Corporate Law Support

Corporate Law

Corporate Legal Guidance

Business Structuring & Corporate Advice

Corporate decisions shape the future of your business. At TNS Lawyers we guide you from structuring through to exit with clear, pragmatic advice. With strong commercial insight and long-term understanding of how businesses operate, we protect your interests, anticipate risks and support confident decision making at every stage of your business lifecycle.

  • Strategic Structuring – Practical guidance on choosing and setting up the right structure to support long-term growth.
  • Risk Anticipation – Forward-thinking advice that identifies potential issues early and safeguards your commercial interests.
  • Lifecycle Support – Ongoing corporate guidance from setup through expansion, exit or sale to keep your business on track.

Corporate Advisory & Transactions

Business Structuring & Corporate Governance

Our corporate lawyers provide practical, long-term support across business structures, regulatory obligations, governance, ASIC investigations and complex transactions such as mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures. We work closely with accountants and advisors to ensure your business is legally strong, compliant and positioned for sustainable growth.

  • Business Structuring & Registration – Guidance on choosing the right structure and handling ASIC registration.

  • Shareholder & Governance Support – Support with shareholder agreements, director duties and internal governance issues.

  • Regulatory & Compliance Advice – Help with compliance reviews, risk management and ASIC-related matters.

  • Mergers, Acquisitions & Joint Ventures – Assistance with M&A, due diligence and joint venture agreements.

Commercially Focused Corporate Advice That Protects Your Business

Why Choose TNS Lawyers For Corporate Law

We deliver clear, commercially focused corporate advice that supports business owners at every stage. From structuring to governance and major transactions, we protect your interests and reduce risk with practical, long-term guidance.

Strategic Business Structuring

Guidance on choosing the right structure with tax, liability and long-term goals in mind.

Smooth Company Registration

Support with ASIC registration and compliance for a clear and confident business setup.

Shareholder Agreement Clarity

Drafting agreements that define ownership, voting rights and dispute processes.

Director Duties Guidance

Advice on statutory obligations to help directors avoid breaches and penalties.

Compliance & Regulatory Support

Assistance with governance reviews and navigating complex regulatory requirements.

ASIC Investigation Assistance

Support in managing ASIC queries or investigations and reducing associated risks.

Mergers & Acquisitions Expertise

Help with due diligence, documentation and protecting your position in M&A transactions.

Joint Venture Advice

Preparation and negotiation of joint venture agreements with clear responsibilities and protections.

Clear Answers to Common Corporate Law Questions

Corporate Law FAQs Guide

Explore simple explanations to help you understand key corporate law responsibilities and processes.

Does consumer law apply to businesses?

Yes, consumer laws are there to protect the community as well as to promote fair trading and competition.

Under the Corporations Act 2001, a company is a legal entity that performs all the functions of a body corporate, can sue and be sued, has perpetual succession, and can acquire, hold, and sell property.

A partnership is a group of people who share the control, profit, and losses of a business.

There are forms of insurance that are compulsory for Australian businesses, such as workers’ compensation insurance, public liability insurance, amongst a few. Talk to us! We have worked with many insurance brokers who will be able to assist you in this regard.

There would definitely be consequences. For example, since a company cannot be incarcerated like individuals, it could be charged with hefty fines. On the other hand, the directors could be charged criminally (as they are the minds of the company).

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