With the confidence of knowing that a solicitor is overseeing all conveyancing work, you can rest assured that your matter is in safe hands.
We also offer advice on building and construction contracts, to ensure that you are aware of your rights and obligations when building your home, and investment or larger developments.
Areas of Practice
- Purchase & Sale of Real Estate
- Sale or Purchase of Businesses or Companies
- Drawing or reviewing Contracts of Sale
- Drawing or reviewing necessary disclosure documents
- pre-contract advice
- pre-settlement searches and enquiries
- Commercial and Retail Leases – preparation, transfers, renewal and advice
- Loan and Guarantee Documents
- advice on Loan Contracts
- Property Developments and Subdivision
- Loan & Guarantee Documents
- Advice on Loan Contracts
Wills, Estates and Succession
Making a Will can be one of the most important decisions you may ever make. It is important that you do so after careful consideration and thought. We take careful consideration in ensuring that our client’s Wills deal with each matter, and they can rest easy knowing that their affairs are in order.
Our office can also assist with Applications to the Supreme Court for Probate or Letters of Administration, so that your loved ones final wishes are dealt with in a timely, and sensitive manner.
Areas of Practice
- Estate Planning
- Making a Will
- Disputing a Will
- Estate Administration
- Probate
- Powers of Attorney