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We offer practical, sensible, and cost-effective advice on day-to-day business transactions and a wide range of business law issues.

Whether you are a small family-owned business, a medium-sized enterprise, or a large corporate, our business lawyers focus on understanding your business and operating environment. We work with you to achieve outcomes and legal solutions that work for your business and will stand the test of time.

At Kenny Spring, our business law experts understand the pressures that businesses of all sizes face. Our solicitors approach each matter with a high degree of professionalism so you can be assured of the best advice and highest levels of service, no matter how small or how difficult the issue.

Most importantly, we offer sensible and cost-effective advice and representation, taking the pressure off and allowing you to get on with your business.

Call 1800 650 656 to speak to our experienced and friendly Business team today. We're here to help your business.

How can Kenny Spring help my business?

No matter the size of your business or annual turnover, the expert team at Kenny Spring Solicitors can advise you on day-to-day business transactions as well as a wide range of commercial legal issues that may arise. We can help you with:

Asset Protection
Buying and/or Selling a Business
Choosing, setting up, or reviewing your business structure
Contract preparation and negotiation
Corporate governance issues
Debt Recovery
Dispute Resolution
Employment law advice
Intellectual Property
Liquor Licensing
Representation in Court
Risk management
Taxation for business (State and Federal)

What if I don't know what advice I need for my business?

To help you get started, we offer a free business legal health check. The legal health check involves us sitting down with you and discussing the legal issues faced by your business. We ask a number of questions to check whether each part of the business is “healthy”, much like a check-up with your GP.

After the meeting, we provide a comprehensive report highlighting any areas of risk within the business and providing advice on how to mitigate those risks. This is where we can identify what assistance and what documents you may require.

It doesn’t matter what industry you’re in - a free legal health check is a great chance to pause, review and discuss where your business is now and what you need to know to support your growth in the future.

To find out more about our free legal health check, simply contact our office and our friendly team will be more than happy to assist you.

Call 1800 650 656 to speak to one of our Business Law team today.

Who Can Help You

Angus Edwards Principal
Andrew Kelly Director
Michelle Jacobs Solicitor
Holly Hare Paralegal

News & articles

So you want to start a business?
By Andrew Kelly 08 April 2024

In this article, we will cover matters that are general across all business in Australia for establishing a new business.
Understanding Disclosure Statements Under the Retail Leases Act 1994 (NSW)
By Andrew Kelly 04 March 2024

When entering into a commercial arrangement, particularly in the realm of retail leases, both landlords and tenants must be well-informed about their rights and responsibilities.
So you want to buy a business?
By Andrew Kelly 02 February 2023

In this article, we examine some of the key issues that should be considered when purchasing a business.
Your Lease and 5 key terms to understand
By Andrew Kelly 09 May 2022

Whilst understanding all of your obligations and rights under any lease are important, here are five key terms to understand in any lease.
So, you've got an idea for a business?
01 September 2021

There's a lot to think about when setting up a new business, but one of the most important considerations is your business structure.
EOFY Free Legal Health Check
02 June 2021

With the end of the financial year looming, Kenny Spring is offering a comprehensive and free business legal health check to all businesses in the Region.
What is a Heads of Agreement, and when should I use one?
06 April 2021

The purpose of a Heads of Agreement is to record the terms the parties consider important, to provide a framework for the negotiations before a final binding contract is entered into.
Combating Illegal Phoenixing
11 March 2021

Phoenix activity normally involves the transfer of assets from one company to another to avoid the first company's creditors.
We Love Local Business – Free Legal Health Check
09 February 2021

Valentine's Day gives everyone a chance to think about who and what they love, and at Kenny Spring, we love seeing local businesses thriving! Our gift to you this Valentine's Day is a 1 on 1, comprehensive and free business legal health check.
Commercial Leasing Update
22 December 2020

With the National Cabinet Mandatory Code of Conduct due to end in NSW on 31 December, what does that mean for your commercial lease?
COVID-19 insurance claims for business
By Angus Edwards 30 November 2020

If you have business interruption insurance, now is the perfect time to check your policy to see if you are covered in relation to COVID-19.
Insolvency Law Update
By Angus Edwards 09 November 2020

The Federal Government is working on a major overhaul of the current Insolvency Legislation, due to take effect from 1 January 2021. These changes are targeted to support Australian small businesses with liabilities of less than $1 million.
Business Update | Jobkeeper 2.0 and Flexible Working Arrangements
By Angus Edwards 11 September 2020

Kenny Spring Solicitors, along with Panorama Business & Financial are hosting an important webinar for all businesses on 17 September.
NEWS | Insolvency Relief Extended for Businesses
By Angus Edwards 08 September 2020

The Commonwealth Government has announced that temporary insolvency and bankruptcy protections will be extended until 31 December.
Is my business legally required to have a Privacy Policy?
20 August 2020

While we've all seen Privacy Policy hyperlinks at the bottom of website pages, a lot of business owners get confused as to exactly what it is and when you need one.
What's the difference between a Trading Company and a Holding Company?
08 July 2020

For businesses that own valuable intellectual property, we often recommend setting up not one but two companies. This is called a "dual company structure".
WHY T&Cs ON INVOICES FLOP... AND TERMS OF TRADE COME OUT ON TOP
14 May 2020

You may have terms and conditions printed on your invoices, but without having already provided the customer with these T&Cs at the outset, are the T&Cs on invoices worth the paper they are written on?
COMMERCIAL LEASING & COVID-19 - WHERE DO YOU START?
20 April 2020

Last week, the Federal Government released its mandatory Code of Conduct for commercial tenancies. The Code applies to commercial leases where one of the parties to the lease is eligible for participation in the JobKeeper scheme.
3 SMART THINGS TO DO IF YOU'RE A COMMERCIAL TENANT
20 April 2020

While we await the new Code of Conduct for commercial tenancies to be enacted through State Legislation, you might be wondering what you can do for your business to get on the front foot in negotiating your commercial lease. We have put together a list of some things you can start doing now to get your business ready
COVID-19 | TOP 10 THINGS TO CONSIDER IF YOU'RE RE-NEGOTIATING YOUR COMMERCIAL LEASE
02 April 2020

With the announcement of a moratorium on evictions, the Prime Minister has encouraged commercial tenants and commercial landlords to sit down, talk to each other and work out arrangements in cases of financial stress caused by the current situation with COVID 19.
GETTING PAID AND DEBT RECOVERY FOR BUSINESS
By Angus Edwards 15 January 2020

An unfortunate yet undeniable reality of running a business is that you will encounter issues with bad debtors and the non-payment of invoices. A study in early 2016 established that the average date on which invoices were paid in Australia was 26.4 days AFTER the due date. Whilst an area that is often overlooked by business owners, it was established in 2013 that approximately 90% of small busine...
EMPLOYSURE IN COURT OVER MISLEADING ADVERTISING AND UNCONSCIONABLE CONDUCT ALLEGATIONS
12 November 2019

You may have heard that late last year, the Australian consumer watchdog (the ACCC) commenced court proceedings against employment advice provider Employsure. We are now able to provide an update on those proceedings.
BUSINESS LAW 101 | WHAT IS A LEGAL HEALTH CHECK?
25 September 2019

The legal health check involves us sitting down with a business owner and discussing the legal issues faced by their business. We ask a number of questions to check whether each part of the business is “healthy”, much like a check-up with your GP.
BUSINESS LAW 101 | HEAVY FINES IN THE HEAVY VEHICLE BUSINESS
31 July 2019

Changes to the Chain of Responsibility provisions in the Heavy Vehicle National Law were introduced in late 2018. This article helps to clear up some of the confusion.
BUSINESS LAW 101 | WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECKS | PART 2
06 June 2019

As a business owner, once you have decided that one of your workers IS engaging in child-related work, you are required to obtain and verify the working with children number of the worker's clearance.
BUSINESS LAW 101 | WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECKS | PART 1
30 May 2019

As a business owner, it is essential to consider whether any of your workers are engaging in work that requires them to have a working with children check clearance.
BUSINESS LAW 101 | APPLES, PEACHES AND FAIR WORK BREACHES
03 May 2019

The horticultural sector is under a microscope at the moment, after a string of headlines involving underpayment of International workers – especially those working as fruit pickers.
SELF MANAGED SUPER FUNDS | THE FACTS & THE SQUEEZE
11 April 2019

Did you know that as of December 2018, there are over half a million Self Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) in Australia, with an estimated asset holding of $726 billion, which equates to around one third of total super assets!
BUSINESS LAW 101 | YOU CAN’T HIDE BAD BUSINESS WITH A NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT ANYMORE
04 April 2019

Penalties will now apply to suppliers who fail to disclose a consumer’s rights before, or at the time of, entering into the agreement. The penalties for failing to do so are significant – up to $22,000 for corporations or $4,400 for others.
BUSINESS LAW 101 | STATE ELECTION WRAP-UP
28 March 2019

With the NSW State Election results decided over the weekend, and a Liberal Berejiklian Government retaining enough seats to maintain their majority, we thought it was timely to look at what the next four years will look like for businesses in NSW.
BUSINESS LAW 101 | WHAT IS A LEGAL HEALTH CHECK?
20 March 2019

The legal health check involves us sitting down with a business owner and discussing the legal issues faced by their business. We ask a number of questions to check whether each part of the business is “healthy”, much like a check-up with your GP.
BUSINESS LAW 101 | FRANCHISEE VS FRANCHISOR – WHO HOLDS THE POWER? (PART 1)
07 March 2019

If you’ve ever thought about purchasing a franchise, there are advantages and disadvantages you may want to consider after a recent inquiry into the operation and effectiveness of the Franchising Code of Conduct.
NEWS | REPORT FINDS SMALL BUSINESSES ARE PAYING THE PRICE WHEN IT COMES TO PAYMENT DISPUTES
10 January 2019

Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise report found that the average cost for a small business to resolve a dispute through the legal justice system was over $130,000.
NEWS | GIFT CARDS TO BE A SAFER BET
12 November 2018

In the lead up to Christmas, you might be wondering what to get your loved ones or relatives who are tricky to buy for. If you’re thinking about getting them a gift card, things are looking good!
DATA BREACH 101 | WHAT ARE THE OBLIGATIONS OF MY BUSINESS TO REPORT A BREACH?
By Angus Edwards 27 September 2018

In response to high profile cases of data breaches both overseas and in Australia, the Notifiable Data Breaches Scheme came into effect 22 February 2018, under the Privacy Act.
Penalty Rates Slashed by the Fair Work Commission
By Angus Edwards 23 February 2017

The Fair Work Commission has confirmed that penalty rates will be lowered for Australians working in the retail, fast food, pharmacy and hospitality industries.
Insolvency for Small Businesses
30 November 2016

In the current economic climate, it is not unusual for businesses to experience cash flow pressure. However, as a business owner or manager you must ensure that you have adequate working capital to avoid liquidation or bankruptcy. There are warning signs that every business owner should be looking out for to ensure that issues are dealt with quickly, and in a cost effective manner.

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