The team has extensive knowledge in all aspects of commercial, corporate and property law. The professional person advising you will be the person you will have direct access to during the term of our retainer.
Neil O'Shea / Partner
Email: noshea@nrglegal.com.au
Neil has been a practising lawyer for over 25 years working in some prominent law firms before breaking away 10 years ago to start his own business with partner Graeme Jolly.
Neil draws on his commercial and accounting credentials when advising on transactions thus providing a financial perspective to his
Email: noshea@nrglegal.com.au
Neil has been a practising lawyer for over 25 years working in some prominent law firms before breaking away 10 years ago to start his own business with partner Graeme Jolly.
Neil draws on his commercial and accounting credentials when advising on transactions thus providing a financial perspective to his
legal services.The ability to read
and interpret
balance sheets, profit and loss statements and cash flow statements
is critical in assisting clients in their commercial transactions. Being able to
ensure the relevant protection mechanisms are inserted in the legal documentation
is also essential.
Neil is skilled in communicating with clients in a way that not only offers strategic legal advice, but also explains complex legal terminology and principles in plain English. This puts his clients at ease, as they understand the full scope of his advice.
For over 15 years Neil has been the main commercial lawyer for a major Australian company in the Lawn and Turfcare Equipment and Irrigation industry. That work has involved him advising in relation to numerous aspects of law including Intellectual Property, Employment, Trade Practices, Corporations Law; and the negotiation and drafting of many types of commercial documentation including dealer agreements, distribution agreements, sponsorship agreements and confidentiality agreements as well as assisting in due diligence investigations in business and company acquisitions.
In addition to his experience in general business matters Neil has extensive experience in all types of property transactions, including the sale, purchase, leasing or mortgaging of residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural properties; and in acting for property developers who have required option agreements, building contracts and joint venture agreements. As part of that experience in real property matters Neil also provides advice in relation to Land Tax and Stamp Duty issues.
Neil's clients range from individuals, families, small and medium sized businesses and companies, to large companies with international business transactions. Business areas of these clients range from personnel/recruitment, retail, wholesale, computer hardware and software, building construction and development, mortgage broking and dental equipment to large-scale turf and lawn care maintenance and irrigation.
Neil is skilled in communicating with clients in a way that not only offers strategic legal advice, but also explains complex legal terminology and principles in plain English. This puts his clients at ease, as they understand the full scope of his advice.
For over 15 years Neil has been the main commercial lawyer for a major Australian company in the Lawn and Turfcare Equipment and Irrigation industry. That work has involved him advising in relation to numerous aspects of law including Intellectual Property, Employment, Trade Practices, Corporations Law; and the negotiation and drafting of many types of commercial documentation including dealer agreements, distribution agreements, sponsorship agreements and confidentiality agreements as well as assisting in due diligence investigations in business and company acquisitions.
In addition to his experience in general business matters Neil has extensive experience in all types of property transactions, including the sale, purchase, leasing or mortgaging of residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural properties; and in acting for property developers who have required option agreements, building contracts and joint venture agreements. As part of that experience in real property matters Neil also provides advice in relation to Land Tax and Stamp Duty issues.
Neil's clients range from individuals, families, small and medium sized businesses and companies, to large companies with international business transactions. Business areas of these clients range from personnel/recruitment, retail, wholesale, computer hardware and software, building construction and development, mortgage broking and dental equipment to large-scale turf and lawn care maintenance and irrigation.
Graeme Jolly / Partner
Email: gjolly@nrglegal.com.au
Graeme has over 18 years experience as a practising solicitor and nearly 10 years as a founding partner of NRG Legal.
As someone with Japanese heritage, Graeme has an intimate understanding and knowledge of Japanese language and culture, which has involved him in numerous cross-jurisdictional
Email: gjolly@nrglegal.com.au
Graeme has over 18 years experience as a practising solicitor and nearly 10 years as a founding partner of NRG Legal.
As someone with Japanese heritage, Graeme has an intimate understanding and knowledge of Japanese language and culture, which has involved him in numerous cross-jurisdictional
matters, including acting for an Australian Liquidator of a subsidiary company pursuing the holding company in Japan. Graeme also acts for a number of Japanese companies based in Australia whose businesses range from mining and resources, trading, real estate, relocation,security, travel, hotel/resort, restaurant and franchising.
Apart from his experience in Insolvency Law, in which he regularly acts for liquidators, receivers, controllers and managers, Graeme has had extensive experience in property and business related transactions. Most notably he acted for a large international outdoor advertising group which included advising and acting on the purchase of various advertising companies and businesses to compliment its core outdoor advertising business, drafting subscription and shareholders agreements, loan agreements, and assisting in due diligence. During a very dynamic expansion period for the group, Graeme drafted licenses, joint venture agreements, service and distribution agreements and was instrumental in advising the group on multi-billboard agreements, which included rail networks in Victoria and various airports and service stations around Australia.
Graeme routinely acts for small and large hospitality clients in the purchase and sale of restaurant and hotel businesses, including their leasing and liquor license requirements.
Recently Graeme acted for the purchaser of one of the largest tracts of farming land in Queensland of approximately 240 000 hectares in size. He also acts for developers in sales of residential and commercial premises in large-scale developments in the Sydney CBD.
Apart from his experience in Insolvency Law, in which he regularly acts for liquidators, receivers, controllers and managers, Graeme has had extensive experience in property and business related transactions. Most notably he acted for a large international outdoor advertising group which included advising and acting on the purchase of various advertising companies and businesses to compliment its core outdoor advertising business, drafting subscription and shareholders agreements, loan agreements, and assisting in due diligence. During a very dynamic expansion period for the group, Graeme drafted licenses, joint venture agreements, service and distribution agreements and was instrumental in advising the group on multi-billboard agreements, which included rail networks in Victoria and various airports and service stations around Australia.
Graeme routinely acts for small and large hospitality clients in the purchase and sale of restaurant and hotel businesses, including their leasing and liquor license requirements.
Recently Graeme acted for the purchaser of one of the largest tracts of farming land in Queensland of approximately 240 000 hectares in size. He also acts for developers in sales of residential and commercial premises in large-scale developments in the Sydney CBD.