Due to our extensive experience working within corporations, we know what businesses want and can deliver efficient and effective legal solutions without the distractions and overheads of traditional law firms, enabling us to provide cost effective outcomes.

For all intents and purposes, we are happy to appear as your in-house legal team, including being in your office as needed and agreed to work with your staff.

Like senior members of your organisation, our team are available when you need us, delivering solutions-focused advice and results in a practical, affordable and timely manner.

The ZOPA team are leading lawyers with respect to the drafting and negotiation of sponsorship, licensing and supply agreements.

We have acted for rights holders and rights acquirers/buyers for major international events, and with respect to some of Australia’s largest Media Rights agreements.

Our services extend to all aspects of the sport, media and entertainment industry, including cross-border supplier and financing agreements and operational contracts required for security, staging engineers, sound technicians, fencing and associated services.

A comprehensive Business Sale/Purchase Agreement is crucial in limiting risk and liability. It details the purchase price, settlement date, and other critical terms of the transaction.

We will work with you to identify and prepare the correct type of agreement, drafting and negotiating the agreement with the vendor or purchaser, conduct due diligence and identifying potential risks, ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, advise on the legal implications of the transaction (including employees) and facilitate a smooth and legally sound transfer of ownership.

A commercial lease is a legally binding agreement between and landlord and tenant to lease a property for business purposes. It outlines the terms and conditions of the lease, including rent, lease duration, permitted use of the property, and maintenance responsibilities.

Navigating commercial leases requires careful consideration of both legal and business implications, making it crucial to understand the agreement before signing, including the application of the Retail Leases Act.

We are experienced in advising both landlords and tenant on their rights and obligations under commercial leases and preparing the required documentation, including Disclosure Statements.

Probate is a legal process that confirms the validity of a will and appoints an Executor to administer a deceased person's estate.

A grant of representation is issued by the Supreme Court of Victoria, either as probate if there's a Will or letters of administration if there is no Will. This grant gives the Executor or Administrator the legal authority to manage the estate, pay debts, and distribute assets according to the Will or legislation.

It can be a difficult and emotional time for the Executors or Administrators and the beneficiaries entitled to a share in the estate. We work closely with Executors and Administrators to guide them through the process and manage issues, such as challenges from third parties, as they arise.

Our team understand privacy and, due to working in high profile businesses, understand the reputation and financial costs of privacy breaches.

Our team are experienced in conducting privacy compliance audits, determining compliance with Australian, GDPR and US privacy laws and implementing programs that comply with the requirements of these jurisdictions.

Our experience in the field of stadia redevelopment and construction agreements is extensive, including working on and negotiating agreements with respect to the acquisition and user/rights agreement for most major sporting venues in Australia, with both venue management and government.

The ZOPA team regularly oversee reviews of company agreement templates, including employment agreements, service agreements and SLAs.

We are also undertake reviews of company policies and procedures, and implement changes, including governance reviews for multi-subsidiary companies.

Further, we are available to undertake workplace and integrity investigations and overseeing subsequent legal proceedings.