Shand Taylor Lawyers

Shand Taylor Lawyers' corporate and commercial law team is highly proficient in handling a wide spectrum of business and commercial transactions, catering to a clientele that includes both individual entrepreneurs and large multinational corporations. With a strong focus on both legal and strategic advisory services, the team is adept at guiding clients towards long-term success. Their expertise encompasses forming various business structures, including companies, trusts, joint ventures, and partnerships, while providing insightful advice on restructuring legal entities. The team's capabilities extend to facilitating business sales and acquisitions with thorough due diligence, as well as crafting robust franchise frameworks and capital raising strategies. Corporate advice from Shand Taylor Lawyers covers essential aspects such as constitutional compliance, governance practices, and director duties and liabilities. They are proficient in preparing critical agreements for shareholders, unitholders, and joint ventures, strengthening the legal foundations of business operations. The team's commitment to business succession strategies ensures that enterprises remain resilient, effectively navigating challenges and transitions to promote sustained growth and continuity.

At Shand Taylor Lawyers, the estate planning practice is designed to offer comprehensive solutions that ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes in a timely and tax-effective manner. The process begins with a thorough evaluation of personal circumstances and estate goals. Beyond drafting Wills, the firm's approach integrates elements such as enduring powers of attorney, testamentary and discretionary trusts, and detailed letters of wishes, all crucial for safeguarding the estate and guiding the allocation of superannuation benefits. The team adeptly addresses complexities such as potential claims, blended family dynamics, and protecting at-risk beneficiaries, always coordinating closely with accountants and financial advisers to guarantee a cohesive strategy. Moreover, Shand Taylor Lawyers' expertise in estate planning includes providing counsel on the preparation of codicils, advance health directives, and guardianship issues. This holistic approach ensures that the administration of your estate adheres closely to your intentions. By incorporating these elements, their services are tailored to enforce the testator's decisions with clarity and precision, securing the estate's integrity against unforeseen challenges.