Corporate Advisory Lawyers Perth

At Summers Legal, we provide clear and practical guidance for companies navigating complex corporate obligations in Western Australia.

Our corporate advisory lawyers in Perth assists businesses with matters under the Corporations Act, support directors with their responsibilities, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements through experienced ASIC compliance lawyers in Perth.

Solving Business Challenges

Operating a business in Perth involves more than day‑to‑day management. From mining and property ventures to emerging startups, each sector faces its own governance and compliance challenges. As a long‑established corporate law firm in Perth, we focus on helping boards and executives understand their duties and implement effective structures. We aim to provide practical, reliable advice aligned with the realities of corporate life in WA.

Regulators and stakeholders are placing increasing scrutiny on how companies are governed, how decisions are documented, and how conflicts and related party dealings are handled. For many clients, this means they need more than template documents. They need a legal team that understands both the law and the realities of running a business in Western Australia.

Our senior lawyer, Paul Summers, helps clients build robust corporate frameworks that support growth, protect directors and officers, and reduce the likelihood of disputes and regulatory issues.

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Corporate Advisory Services We Provide

Board, Director and Shareholder Advisory

We provide practical, ongoing support to boards, directors and shareholders on issues that arise in the day‑to‑day running of a company, including:

• Duties and responsibilities of directors and officers
• Managing conflicts of interest and related‑party dealings
• Board and shareholder meeting procedures and documentation
• Minority shareholder issues and exit pathways
• Clarifying decision‑making authority between the board, management and owners

Our role is to give clear, timely advice so decision‑makers can act with confidence and in line with their obligations.

Corporate Governance and Compliance

Effective governance is essential for managing risk and meeting regulatory expectations. We assist with:

• Reviewing and updating constitutions, shareholder agreements and governance charters
• Corporations Act and ASIC compliance, including continuous disclosure where required
• Governance frameworks for family‑owned, private and closely held companies
• Board policies covering delegations, risk management and oversight
• Preparing and reviewing company registers, resolutions and minutes

We ensure your governance documents reflect how your business actually operates while meeting legal requirements.

Structuring, Capital and Transactions Support

Corporate structure shapes control, risk and value. We advise on matters such as:

• Establishing or restructuring companies, unit trusts and joint ventures
• Issuing, transferring or redeeming shares or units
• Buy–sell arrangements and succession planning
• Capital raising documentation and investor rights (in consultation with your financial advisers)
• Corporate aspects of business and asset sales, mergers and acquisitions

We work closely with accountants and other advisers to align legal, tax and commercial considerations.

Our Approach to Corporate Advisory at Summers Legal

Our firm is known for providing corporate and commercial advice that is practical, responsive and cost-effective. We take the time to understand your business, your industry and your objectives so our advice is grounded in reality, not theory.

For all enquiries, please contact Paul Summers on (08) 9420 8222.

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