Corporate Advisory
Corporate Structuring & Group Reorganisations
Fit-for-purpose holding, operating and IP structures aligned with risk, growth and commercial objectives.
Company Incorporation & ASIC Registrations
End-to-end setup including constitutions, share classes, officer appointments and ASIC lodgements.
Constitutions & Replaceable Rules
Bespoke constitutions addressing governance, pre-emptive rights, decision-making and dispute pathways.
Shareholders’ Agreements & Subscriptions
Clear entry, exit, funding, pre-emption and drag or tag mechanics designed to protect value.
Founders’ Arrangements & Vesting
Founder roles, cliff and vesting schedules, good leaver or bad leaver provisions and IP assignment.
Board & Governance Advisory
Practical governance frameworks tailored to the organisation’s stage, strategy and regulatory profile.
Directors’ Duties & Conflicts
Duty mapping, conflicts management, related-party controls and governance improvement.
Delegations of Authority & Board Charters
Clear decision rights, signing limits and charters that streamline approvals and accountability.
Company Secretarial & ASIC Compliance
Registers, minutes, annual statements and change lodgements maintained accurately and on schedule.
Meetings, Notices & Resolutions
AGM and EGM packs, proxy materials and member communications prepared to meet legal requirements.
Related-Party Transactions
Chapter 2E analysis, approvals and documentation designed to reduce challenge and governance risk.
Financial Assistance & Whitewash
Compliant processes for company-funded share acquisitions, including approvals and board protections.
Dividends, Capital Reductions & Buy-Backs
Solvency testing, documentation and filings supporting clean capital management.
Employee Share Schemes & Incentives
ESS or ESOP rules, offer documents and ongoing compliance with tax and Corporations Act requirements.
Executive Service & Incentive Arrangements
Contracts, STI or LTI plans and post-employment restraints designed to remain commercially workable.
We also advise on governance frameworks, board processes, shareholder rights, capital management and ongoing corporate compliance.
Time-Based Fees
Our fees are generally calculated by reference to the time required to complete the work and the seniority of the lawyers involved.
Generally applies to: disputes, litigation, urgent matters and work where the scope may develop as the matter progresses.Fixed or Staged Fees
Fixed or staged fees may be available for clearly defined work where the scope, assumptions and required deliverables can be identified in advance.
Availability depends on: the nature of the work, certainty of scope, urgency and any material assumptions or exclusions.Scope, Costs & Funding Requirements
Before substantive work begins, we discuss the proposed scope, likely costs and any funding requirements relevant to the matter.
Confirmed in writing: the applicable charging basis, scope of work and relevant costs information are set out in the engagement documentation.The appropriate fee basis depends on the scope, complexity, urgency, evidence, procedural requirements and the work required. Any available fixed or staged arrangement is confirmed in writing.
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Minority Shareholder Oppression
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Our Legal Process
The legal system can be complicated and overwhelming, but MC Lawyers & Advisers is here to help you navigate it. Here is our clear, secure and efficient process.
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Initial triage assessment & conflict checks
We identify you, confirm we can act, discuss your matter, and ascertain your objectives.
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Strategy & scope
We outline options, define the scope and costs, and agree on a tailored strategy.
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Evidence & preparation
We collect documents, contact key parties, and prepare filings.
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Resolution & updates
We pursue negotiation, mediation or court, and keep you updated at every milestone.