We advise across a broad spectrum of legal banking and finance matters, acting for parties ranging from private lenders to small business owners.
We adopt a commercial and solution-based approach to help clients navigate to a central outcome efficiently in situations where multiple parties have differing interests.
Our expertise in Banking & Finance include:
Our legal director and principal, Michael Leonard, has acted for some of Australia’s largest mercantile debt collection agents throughout his 30 years in legal practice. In that time, he has gained significant insight into corporate and personal debt recovery.
With corporate and personal insolvency at the core of our practice, we understand debt more than most. Whether you owe or are owed a debt, our firm possesses specialist legal knowledge and more importantly, strategy, that will place you in the best legal and practical position to recover or defend your debt.
Our relationship with Australia’s leading insolvency and turnaround professionals means that not only do you have access to quality legal strategies, but also to insolvency professionals should you require their services.
Our Debt Recovery services range from:
As part of the corporate structuring process, Shareholder Agreements are vital to ensure that proper provisions have been made for the smooth operation of businesses. Having acted for both large prestigious corporate entities and small businesses, Ark Legal’s exposure to corporate clients from every facet of commerce means that we’ve seen it all.
With more than 40 years of combined legal experience in corporate restructuring, succession planning and corporate litigation, Ark Legal is well positioned to advise you and your shareholders of common pitfalls to avoid that many shareholders neglect to consider.
Our Shareholder Agreement services range from:
At Ark Legal we understand that good and proper Corporate Government can mean the difference between operating an efficient business or unnecessarily putting out spot fires which can easily be avoided.
Having acted for a multitude of corporate clients operating in areas such as banking, finance, professional services, property and construction, Ark Legal is poised to advise you on establishing good corporate governance specifically tailored to your industry and requirements. Whether you want to update your current corporate governance procedures or explore options available to you, Ark Legal is ready to provide you with quality and practical legal solutions.
Our corporate Governance services range from:
Succession Planning is often an afterthought for the majority of Australian business owners until they experience one of those life or near life changing events that make them think, “What will happen to my business if I’m not there to manage it?” Whether it be serious illness, death, physical incapacitation, mental incapacitation or retirement, all Australian business owners ought to have a sound succession plan.
As a full service corporate practice, Ark Legal is poised to walk with you in ensuring that your succession transitions as smoothly as possible. Our legal yet practical approach to succession planning will ensure , that provisions are made for the most common and uncommon pitfalls.
Our Succession Planning services range from:
The sale of a business involves several crucial steps to ensure a seamless handover to the new owner – including due diligence, contract drafting and review, negotiation, exchange and settlement.
Purchasing and selling are critical junctures in the lifecycle of a business, emphasising the importance that you seek appropriate advice before you buy or sell a business. To ensure your acquisition or sale of a business runs smoothly, contact our team of lawyers to enquire how we can assist you in your journey.
Our Purchase & Sale of Business services range from:
Your intellectual property (IP) distinguishes your business from other competitors in the market.
Some of the most valuable assets of your business include your business logo, name and brand.
With a trademark, our team can help you create, commercialise and protect your most valuable assets.
Our Intellectual Property services range from:
