Business Legal Audit
A Business Legal Audit is a proactive review of your business designed to identity risks, fill gaps, and give you confidence that your legal foundations are strong.
SPECIAL OFFER
Business Legal Audit for just $400 + GST*
For a limited time, we’re offering a comprehensive Business Legal Audit to help identify risks, compliance issues, gaps in documentation, and opportunities to strengthen your business before problems arise.
*Offer Available for this October only.
This special offer includes:
Initial consultation.
Review of key legal risks and opportunities.
Identification of legal risks and opportunities.
Practical recommendations tailored to your business.
On-site visit for local clients (where applicable).
Written feedback and guidance
OUR APPROACH
A Clear and Practical process
We take the time to understand your business and provide tailored, commercially focused advice.
Discovery Meeting
We meet with you in person, by telephone or via video conference to understand your business, objectives, and concerns.
Information Gathering and Review
We review your key business documents, agreements, structures, and arrangements.
Risk Assessment
We identify legal risks, compliance concerns, document gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
Written Reccomendations
You receive practical, commercially focused advice tailored to your business.
Implementation Support
Where required, we can assist with updating agreements, restructuring arrangements, and implementing recommended changes.
OUR APPROACH
Supporting your business at every stage
We take the time to understand your business and provide tailored, commercially focused advice.
Our business law services include:
Legal Audits of Businesses
Business Acquisitions and Sales
Company Formations
Partnership Arrangements
Financing Matters
Franchising
Shareholders’ Agreements
Business Restructuring
Due Diligence
Commercial Leases
Want to understand the benefits of a Legal Audit?
Our blog explores common legal risks for businesses, why regular legal review matter, and how a legal audit can help identify issues before they become costly problems
Do you need a Business Audit?
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Frequently Asked Questions
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A legal audit is a comprehensive review of your business's legal affairs. It is designed to identify potential risks, highlight areas that may require attention, and ensure your business has the appropriate legal structures, agreements, and protections in places here.
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As businesses grow and evolve, legal risks can develop over time. A legal audit helps identify potential issues before they become costly disputes, compliance concerns, or operational challenges.
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This depends on your business and objectives. Reviews commonly consider matters such as:
Business structure and governance
Contracts and commercial agreements
Terms of Trade
Employment matters
Health and Safety obligations
Intellectual Property
Insurance arrangements
Leases
Succession planning
Shareholder or partnership arrangements
The scope of each audit is tailored to the business being reviewed.
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There is no one-size-fits-all answer. Many businesses choose to undertake a legal audit following periods of growth, changes in ownership, major operational changes, or before significant business decisions. Regular reviews can help ensure your legal affairs remain up to date
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No. Legal audits are most effective as a preventative measure. They help identify risks and opportunities before issues arise, allowing business owners to make informed decisions and plan for the future.
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Yes. Following our review, we provide a written report outlining our observations, identifying potential risks, and highlighting areas that may benefit from further consideration.
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A legal audit can help you better understand your business's legal position and identify matters that may require attention before a sale, acquisition, succession plan, or restructuring.
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The cost will depend on the size, complexity, and scope of the review. We are happy to discuss your business and provide a tailored estimate.
LET’S TALK
Need a Business Audit?
Whether you're launching a new venture, experiencing growth, preparing for succession, or simply want greater confidence in your business operations, a legal audit can provide valuable insight into the legal health of your business.
If you would like to discuss your business legal challenges, our team is here to help.
Contact the team at Sutcliffe Matson Law or book an appointment to learn more about how we can support your business.
