We are focused on our distinct

We have assembled a small but dedicated team of experienced and driven professionals, placing our firm in a position to secure the results you desire.

We are focused on our distinct

Equity Capital Markets

We understand that timely execution of capital raising and management plans is critical to enabling a company or business to effectively implement its strategies.

Commercial and Corporate

QR Lawyers is a specialised legal practice, providing corporate legal services to a range of ASX listed and unlisted public companies, and mid-market proprietary concerns.

Litigation and Insolvency

Our litigation and insolvency team has a wealth of experience, delivering the most commercially relevant advice to businesses, insolvency practitioners and individuals.

Our Services

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At QR Lawyers, we live and breathe our distinct areas of focus. We have assembled a small but dedicated team of experts, placing our firm in a position to secure the results you desire.

The strength of our experience enables us to provide legal services underpinned by a thorough understanding of the commercial perspective. We are adept at identifying risks and working with clients to find the most effective ways around them.

Although we have extensive experience across our key practice areas, our focus is specifically on corporate and commercial law, and insolvency and commercial litigation. If we feel a matter falls outside this core expertise, we will provide a referral to a trusted specialist within our network.

Equity Capital Markets

Effectively implement your business strategies.

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We understand that timely execution of capital raising and management plans is critical to enabling a company or business to effectively implement its strategies.  

We expertly advise companies, underwriters, lead managers and brokers on public and private equity raising, using a variety of financing structures. We pride ourselves on our ability to navigate regulatory and commercial issues quickly and with minimum fuss, allowing our clients to close transactions, move smoothly forward and develop their businesses.

Our advice in equity capital markets includes …

  • IPOs and significant transactions, including major changes to the nature or scale of activities and back door listings
  • capital raisings, including through rights issues, convertible instruments, placements and share purchase plans
  • regulatory approvals and responding to regulatory enforcement action, including routinely liaising with ASX and ASIC representatives
  • conducting due diligence programs
  • management of capital structuring, utilising capital reductions and share buybacks for both public and private companies.

 

Commercial & Corporate

Commercially relevant advice to businesses of all sizes.

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QR Lawyers is a specialised legal practice, providing corporate legal services to a range of ASX listed and unlisted public companies, and mid-market proprietary concerns.

Mergers and acquisitions

Mergers and acquisitions traditionally represent a key and frequently one-off inflection point in the life of any business or company. It is during these times that responsive, well-structured advice and confidence in your legal advisors’ ability to execute the deal effectively, are imperative.  Whether you are buying, selling or merging, let us assist with structure, negotiation and execution, offering transparent advice that will help cut through the often daunting practical, technical and regulatory complexities.

We also advise on:

  • distribution, supply and manufacturing agreements
  • service and consultancy agreements (including executive service contracts)
  • customer terms and conditions and sale contracts
  • share and unit sale and purchase agreements
  • farm-in agreements and royalty arrangements particularly in the mining exploration sector
  • asset sale agreements including particular experience in the sale and purchase of estate agency businesses and rent roll.

General commercial and corporate

We have vast experience when it comes to assisting our clients with all corporate and general commercial legal needs, including:

  • corporate governance
  • ASX and Corporations Act compliance including:
    • advice on continuous and periodic disclosure obligations and the ASX Listing Rules
    • drafting and reviewing notices of shareholder meetings
    • advising in respect of other corporate actions such as shares splits, consolidations and capital returns
    • advising in respect of the establishment of new businesses or corporate restructures
  • documenting agreements between shareholders, unit holders, joint venture partners, traditional partnerships and other consortium arrangements or strategic alliances.

 

Litigation & Insolvency

The skills to expertly manage complex litigation.

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Our litigation and insolvency team has a wealth of experience, delivering the most commercially relevant advice to businesses of all sizes, as well as to insolvency practitioners and individuals. We represent clients across a vast range of industries, regularly appearing before Australian Federal and State Courts and specialist tribunals.

Commercial litigation

Our commercial litigation expertise places our firm in the strongest position to advocate for clients across all forms of litigation, including:

  • contractual disputes
  • insolvency
  • director liabilities
  • Australian Consumer Law
  • trade practices and employment disputes

We have the knowledge, skills and resources necessary to expertly manage complex litigation, while providing all clients with a clear pathway to the timeliest and most cost-effective solution.  Our people advise and represent local, national and multinational clients across a broad range of industries, and in all Australian jurisdictions.

Restructuring and Insolvency

Our restructuring and insolvency team is highly experienced in the complexities of this particular area of the law, and possess the right skills and resources to act effectively and obtain the most satisfactory outcomes for our clients.  With experience in both corporate insolvency and bankruptcy, we can assist with actions and procedures including:

  • voluntary administrations
  • receiverships
  • liquidations
  • insolvent trading claims
  • ATO litigation
  • personal bankruptcy

Our experience encompasses private and public companies, directors, insolvency practitioners, trustees and secured creditors. We strive to always remain up-to-date with the latest developments regarding insolvency law.

Contact Us

Phone:  (03) 8692 9000

Fax:       (03) 8692 9040

Email:  info@qrlawyers.com.au

Address:
Level 6, 400 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

PO Box:
PO Box 16109, Collins Street West VIC 8007

Business Hours
Monday – Friday:  8:30am - 5:30pm