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Commercial Law — Sydney

Commercial law counsel
for serious matters.

Vestara Legal advises businesses, boards, and high-net-worth individuals across corporate, commercial, property and litigation matters. Established 2008.

16+
Years in practice
$4B+
Transactions advised
98%
Client retention
3
Office locations

Our expertise

Practice Areas

We advise clients across six interconnected disciplines. Complex matters often require counsel across multiple areas — we provide that continuity.

01

Corporate & Commercial

Mergers, acquisitions, shareholders agreements, joint ventures and complex commercial contracts drafted and negotiated with precision.

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02

Commercial Litigation

Dispute resolution and litigation across courts and tribunals. We prepare rigorously and resolve efficiently.

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03

Property & Finance

Development agreements, leases, finance transactions and due diligence for commercial and residential property.

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04

Employment Law

Advising employers on contracts, dismissal, workplace investigations and Fair Work compliance.

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05

Intellectual Property

Trade mark registration, IP licensing, confidentiality agreements and brand protection strategies.

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06

Insolvency & Restructuring

Guiding directors and creditors through voluntary administration, liquidation and formal restructuring.

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Our approach

Counsel measured in outcomes,
not hours.

Most commercial law firms are structured to maximise billable hours. We operate differently — our mandate is to resolve your matter as efficiently and favourably as possible.

You will always deal directly with a partner or senior associate who understands the commercial reality behind your legal question.

Commercial clarity

We give you advice that makes sense in a business context, not just a legal one.

Senior-level access

Your matter is handled by experienced practitioners, not delegated to juniors.

Fixed-scope engagements

Where possible, we agree a fixed fee so you know the cost before we begin.

Confidentiality as standard

Strict information barriers and discretion on every engagement.

The team

Our principals

James Hartwell
James Hartwell
Senior Partner — Corporate
Sofía Reyes-Mora
Sofía Reyes-Mora
Partner — Commercial Litigation
Marcus Aldridge
Marcus Aldridge
Associate — Property & Finance
Claire Beaumont
Claire Beaumont
Solicitor — Employment Law

Client results

What our clients say

Vestara handled our acquisition with complete composure. The transaction closed two weeks ahead of schedule.

David Stroud
CEO, Stroud Industries

Their litigation team was methodical, well-prepared, and kept us informed at every stage. Exceptional work.

Rachel Kwan
COO, Meridian Group

We engaged Vestara for our entire employment framework. The quality of their advice is genuinely above what we expected.

Tom Birch
HR Director, Canopy Capital

Engagement process

How we work together

01

Initial consultation

A 30-minute call to understand your matter, determine the right team member, and assess how we can help. No charge.

02

Scope & engagement letter

We agree scope, fees and expected timeline in writing before any work begins.

03

Active advice

You receive clear, written advice with practical recommendations — not hedged legal opinions.

04

Resolution & follow-through

We see the matter through to conclusion and remain available for questions after handover.

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Get started

Ready to discuss your matter?

Arrange a confidential consultation with one of our principals. We respond to all enquiries within one business day.

Contact us+61 2 9123 4567