Practice Areas
At Maguire Legal, we deliver strategic legal solutions grounded in real-world experience. Our services span the following core practice areas, with tailored advice for employers, businesses, and not-for-profits across Australia.
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Resolve disputes efficiently and cost-effectively, while preserving relationships and avoiding litigation.
We assist with:
- Representation for commercial mediation and negotiation strategy
- Contractual dispute resolution
- Conciliation before regulatory bodies (e.g. Fair Work Commission)
- Arbitration proceedings (domestic and international)
- Drafting ADR clauses in commercial contracts
Business and Corporate Law
End-to-end corporate legal advice from startup through to growth, governance, and exit.
Our expertise covers:
- Corporate structuring and restructuring
- M&A including due diligence obligations
- Shareholder agreements and buy-sell arrangements
- Directors’ duties and corporate governance advice
- Advice on ASIC compliance and company secretarial support
Commercial Law
Build strong foundations, safeguard transactions, and operate with confidence in a competitive marketplace.
We advise on:
- Drafting and reviewing commercial agreements (e.g. supply, distribution, service contracts)
- Intellectual property protection
- Joint venture and partnership agreements
- Terms and conditions of trade
- Risk management and consumer law compliance (ACL)
Charity and Not-for-Profit Law
Legal frameworks that empower purpose-driven organisations to thrive in compliance.
We advise on:
- ACNC and DGR registration and reporting obligations
- Governance for boards and committees
- Drafting or updating constitutions and rules
- Mergers, wind-ups, and structural reviews
- Fundraising, sponsorship, and grant agreements
Discrimination and Human Rights Law
Protecting organisations through advocacy, compliance, and early resolution.
We act in matters involving:
- Unlawful discrimination (sex, race, disability, age, religion)
- Sexual harassment investigations and complaints
- Equal opportunity and affirmative action compliance
- Human rights breaches under the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic)
- Representation before VCAT, AHRC, and state human rights commissions
Employment and Industrial Relations Law
Comprehensive support for employers across all aspects of workplace law.
Our services include:
- Drafting compliant employment contracts and independent contractor agreements
- Advising on award coverage, wage compliance, and casual conversion
- Representation in unfair dismissal and general protections claims
- Workplace investigations and disciplinary procedures
- Enterprise bargaining, modern award interpretation, and NES compliance
- Transfer of business and transfer of employment
Small Business Advisory
Practical legal solutions designed specifically for startups and small enterprises.
We help small businesses with:
- Setting up company structures and partnerships
- Business sales, acquisitions, and succession planning
- Contract enforcement
- Custom employment documents and HR compliance
