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Your Award-Winning Legal Team
Helping Aussie retailers to operate legally and protect their business with dedicated commercial legal services.
The Commercial Law Firm of Choice for Aussie Retailers
Australia's Leading Commercial Lawyers in Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane
Running a retail business can be incredibly rewarding, but it’s not without its challenges. Here at Gladwin Legal, we understand the intricacies and difficulties of the retail sector, which is why our expert retail lawyers are specialists in supporting Aussie commercial businesses in buying, selling, and operating legally while minimising risks and controlling costs. As a highly awarded commercial legal firm with extensive retail expertise, we have built an exceptional reputation for providing specialised, cost-effective legal advice for retailers to help protect their business interests and reach their goals.
- Why Choose Us As Your Commercial Lawyer?
About Gladwin Legal
As a leading retail lawyer in Australia, it’s important to us that your business is fully legally protected every step of the way and that it can grow profitably and sustainably without legal issues getting in the way. It’s important to us that we help you make deals, not break them. We move fast and don’t ‘over-lawyer’ anything. We are commercially savvy and pride ourselves on practical, useful advice to make things happen.
We believe in different. We love what we do and operate far more dynamically than the old school commercial law firms. Our specialist retail expertise means we’re not reinventing the wheel with every new challenge. Our flat fee and subscription structures mean tailored, expert advice is easily obtainable to every retailer, large or small. Call now for a free consultation and ask us to quote – you might be pleasantly surprised!
Our team of retail lawyers and commercial solicitors is friendly, solution-oriented and approachable, with a very careful eye for detail. We believe in pragmatic solutions that don’t cost the earth. We see ourselves as a business enabler to help you achieve your goals to grow. That’s why we won the NORA Legal Team of the Year in 2018.
Searching for a trusted commercial law firm in Australia? Look no further. We provide a fresh approach to retail law by leveraging time-saving digital tools. We are always accessible no matter what part of Australia you are in – we can meet in your office, our office, or we can simply conference call online.
Rosalyn, the firm’s founder, has always worked in retail, in her father’s family-run jewellery store, behind the scenes, or as an in-house lawyer in Myer. Her knowledge, experience and passion for commercial law and the retail industry run deep. Learn more about Rosalyn.
Explore Our Commercial Legal Services
Ready to kickstart your business? Our start-up lawyers provide the expert legal advice and support you need to set your new business up for success.
Our expert small business lawyers help you grow your small business with confidence while mitigating unnecessary costs and liabilities.
Get trusted legal advice on LMCT promotions for your business with Gladwin Legal’s retail promotions experts.
At Gladwin Legal, we specialise in making ASIC compliance simple and stress-free, so you can focus on running your business without worrying about the paperwork.
Selling on a digital marketplace or running an online store? Our team of specialist E-commerce lawyers have you covered.
Our trademark lawyers can advise you on all aspects of trademark law to help you protect your brand and register your trademark.
Your Trusted Retail Law Firm
Gladwin Legal understands the pressures facing our clients in the retail industry and that whilst it’s important to minimise risk and understand legal obligations, it’s also important to keep tight control over costs and time frames.
We’re known for our pragmatic advice, top-quality service and excellent value for money. We’re also very easy to work with. Above all, however, you can rely on us to get the job done.
Knowing you have a specialist commercial legal team in your corner means you can get on with growing your retail business while we keep you protected. It’s peace of mind for you and expert advice that will save your business time and money, many times over.
Speak to the commercial lawyers at Gladwin Legal today!
- Meet Our Commercial Law Team -
Your Experts in Retail Law
Rosalyn Gladwin
Principal
Josh Gladwin
Practice Leader | Disputes and Litigation
Alessandra Dela Cruz
Lawyer
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our commercial lawyers provide legal advice and representation for businesses on a range of matters including contracts, leasing, compliance, intellectual property, business structuring, and dispute resolution. We help protect your business interests and ensure your operations meet legal requirements.
It’s best to consult a commercial lawyer early—whether you’re starting a new business, entering a lease or commercial agreement, or dealing with a dispute. Early commercial legal advice can help prevent costly issues down the track.
While not compulsory, it’s strongly recommended. Commercial and retail leases can contain complex clauses that may not be in your best interest. As a trusted commercial lease lawyer can review, negotiate, or explain the terms so you fully understand your rights and obligations. We can also assist with contract drafting, due diligence, negotiations, and settlement for the sale and purchase of a businesses.
Absolutely. We can assist with reviewing franchise agreements, advising on your rights and responsibilities as a franchisor or franchisee, and helping with any disputes that arise. In fact, we advise on a range of commercial agreements, including, but not limited to:
It is critical to seek legal advice as soon as possible. As trusted commercial lawyers in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, we can help you understand your position, explore resolution options (like negotiation or mediation), and represent you if the matter proceeds to litigation.
We offer flexible fee structures to make sure commercial legal advice is accessible to retailers and businesses Australia-wide. We aim to provide cost transparency and will discuss fees upfront before starting work on your matter.
Simply get in touch with our commercial lawyers via phone, or fill out our online enquiry form below to book a FREE initial consultation. We’ll discuss your needs and advise the best way forward.
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What Our Clients Say About Us
Rosalyn and Megan helped me get my online business ready to launch 3 years ago and I'm so very grateful that I reached out to them.Three years on we're still going strong and just had both legal documents updated by Rosalyn & Megan. Both times the whole process was super transparent, effortless (on my end), and very professional.
It is refreshing to find great service and communication in the corporate world.Gladwin Legal are just that but more specifically Roslyn Gladwin, the actual person behind the name brings these qualities to the table coupled with a deep knowledge of retail law and matched expertise
I had the opportunity to experience the expertise of Gladwin legal; they assisted our business with contract agreements and provided us with valuable advice.The process was professional and always responsive to our needs. Thank you, Rosalyn and all the team at Gladwin Legal.
Gladwin Legal is a firm that understands retail. Their advice is prompt and pragmatic, and they take a proactive approach to contract negotiations. It allows us to focus on what we do best, designing, brand building and retailing, while they look after the legal issues.
Gladwin Legal is an exceptional law firm which has worked closely with our business in a range of legal matters including corporate restructure, IT agreements, privacy policy and trade mark applications. They understand the technicality of agreements and can draft, explain and negotiate these in plain English. We look forward to the continuing assistance from the team at Gladwin Legal in developing and growing our business.