S&A Law Pty Ltd

Our team excels in providing comprehensive transactional and regulatory advice throughout the entire spectrum of corporate activities. We are adept at guiding clients through complex business challenges, managing legal and commercial risks with innovative solutions that align with their strategic objectives. From business succession planning and risk management to intricate matters of corporate regulatory compliance, we ensure our clients' affairs are handled with precision and care. We also offer robust support in commercial contracts, employment and workplace relations, estate planning, product development, and licensing. Our expertise extends to insolvency matters, corporate restructuring, and the intricacies of start-up development, including venture capital advisory. Additionally, we handle shareholder agreements, navigate the intricacies of mergers and acquisitions, and advise on IPOs and capital raisings, all tailored to meet the unique needs and aspirations of our clients.

Our IP team is renowned for its comprehensive proficiency in intellectual property protection, covering critical areas such as registration, commercialisation, and enforcement across Australia and New Zealand. We strategically extend our services globally through robust alliances with international associates. Our expertise is deeply rooted in diverse industry experiences, ensuring robust IP rights protection for clients ranging from individual inventors to sprawling multinational corporations. Our services encompass a broad spectrum of IP areas, including brand protection, commercialisation advice, and confidentiality agreements. We adeptly handle copyright issues, design registrations, and enforcement strategies, providing thorough "Freedom to Operate" analysis and resolving infringement disputes. Our team's capabilities include managing innovation patents, patent drafting, filing, prosecution, and oppositions, alongside delivering patentability advice and managing IP portfolios. Additionally, we offer comprehensive services in trade mark applications and oppositions, enhance packaging clearances, and navigate the complexities of licensing and assignment agreements.

Our litigation and dispute resolution team excels in managing complex commercial and intellectual property disputes across all State and Federal jurisdictions in Australia. We understand that disputes, while sometimes unavoidable, require strategic resolution to achieve the best outcomes. Our lawyers are adept at handling proceedings, negotiations, and settlements, employing various methods such as court actions, mediations, and arbitrations, to resolve disputes effectively across diverse industries. Our expertise spans a wide array of areas including alternative dispute resolution, consumer law, and cross-border disputes. We are well-versed in managing employment disputes, intellectual property conflicts such as infringement actions and oppositions and insurance settlements. Furthermore, our proficiency extends to handling intricate patent disputes, privacy issues, and product liability cases, ensuring comprehensive support for all our clients’ legal needs.