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We help you set up your business for success with the right structure, planning and asset protection.
Enquire now or call us on 03 5273 5273Whether you are a family farm or commercial business, it’s important to set yourself up for success with the right business structure.
The Coulter Legal Agribusiness lawyers understand the needs of farmers and have the experience and expertise to provide clients with complete legal coverage of the Agribusiness sector.
From regulatory compliance, property transactions and commercial finance, to future-proofing your farm with wills, estate and succession planning, Coulter Legal provides business and commercial advice to a broad client base throughout Victoria.
Why work with us?
More than 85 years of experience
Dedicated Agribusiness team
Personalised to your situation
Access to core legal areas
Our Business and Commercial Advice Services
Asset Protection for Agribusiness
There are a number of mechanisms that can be considered for asset protection for a family or farming business. The Coulter Legal Agribusiness team of lawyers has extensive experience in advising clients on the most appropriate structures for their circumstances.
Find out moreBusiness and Landholding Structuring
In an industry that rapidly changes, farming and agricultural businesses are required to become more flexible and seek resources and strategies for success. Coulter Legal can assist with best practice advice for structuring your business to achieve your goals.
Find out moreBusiness Insurance for Agribusiness
In order to mitigate risks and ensure safety, farmers need to ensure they have appropriate insurances in place to protect their farm, their business and their families. Coulter Legal ensures you will be adequately protected in the event something goes wrong.
Find out moreIntellectual Property, Patents and Trademarks
Innovation is an important part of Agribusiness but it is becoming increasingly competitive. Intellectual property (IP), patents and trademarks will help to maximise rewards for your efforts. We can provide advice on the best solution for you.
Find out moreLoan Agreements and Finance
Business structure, financing facilities and cash flow management are major focuses in Farming and Agribusiness. The Coulter Legal Agribusiness team have the expertise to ensure you have access to finance so you can grow your business with adequate working capital.
Find out morePartnership Agreements
Each partnership is unique and there is no one-size-fits-all agreement so it is important to seek legal advice when preparing a partnership agreement. Coulter Legal can help determine the best agreement to suit your purpose to protect your partnership and business.
Find out moreRegulatory Compliance
Whether you are a processor or a farmer, it is important to clearly understand your obligations when it comes to regulatory compliance and seek legal advice where required. The Coulter Legal team can help to ensure you comply with relevant legislation.
Find out moreShare Farming Agreements
Share farm arrangements can take on many forms and it is important that they are properly documented by way of a formal share farm agreement. Coulter Legal can prepare share farm agreements ensuring that both parties are protected and understand their roles.
Find out moreSupply Contract Advice for Agribusiness
There are a broad range of matters which need to be taken into account and included in a supply agreement to ensure you are protected. Coulter Legal provides a range of services related to drafting, negotiating and review of supply contracts to support your objectives.
Find out moreTrusts and Agribusiness Trust Structures
Trusts can beneficial for those seeking a form of asset or personal protection or succession planning options. We have extensive experience in advising and assisting clients in the establishment of trusts and purchase and transfers of property into trust structures.
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