Business is risky enough - legal advice shouldn’t be.
Clear legal support for Australian businesses that want certainty — not surprises.
One poorly drafted contract can cost your business far more than legal advice ever will.
Principal-led I 24-hour response
Most legal problems don’t start with a dispute.
They start with something small that was overlooked.
One issue, if left unchecked, can consume time, cash flow and energy — or worse.
But accessing quality legal advice can be expensive, time-consuming and can often feel needlessly overcomplicated.
Legal advice shouldn’t feel unpredictable or unclear.
We offer:
Transparent pricing
Clearly defined scope of work
No unexpected invoices
You know exactly what you are paying for — before we even start.
There are three challenges that businesses commonly face when it comes to legal matters: cost, time and documentation that is unnecessarily confusing.
This is where Barratt Commercial Law can help you
Sensible pricing
We’ve removed our overheads so you can cover yours.
No plush CBD offices or expensive leather couches - just clear, practical legal advice that supports your business, without the extras you don’t need.
Speedy response time
We are a principal-led, agile practice - we deliver fast, accessible, and focussed support.
You will hear from us within 24 hours, guaranteed.
Clarity
We help you make sense of complex legal issues.
We cut through jargon and fine print to deliver simple, actionable solutions.
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How we work
Tell us what you need
Contact us for a free 15-minute call, where you tell us what your business needs.
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Receive a quote
Clear scope upfront and transparent pricing.
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We deliver clear, practical advice
We take care of the small print, so you can get back to growing your business.
What we do
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Fast commercial contract reviews
Risk identification and practical solutions
Plain-English advice so you know exactly where you stand
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Business terms and conditions
Confidentiality/non-disclosure agreements
Shareholder agreements
Services, consultancy and contractor agreements
Employment and sub-contractor agreements
Wet and/or dry hire agreements
Novation agreements
Guarantees and indemnities
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Strategic lease advice, including under retail lease legislaltion
Commercial and retail lease agreements (drafting and setup)
Lease reviews and negotiation
Lease renewals, extensions, variations and assignments
Heads of agreement and offers to lease
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Directors’ duties and liabilities (unlisted companies)
Corporate governance advice
Risk management through commercial structuring
Built for business owners
Barratt Law was established to support Australian small and medium enterprises — the backbone of the economy.
I grew up in a family business and have seen firsthand the pressure of running a business: managing cash flow, negotiating contracts, dealing with uncertainty and risk.
Over the past 20 years — across private practice and in-house roles — I have advised clients ranging from ASX-listed companies and financial institutions to family businesses and start-ups.
That experience shapes how I work.
My focus is simple: practical, commercially grounded advice that helps you run your business with confidence.
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I qualified with a BA LLB in South Africa in 2002, and, after completing my articles of clerkship, I qualified as a lawyer, notary and conveyancer in 2006.
Being a serial student, I also completed the NQF Level 9 coursework towards a Masters Degree in Corporate and Commercial Law, and I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning.
I later qualified as an Australian solicitor, and was duly admitted as a lawyer in New South Wales and also in Western Australia.
“Barratt Law gave us confidence that our interests were fully protected before entering the deal.”
Testimonials
“Barratt Law provided clear, practical advice on a complex contract and helped us avoid significant risk.”
“Thanks to Barratt Law, we identified key issues early and negotiated strong, commercially sensible terms.”
Fee options
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We prefer to provide clear, upfront pricing so you know exactly what you’re paying — no nasty surprises or blown out costs.
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We know that, for matters where scope evolves or timing is uncertain, our clients find that an hourly arrangement may be more efficient and cost-effective.
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Your external in-house legal team.
We work with SMEs as an extension of their business, providing ongoing legal support without the cost of a full-time in-house lawyer.
Most contractual disputes don’t arise from major projects — they tend to start with everyday agreements such, as service contracts or supplier terms.
Download our free article that reveals a common contract clause can sink or save your growing business - and how to ensure your business is protected through it.
FAQs
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Most legal issues arise from small oversights in contracts that only become visible when something goes wrong.
One poorly structured agreement can cost far more than getting it right upfront.
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AI can draft words. It cannot assess risk, negotiate terms or ensure enforceability in your specific situation.
Legal advice is not just about what a document says — it is about what it does.
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Using a lawyer is a bit like having insurance in place. A lawyer can limit the disruption that your business faces due to contractual disagreements and reduce your exposure to penalties, damages or legal claims.
A lawyer can you you time and revenue by protecting against preventable issues and provide exit options for when things do go wrong.
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Barratt Law mostly operates on a fixed-fee basis. This means we don’t charge based on the time spent on your matter - costs that can quickly escalate.
Instead, we provide a clear, upfront fixed-fee quote. This is the total amount you will pay for our legal services, regardless of how much time is required to complete your matter.
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Absolutely. We offer a complimentary 15-minute initial consultation where we can get to know each other and we can can get a better understanding of your business needs.
You will have a chance to explain your legal issue and we will ask a few key questions.
We’ll then outline how we can assist and the steps we would take to address your legal matter.
This consultation is completely free, with no obligation to engage our services.
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Easy! Send us an enquiry via the "get started" button, and let us know what type of legal support you need. After you have submitted this online form, we will contact you within one business day to get a better understanding of how we can help you.
We will then issue your fixed fee quote, which will clearly explain what the services cover, and an estimate on how long it should take to deliver those services. You can accept the quote by signing and returning the engagement letter that we will send to you, and we’ll be in touch by phone or email to give you the support you and your business need.
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We have a virtual office in the Perth CBD, but the best way to reach us is to message us through our contact forms or email info@barrattlaw.com.au.
We predominantly operate our legal services online, as this gives us the flexibility and agility to work faster and more affordably.
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