A Meritas member firm.
Melbourne / Victoria / AUSTRALIA
Member Contacts
laurance.davis@madgwicks.com.au
Young Lawyer
Nicola.Carnevale@madgwicks.com.au
About Madgwicks
Madgwicks is a progressive Australian business law firm servicing local, national and international clients. Our staff pride themselves on responsive legal services driven by a passion for client success.
The firm develops close working relationships with clients, providing practical commercial advice, focusing on legal solutions to achieve our clients’ goals. Our clients view us as a crucial business partner as we have an intimate knowledge of their business, industry and the specific project. We position ourselves as a key element to the success of a project, and our clients view us as such.
The relationship between client and law firm is of extreme importance. Madgwicks places great emphasis on establishing an open, trusting and strong relationship with our clients. The value the firm places on relationships is reflected in the internal culture of the firm which has many long term professional and support staff employees.
The firm’s clients include private and listed corporations, financial institutions, professional firms, business and private individuals. Madgwicks has clients in a diverse range of industries, including manufacturing, retailing, business services, energy, information technology, financial services, funds management and superannuation, building and construction, property development, transport, agribusiness, marketing, tourism and hospitality.
Our lawyers are skilled in handling the needs of overseas companies wishing to invest in Australia and are familiar with the rules and procedures relating to foreign investment in Australia.
Establishing operations in Australia
A great place to do business and a safe place to operate a business, Australia represents an attractive proposition for offshore companies looking to grow their global operations.
While Australia’s stable Government and well established legal system make it a low risk place to invest, companies looking to start operations face a myriad of registration and compliance issues. It is essential to get the right professional advice prior to commencing operations to give your business the best chance to flourish.
Madgwicks expertise for inbound clients
The core advisor for businesses planning to start up operations in Australia is a legal firm. Madgwicks has a team of highly experienced lawyers who:
- are experienced in establishing businesses from offshore
- have specific industry experience and knowledge
- are accessible and eager to establish a long term relationship with an in-bound company looking to start up operations in Australia
- provide a comprehensive range of services covering every aspect of business start up
- are well connected in business circles with the ability to source other specialist advisors as well as facilitate alliances, suppliers and relationships with potential clients.
Our legal services for business start-ups include:
- Structuring of business
- Employment contracts and workplace relations compliance
- Tax structuring compliance
- Intellectual property
- Commercial advice
We can also assist clients in respect to migration law matters as well as finding and leasing property and identifying other key service providers such as accountants and business advisors.
Services offered to Meritas members and their clients
- Free 30 minute consultation
- Introduction to key contacts
- Use of meeting rooms
- Advice on accommodation
- Immigration and relocation assistance
- Assistance with tickets to Melbourne events
Doing business in Victoria
Consistently rated as one of the world’s three most liveable cities by the Economist Intelligence Unit, Melbourne’s quality of life is the envy of the world. Melbourne has a vibrant multicultural community, outstanding arts, food and wine, Australia’s best shopping, and diverse sporting and leisure opportunities.
The city has temperate climate with four distinct seasons. Although Melbourne can get quite warm in the summer, coastal breezes and a cool change are never far away. It’s an ideal climate for a wide variety of open-air sports and leisure activities.
Victoria is small in size compared to other Australian states yet is responsible for a quarter of Australia’s economic activity. Victoria is the manufacturing, services, innovation and knowledge powerhouse of Australia. Victoria’s talent pool is young – nearly half the population of 5.5 million is under 35 – and well educated. Victorians’ diverse origins foster an outlook of tolerance and internationalism.
Victorians are highly educated thanks to a concentration of world-class universities and training institutes in the state. Victoria enjoys Australia’s most advanced and best connected system of road, rail and marine transport infrastructure. It also offers fast, reliable and cost-effective access to utilities.
