Top-quality, top-tier trained and commercially pragmatic.
Uncompromised quality without the burden of inhibitive cost
Zed is a network of top-tier trained lawyers who operate on-demand to service client needs, when you need it. We source top-tier talent only, lawyers who are experts in their field and now find themselves at the cutting edge of practice, or the best in-house fitouts Australia wide.
We know your typical law firm has big overheads — marble and mahogany isn’t cheap. If you want quality without paying for our fit out, we’re here. If clean, commercially pragmatic and appropriately risk-tolerant legal advice and support is what you’re after, we’re on your side.
Areas of Practice
Areas we cover. And, bloody well, too.
Corporate, general commercial + advisory
Zed.Law takes care of the majority of commercial or corporate law from commercial contracts, partnership agreements, joint-ventures, service contracts, employment and related engagement agreements and advice, shareholder deeds, transaction docs, company constitutions and target due diligence and deal support.
We adopt best in market project management tools to give you full visibility of the delivery roadmap, and login-credentials to track our progress on a time basis (if that’s what you’re into).
Startup, business formation + growth protection
While any commercial firm can set up a business, not many can give you strategic structuring and growth-strategy advice in the way a consultancy-law firm like Zed.Law can. Why? Because we've been there and done it with businesses that have nothing to do with legal services.
We will tailor your corporate setup, trust structures, service and holdco’s, right risk plan, complete with permit applications, insurance policies, and more, so you can worry less about liabilities and concentrate on growing your business.
Liability + Risk
Whether you run a cafe, creative agency, recording studio, construction company or an eCommerce website, all businesses need to minimise their legal liability and risk.
Privacy concerns; data-security issues; cyber-risk and responses to allegations of breach; Insurance claims? No problemo with Zed.Law on your team.
Intellectual Property
Intellectual property are among the most important aspects to business goodwill to protect in today’s competitive creative market.
With so many channels and constantly replenishing feeds to watch out for, tracing the ownership and originality of a design, brand name, or invention needs the laser-focused eye of a trained lawyer.
We’ll handle the search, application, and filing process of Australian (and where relevant, international) trademarks, copyrights, and patents. And if your idea has been infringed upon, our litigators and litigation firm partners will negotiate the best possible licensing and settlement agreements.
Employment advice and disputes
Demystifying labour and employment law requires finesse, strategic communication, and, in many ways, empathy.
At the end of the day, employment law is about people and their experience as workers, and each case is profoundly personal. We’ve been successful on every occasion dealing with shafted employees, and we act for clients as employers navigate Australian employment law terrain. Employee or employer: our clients couldn’t be happier.
Digital media, blockchain and decentralised tech
The internet, software, and technology are so pervasive that we can’t remember having ever lived without them.
They make our lives simpler, but behind the curtain are fluctuating challenges in protection and monetisation; challenges that our firm stays two steps ahead of.
We’ve helped startups and entrepreneurs develop, license, sell, and maintain ownership over their creations, and are quickly becoming a trusted legal advisor and partner for cryptocurrency and blockchain projects, both nationally and internationally.
Estate planning, wills and probate
In a world of alternative facts and fake news, at leat there’s one thing we can’t disagree on: we all kick the bucket sooner or later.
We’re still surprised at the number of people who don’t have enforceable Wills. The last thing anyone in your family needs is an estate dispute, or to have the state take care of your estate for you (and charge your estate fees that could have otherwise gone to beneficiaries) so Zed.Law offers clear Will drafting to ensure that any chances of your estate being contested to are minimised as much as possible.
Migration, visas and mobility
Need help with navigating Australia’s complex visa, migration and permanent resident regime?
Zed does the work, makes it simple(r), and walks with you along the way. It’s time consuming and very paperwork heavy, but we’ve got you covered.
Dispute resolution
With top-tier firm training and our varied experience, we understand how to resolve disputes better than many.
We look for a win-win where possible, and always avoid court if we can. Where litigation is the only viable way forward, we bring in the big guns.
We take pride in clearly explaining and navigating the often foggy landscape of the law and we’ll give you clear and honest advice on success likelihood and outcomes.