Tony provides effective legal strategies to business negotiates and documents transactions and facilitates the resolution of commercial disputes. With 30 years experience, he brings commercial nous and judgment to find cost-effective solutions to commercial transactions and disputes.
Tony is an Associate Member of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia and has a Diploma in Applied Finance from the Institute. He is the Honorary Solicitor for the Royal Humane Society of New South Wales.
Tony negotiates and documents commercial arrangements. He has been involved with the Australian Submarine Corporation over complex defence procurement contracts, British Telecom in joint ventures, film production contracts. More recently Tony has been involved in a merger and acquisition in the surf wear industry and the development of aged care facilities.
Tony has been involved in licensing and distribution agreements for trade marks and other intellectual property, both in Australia and internationally and designs.
In the area of franchising, in which Tony has a particular interest, he uses his expertise in commercial leases, intellectual property, negotiating and documenting the sale and purchase of businesses, finance documentation, employment issues and selecting appropriate business structures to produce a comprehensive business and legal solution to franchisees and franchisors.
Tony also regularly acts in employment matters for both employers and employees, drafting employment contracts, advising on termination of employees, restraints of trade, confidential information and litigation involving unfair dismissal and unfair contracts in the Industrial Relations Commission. Tony has written articles on the new Fair Work Australia regime.
Tony has been involved in many disputes and court cases involving companies and shareholders, trustees and beneficiaries and partners in business. He regularly appears in the Local, District and Supreme Courts of New South Wales and the Federal Court of Australia and well understands the litigation process. To resolve commercial and employment disputes, Tony uses a variety of resolution methods including negotiation and mediation. He uses that knowledge and experience to guide clients into finding commercial and costs effective solutions for their disputes.
Testimonials:
“Tony has all the necessary legal skills but more importantly has commercial nous and judgment.”
Richard Granger, director Southern Cross Equities Ltd.
I have utilised Tony’s services from a personal and business perspective and on all occasions he has been well informed, diligent and considered in his opinion as to what action should be taken. He has met any deadlines we have imposed and remained measured and calm when under pressure to deliver. We value his integrity, diligence and broad legal knowledge very highly.
Fiona L Archer
Director, Private Wealth Management JB Were
“ Tony has assisted our travel business in relation to commercial contracts and liability issues and personally in relation to succession planning for our business. Tony has a good grasp of commercial realities. He is responsive, sympathetic, professional and approachable. And his fees are competitive.
Claudia Rossi and Roger Hudson
Directors
Mary Rossi Travel “
Caring is not a word one usually associates with lawyers, but Tony manages to combine quality hard-edged commercial advice with genuine care for his clients. He takes the time to explain sometimes intricate issues in lay language. Having him in my corner makes me feel confident.”
Peter Tankard
Managing Director Sylex Industries
Tony and his staff have been extremely efficient and helpful when we needed advice about our office leases, buying franchises, company structures, and other small business issues which arise from time to time. Tony is very approachable, and it is refreshing to have Tony's direct line, and often have him answer the phone himself."
Rupert Macarthur Onslow
Director ITP Sydney and Eastern Suburbs
Tony’s ability to originate clear international legal contracts and to deconstruct, interpret and then simplify the legalese used in many US and global high technology contracts is reassuring and of great value to our company ...
Graham Hellestrand, CEO Embedded Systems Technology
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