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Company, trust & partnership structuring
Choosing and implementing the right vehicle for tax efficiency, asset protection and future growth — coordinated with your accountant.
Corporate Law · Brisbane
Corporate counsel for founders, directors and growing businesses.
Structuring, contracts and ongoing commercial advice. Advice for clients across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.
Quick answer
KSA Law's corporate lawyers in Brisbane advise founders, directors and shareholders on company and trust structuring, shareholders' agreements, business sales and acquisitions, commercial contracts, governance and capital raising. The practice is led by principal Nicole Khoury, so the lawyer scoping your matter is the lawyer running it — for clients across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.
✓One lawyer, end to end
Written advice first
Agreed fee before work begins
Overview
Corporate Law at Khoury Scott & Associates.
Khoury Scott & Associates advises companies, trusts and partnerships at every stage — from formation through to acquisition, exit or restructure. We act for owner-operated businesses, family enterprises and established corporate clients across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.
Our corporate practice is led directly by our principal, so the lawyer scoping your matter is the lawyer running it. That means quicker turnarounds on contracts, clearer commercial advice and a single point of accountability for your board, directors and shareholders.
Who we help
Typical clients in corporate law.
- ✓Founders incorporating a new company or trust
- ✓Directors and boards seeking ongoing commercial counsel
- ✓Buyers and sellers of small to mid-market businesses
- ✓Shareholders documenting or resolving ownership arrangements
- ✓Professional services firms and family-owned enterprises
How we help
Areas of work within corporate law.
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Shareholder & partnership agreements
Custom agreements covering decision-making, transfers, drag/tag rights, deadlock, exits, death and incapacity.
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Business sales & acquisitions
End-to-end transactional support — heads of agreement, due diligence, contracts, warranties, restraints and completion.
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Commercial contracts & terms of trade
Supply, services, distribution and IP agreements drafted to protect cash flow, liability exposure and reputation.
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Corporate governance
Constitution updates, board resolutions, ASIC compliance and director duty advice for closely held companies.
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Capital raising
Convertible notes, SAFE-style instruments and share issues for early-stage and growth-stage companies.
Our approach
A clear, consistent process — start to finish.
You always know what happens next, what it costs and who is responsible.
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Initial conversation
We listen to the commercial objective first, then talk through structure, risks, timeline and fees before any work begins.
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Scoped engagement
You receive a written costs agreement with a clear scope — fixed fee where possible, estimate-with-cap where not.
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Drafting & negotiation
We prepare documents in plain English, mark up counter-parties' drafts and explain trade-offs so you can decide commercially.
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Completion & follow-up
We attend to signing, ASIC lodgements and post-completion housekeeping, then check in on anniversary dates where it matters.
Guides
Corporate Law, explained.
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What should a shareholders' agreement include?
The document that decides what happens when co-owners disagree, want out, or can no longer take part — written while everyone still gets along.
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Buying or selling a business in Queensland: the legal steps
From the first handshake to settlement day — what happens legally, what to check, and where deals go wrong.
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Company or trust? Choosing a business structure in Australia
The structure you choose at the start affects your tax, your personal risk and how easily you can bring in partners or sell later.
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What duties do company directors owe in Australia?
Being a director carries personal responsibility. These are the duties the law imposes, and how to meet them in a closely held company.
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Questions
Corporate Law — answered.
The questions clients ask us most. Not a substitute for advice on your specific matter.
What's the best business structure for a new company in Queensland?+
It depends on your tax position, asset protection needs and plans for growth. Common combinations include a Pty Ltd company owned by a discretionary trust, or a unit trust where investors hold defined interests. We work through the options with you alongside your accountant before incorporation.
How much does corporate legal work cost?+
You receive a written costs agreement with a clear scope before any work begins — a fixed fee where possible, and an estimate with a cap where not.
Will I deal with the same lawyer throughout?+
Yes. Our corporate practice is led directly by our principal, so the lawyer scoping your matter is the lawyer running it.
Talk to us
Ready to discuss your matter?
A short, confidential conversation is the best place to start. We will tell you whether we can help, and if not, point you in the right direction.
