Legal Services - Contract Law

A contract can be defined simply as an exchange of promises that are legally enforceable. Legal contracts are used to formalise agreements amongst all levels of society. In fact, throughout your business life you will enter into thousands of contracts. They can be as complex as purchasing a business or as simple as dropping off your dry cleaning.

There are four main elements to a contract:

1. The offer  (one party makes an offer to another: if rejected the offer automatically ends)

2. The acceptance (the other party must accept the offer without conditions)

3. The consideration ( the amount each party agrees on, ie: the price of the promise)

4. The intention (the parties entering into the contract must intend to create legal relations)

The Quinn Group legal team has vast experience in all facets of contract law from drafting simple employment contracts to major procurement contracts. Contract law may seem daunting, however our approach enables the client to actively contribute and participate in the contract drafting process. Our straight forward approach to contract law is ultimately client focussed. We endeavour, where possible, to simplify the process and use plain language for our customers, whilst working towards the optimal outcome in the most time efficient and cost effective manner.

We are able to assist you with services and advice in relation to the following areas:

• Property Contracts
• Employment Contracts
• Intellectual Property Contracts and licensing
• Will, Trusts, Deeds and Estate contracts
• Procurement contracts
• Franchising Contracts
• Mortgage and leasing contracts and
• Buying and selling business contracts

We recognise that our role does not finish once the contract has been signed. As The Quinn group is a multi disciplinary practice our clients have access to experienced professionals across a range of fields. This enables us to not only assist you in pre contract negotiations, interpretation of existing contracts and contract litigation if your counterparty fails to meet their obligations but also any other associated business requirements that you might have, such as taxation or accounting compliance obligations.

If you have any queries or require assistance regarding any aspect of contracts or contract law contact us now by submitting an online enquiry form or call 1300 QUINNS or on +61 2 9223 9166.

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As both a legal and accounting firm The Quinn Group are able to offer business legal and accounting services in one location. Visit our Business Accounting Services page to see our range of accounting services available to your business.

Visit our Personal Legal Services page for more information on the wide range of legal services that The Quinn Group can provide to you as an individual.

View all our office locations to find The Quinn Group office nearest you, or call us on

1300 QUINNS (1300 784 667) or on +61 2 9223 9166 to arrange an appointment.

Whilst we have 5 offices located in Sydney, we are also able to meet you at location convenient for you. Additionally, we have web and teleconferencing available for regional, interstate or international clients.