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Before signing a retail shop lease, carefully review the lease term and renewal rights, rent and review mechanisms, outgoings, fit-out and make good obligations, permitted use, assignment rights, and any requirement to provide a personal guarantee or security. It is also critical to ensure the lease and disclosure statement comply with applicable retail leasing legislation. Vojdani Lawyers provides detailed lease and disclosure reviews, negotiates commercially fair terms, and manages communications with landlords to minimise risk, avoid hidden costs, and protect your future position.

Speak with us before committing to your retail lease.

Buying property off the plan involves purchasing a property before it is built or completed. This process can offer benefits like locking in today’s prices and having choices in design or finishes. However, it also comes with specific risks such as potential delays in construction, changes in market value, and differences between the finished product and the initial plans.

At Vojdani Lawyers, we assist developers by drafting clear, thorough off-the-plan contracts and disclosure statements that protect the developer’s interests while satisfying buyer protection requirements. For buyers, we provide detailed advice to help you understand your rights and obligations, identify potential risks, and negotiate favourable terms to secure your investment with confidence.

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Before purchasing commercial property, it is essential to conduct thorough legal and commercial due diligence. This includes reviewing the contract of sale, title and encumbrances, existing leases, zoning and planning controls, outgoings, building compliance, environmental risks, and any development approvals affecting the site.

Failure to properly investigate these matters can expose buyers to unexpected liabilities and reduced asset value.

Vojdani Lawyers conducts detailed due diligence reviews, identifies risk early, and advises on structuring the transaction to protect your investment.

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A put and call option agreement is a legally binding arrangement that gives one party the right to require a sale (put option) and/or the other party the right to require a purchase (call option) of property at a future time, on agreed terms.

These structures are commonly used in development projects, commercial transactions, and staged acquisitions where timing, funding, or approvals must be managed strategically.

Vojdani Lawyers drafts and negotiates put and call option agreements that clearly define trigger events, exercise periods, pricing mechanisms, and risk allocation.

Speak with us to structure your option arrangements with certainty.

Australian property law and regulations can be complex for foreign investors, including restrictions on certain purchases and approval requirements from the Foreign Investment Review Board. We guide foreign investors through compliance, due diligence, and structuring transactions to maximise investment security and return.

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A clearly structured partnership agreement should clearly define each partner’s roles and responsibilities, capital contributions, profit distribution, governance processes, dispute resolution mechanisms, and exit arrangements. Without clear documentation, misunderstandings can quickly become costly disputes.

Vojdani Lawyers prepares tailored agreements that provide certainty, minimise risk, and protect the future stability of your business relationships.

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A shareholders agreement is a legally binding contract between shareholders that governs their rights, obligations, and how the company is managed. It is important because it:

• Protects the interests of all shareholders, including minority shareholders
• Establishes clear decision making processes and voting rights
• Provides mechanisms for resolving disputes and avoiding costly litigation
• Sets out how shares can be transferred or sold, helping prevent unwanted third parties from becoming shareholders • Details exit strategies and plans for events such as the death, incapacity, or departure of a shareholder
• Clarifies the company’s management structure and board appointment rights By having a shareholders agreement, your business gains stability and clarity, reducing the risk of conflict and protecting your investment. It complements the company’s constitution with tailored provisions specific to your needs.

At Vojdani Lawyers, we draft and negotiate comprehensive shareholders agreements that secure your business interests and support long term success.

Contact us to discuss how a shareholders agreement can help safeguard your company’s future.

Licensing agreements allow one party (the licensor) to grant another (the licensee) the right to use intellectual property, such as trademarks, patents, copyrights, or technology, under agreed terms.

These agreements are essential for businesses looking to expand their products, services, or brand presence without transferring ownership.

A well drafted licensing agreement clearly defines the scope of the licence, duration, fees or royalties, quality control, confidentiality, and termination conditions. At Vojdani Lawyers, we help you negotiate and draft licensing agreements tailored to your commercial goals while protecting your rights and minimising legal and financial risk.

Contact us to ensure your licensing arrangements are legally compliant and commercially effective.

The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a national online register that allows secured parties (such as lenders, suppliers, or lessors) to register security interests over personal property. Registration provides public notice of that interest and is critical to preserving priority if a debtor defaults or becomes insolvent.

Personal property that can be registered includes vehicles, machinery, stock, equipment, and intangible assets such as intellectual property and licences.

Vojdani Lawyers advises financiers, suppliers, and businesses on structuring, registering, and enforcing security interests under the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth).

Contact us to ensure your security interests are properly protected.

A General Security Agreement (GSA) is a document that grants a secured party a security interest over all or substantially all of a borrower’s present and future assets. It is commonly used by lenders and financiers to secure repayment obligations.

To protect priority and ensure enforceability against third parties, the security interest created under a GSA must be registered on the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR).

Vojdani Lawyers advises lenders and businesses on drafting, reviewing, registering, and enforcing General Security Agreements to ensure priority and protection.

Contact us to structure and secure your financing arrangements.

Retirement village contracts often involve complex arrangements relating to residence rights, ingoing contributions, recurrent charges, exit entitlements (including deferred management fees), and care provisions. These agreements can significantly affect your financial position and retirement security.

We provide clear, practical advice to ensure you fully understand your rights, obligations, and financial exposure before signing. Where appropriate, we negotiate terms to improve certainty, transparency, and protection of your interests, so you can move forward with confidence.

Contact us to review your retirement village contract.

Choosing to move into a retirement village is both a lifestyle and structural decision. Beyond the legal documentation, it’s important to assess whether the village’s services, community environment, accommodation type, and long-term care options align with your personal needs and future plans. Consider practical matters such as visitor policies, pet arrangements, levels of independence, and how the village supports changing health circumstances over time.

Vojdani Lawyers provides measured, independent guidance to help you evaluate your options and make a well-informed decision suited to your stage of life.

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A Will is a legal document that outlines what should happen to your assets, personal belongings, and responsibilities after you pass away. It allows you to decide who will inherit your estate, who will

care for your minor children, and who will act as your executor (the person you appoint responsible for carrying out your wishes).

If you pass away without a valid Will, your estate will be distributed according to the rules set out in the Succession Act 1981 (Qld). This legal framework determines who receives your assets, usually beginning with your spouse and children, but it may not reflect your personal wishes or unique family circumstances. This can create confusion, delays, and even disputes among family members and friends.

Having a professionally drafted Will provides you with confidence and peace of mind knowing that your wishes are clearly documented and legally enforceable. At Vojdani Lawyers, we take the time to understand your situation and ensure your Will is legally valid and easy for your loved ones to navigate when the time comes.

Esports and gaming law involves unique intellectual property, licensing, sponsorship, platform, and competition arrangements specific to digital and media-based industries. The commercial models, regulatory frameworks, and monetisation structures differ significantly from traditional sectors. We combine established commercial law expertise with sector-specific knowledge to assist teams, developers, sponsors, and businesses operating in the simulation industry including cockpit and flight simulator manufacturers navigate this fast-evolving space with clarity and confidence. Contact us to discuss your esports, gaming, or simulation matter.