Commercial & Corporate
The Avant Law experts are well-versed in supporting the unique legal requirements that doctors face. Whether you are embarking on practice ownership, growing or selling we can support your legal needs.
Commercial and corporate expert advice through all stages of your practice
Our Commercial and Corporate services at Avant Law can support you and your medical practice for success. From advising on the most appropriate business structures and working with your financial advisors to create a sustainable business model, to creating service agreements and settling disputes, our team can assist you in navigating every step of practice ownership. We handle the daunting administrative tasks of preparing the requisite agreements, registration and incorporation, registration and incorporation, allowing you to focus on what matters most – your patients. When it’s time for growth or transition, our team can guide you through corporate sale or purchase with confidence knowing that if any disputes ever arise, we are there to help achieve a resolution.
Legal advice for practices
The Commercial and Corporate team provide support to doctors and other health professionals embarking on practice ownership, growing an existing practice, buying or selling an established practice and many other commercial requirements throughout the lifecycle of owning and working in a private practice.
Business sale and purchase
If you choose to buy or sell a practice, we can assist with taking care of due diligence and searches, preparing deal documentation, negotiating and executing the agreement, and taking care of post-completion actions.
Establishment structuring and partnerships
For advice on the best structure for your medical practice – we can provide advice and set up the structure that is best for you.
Commercial contracting
We support medical practices with all aspects of commercial contracting, large or small. This includes all aspects of contracts for medical supplies, or competitive tendering of larger-value procurement.
Dispute resolution
If you are after advice on matters such as navigating a dispute with a supplier who will not meet their obligations Avant Law can assist. We can also assist if you are looking to address concerns with the level of service you are receiving from your corporate health facilities and service provider.
Data Protection & Privacy
Australia has well-defined privacy laws that organisations need to abide by. Whilst there are some entities that are excluded from these laws, having robust policies, clear guidelines and action plans in place, can help organisations retain their reputation and protect their clients (including in circumstances of a data breach).
Your commercial resources
Enjoy our range of Commercial and Corporate resources. From expert articles, tailored checklists to past webinars we are here to help.
About Justin
Justin Fung is a lawyer and the Head of Commercial and Corporate in our Avant Law team. Justin has over 15 years’ experience advising in commercial, corporate, risk, compliance, governance, regulatory enforcement and dispute resolution and advises clients in the private and public sectors. He was previously General Counsel of a national allied health group of companies and held Group and Divisional Head of Legal roles in a major ASX-listed health company, whose operations covered medical and dental centres, allied health, pathology, diagnostic imaging, assisted reproductive technologies, day surgeries and hospitals. Prior to these in-house legal roles, Justin was an Executive Counsel with the global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills where he practiced for over 10 years.
Starting a practice
Thinking of starting or buying a practice? Take a look at this checklist and consider all the requirements for embarking on a new business.
Payroll Tax
This checklist aims to assist medical practices in identifying potential ‘red flags’ that may increase the risk of payroll tax liability.
Cybersecurity self-assessment
Our checklist will help you assess how effectively your current systems and protocols protect patients, staff, and the community against potential data breaches.
Prohibited Practices
It is essential to review your pathology or diagnostic imaging service provider arrangements to ensure they do not include prohibited benefits, which could leave your practice liable for serious civil or criminal penalties.
Privacy Obligations for Health Service Providers
Our tool assists health service providers in navigating compliance requirements in accordance with the APPs and the Privacy Code. It also supports observance to other relevant privacy laws and principles specific to your jurisdiction.
Buying a Medical Practice
If you’re planning to purchase a medical or healthcare business, our checklist will help you understand what to consider and identify during the acquisition process.
Disclaimers
IMPORTANT: Avant Law Pty Limited is an incorporated legal practice and not a partnership. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. Legal practitioners employed by Avant Law Pty Limited are members of the scheme.
