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Business Legal Support Line

Get practical legal guidance before a business issue becomes a bigger problem


Business Legal Support Line


From reviewing commercial contracts and negotiating leases to managing unpaid debts, compliance obligations or expansion plans, timely legal advice can help you reduce risk, avoid costly mistakes and move forward with confidence.

Victorian Chamber members can access commercial legal guidance from qualified lawyers through our partnership with Law Squared, included as part of your membership

Need legal support?

Submit an online enquiry and Law Squared will endeavour to contact you within 24 hours. Alternatively, call the Business Legal Support Line on 03 8662 5155 for help with your enquiry.

Submit an Enquiry

 

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What’s included with your membership
  • A complimentary 15-minute telephone consultation with an experienced lawyer for each new legal matter
  • Access to qualified commercial and corporate lawyers through Law Squared
  • Unlimited enquiries across different commercial legal matters
  • Fixed-fee options if you need further legal support or document review  

Use the service to get quick clarity, understand your options and decide your next step with confidence.   

Commercial legal matters we can help with

Law Squared can provide practical guidance on a wide range of commercial legal matters affecting your business, including:

Contracts and commercial agreements 

Review commercial contracts, supplier and customer agreements, terms and conditions, NDAs, consultancy agreements, software licensing and commercial risk before you commit. 

Business structure and growth 

Understand legal considerations for business set-up, restructures, governance, director responsibilities, capital raising, employee incentive plans and compliance obligations.  

 Property and leasing 

Get guidance on commercial and retail leases, lease negotiations, renewals, subleasing arrangements and early exits.

Intellectual property and trade marks 

Protect your brand and business assets with support on trade marks, intellectual property licensing, brand protection and AI-related content considerations.

Privacy, technology and compliance 

Understand your obligations around privacy, website compliance, data handling, Spam Act requirements and emerging regulatory changes. 

 Disputes and debt recovery 

Clarify your options for breach of contract issues, commercial disputes, debt recovery and enforcing your legal rights. 

 Expanding into new markets 

Plan for international contracts, overseas trade mark protection and legal considerations when growing into new jurisdictions. 

Not sure if your issue is covered? Submit an enquiry or call the Business Legal Support Line on 03 8662 5155 and we’ll connect you with the right support. 

Submit an Enquiry

 

Common business legal questions

  • Can I terminate this contract?
  • What should I look for before signing a lease?
  • A customer hasn’t paid me. What are my options?
  • How do I protect my business name or trade mark?
  • Do our website terms and privacy policies meet current requirements?
  • What legal considerations should we be aware of when expanding interstate or overseas?  
Is my issue covered?

This service provides guidance on commercial legal matters affecting your business. It does not cover employment and workplace relations, family law, wills and estates, criminal matters, tax and accounting advice, immigration, patents, insurance claims or personal legal matters. 

If you are unsure where your matter fits, submit an enquiry or call the Business Legal Support Line on 03 8662 5155 and we’ll guide you to the right support. 

Submit an Enquiry



Need help with employment or workplace matters?

Employment and workplace relations matters are supported through the Victorian Chamber Workplace Relations Advice Line, including: 

  • Awards and pay rates
  • Performance management
  • Unfair dismissal
  • Employee entitlements
  • Workplace compliance
  • Enterprise agreements 

 For these matters, please contact the Victorian Chamber Workplace Relations Advice Line. 

About Law Squared

Law Squared is a modern commercial law firm established in Melbourne, with offices across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Their experience lawyers work with founders, business owners, leadership teams and boards to provide practical legal advice that supports confident commercial decision-making. If further support is needed beyond the initial 15-minute consultation, ongoing legal support is available on a fixed-fee basis for complete cost certainty. 

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Get in touch 

Choose the option that works best for you: 

  • Complete an online enquiry form
  • Call the Business Legal Support Line on 03 8662 5155
    Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm 

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