Corporate Law
Corporate counsel for founders, directors and growing businesses.
Structuring, contracts and ongoing commercial advice.
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.
Company, trust & partnership structuring
Choosing and implementing the right vehicle for tax efficiency, asset protection and future growth — coordinated with your accountant.
Shareholder & partnership agreements
Custom agreements covering decision-making, transfers, drag/tag rights, deadlock, exits, death and incapacity.
Business sales & acquisitions
End-to-end transactional support — heads of agreement, due diligence, contracts, warranties, restraints and completion.
Commercial contracts & terms of trade
Supply, services, distribution and IP agreements drafted to protect cash flow, liability exposure and reputation.
Corporate governance
Constitution updates, board resolutions, ASIC compliance and director duty advice for closely held companies.
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.
01
Initial conversation
We listen to the commercial objective first, then talk through structure, risks, timeline and fees before any work begins.
02
Scoped engagement
You receive a written costs agreement with a clear scope — fixed fee where possible, estimate-with-cap where not.
03
Drafting & negotiation
We prepare documents in plain English, mark up counter-parties' drafts and explain trade-offs so you can decide commercially.
04
Completion & follow-up
We attend to signing, ASIC lodgements and post-completion housekeeping, then check in on anniversary dates where it matters.
Questions
Corporate Law — answered.
The questions we are most often asked. Not a substitute for advice on your specific matter.
- 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.
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.
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