Corporate, Commercial & Property Law
From start-up companies to large listed companies, we provide solutions across the full risk spectrum of business and property transactions. We focus on what’s relevant to your business within your sector to achieve the right solution.
Elit Lawyers by McGirr & Snell provides tailored solutions to clients across a range of corporate, commercial and property transactions. We are highly regarded for providing top-tier advice without the big firm costs.
Our clients range from start-ups to small and medium enterprises to large listed companies, across a wide range of industries including transport and logistics, engineering, building and construction, aged care, information systems, hospitality, electrical, financial services, pharmaceutical, franchising, agriculture, manufacturing and retail.
We also know that things don’t always go to plan. Working closely with our litigation team, we will support you through all aspects of a transaction.
Through embracing the spirit of entrepreneurship and modern collaboration we have adopted a model where our clients are at the centre of everything we do and become part of the journey, rather than removed from it.
We know how to negotiate smart commercial outcomes.
Expertise
Sales of business contracts
Mergers and acquisitions
Contracts, including development, negotiation, drafting, finalisation, guarantees and indemnities, ongoing management, performance evaluation and variations
Assisting all companies (including early stage businesses) with corporate governance, documentation and fundraising, including seed funding and capital raising
Shareholder and Partnership Agreements
Investor Agreements
Vendor, supplier, reseller arrangements
Directors' duties and liabilities
Joint ventures
Corporate restructures
Finance and financial services advice
Regulatory compliance for international companies conducting business in Australia
Intellectual property protection and enforcement
Corporate governance, regulation and risk, disclosure and reporting obligations
Acquisitions of Real Property
Off-the-plan contracts for multi-lot residential and commercial subdivisions
Agreements for lease, leases, renewals, subleases, licences and advice on leasing issues
Converting general law land titles, boundary adjustments, adverse possession applications and other aspects of land titling
Compulsory acquisition and valuation appeals
Expertise
Since the firm launched, Elit Lawyers by McGirr & Snell have won multiple awards, including:
Executive of the Year - Finalist
This award recognises Danielle Snell as an outstanding leader setting the benchmark for excellence in the legal profession.
Most Influential Lawyer - Changemaker
This esteemed award recognises Danielle Snell for her significant contributions to the legal profession across the areas of innovation, diversity and leadership.
NewLaw Firm of the Year - Finalist
The Lawyers Weekly ‘New Law Firm of the Year’ award recognises “game changers” in the legal profession, with the firm’s make-up and model taking a different approach to the traditional law firm offering.
Litigation Rising Star
This distinguished honour names Danielle Snell amongst top barristers and solicitors under the age of 40 whose successes in high stakes litigation belie their age.
Most Influential Lawyer - Changemaker - Australasian Lawyer (Danielle Snell)
This esteemed award recognises Danielle’s significant contributions to the legal profession across the areas of innovation, diversity and leadership.
Litigation Rising Star - Lawyerly (Danielle Snell)
This distinguished honour names litigators who contribute above and beyond to their profession, becoming “entrepreneurs and mold breakers who have risen by seizing on the uncertain times the cards have dealt them”
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"This was a “David v Goliath” fight as our dispute was with a large global corporation. The attention, compassion and guidance that Danielle and the team showed us was absolutely incredible."
CEO & Founder
National mental-health support organisation
We recently instructed Danielle from Elit Lawyers by McGirr & Snell to help with a legal dispute. As a small purpose led business, this was a “David v Goliath” fight as our dispute was with a large global corporation. This dispute was during a very emotional time as we were in the middle of a global pandemic, Melbourne’s sixth lockdown, homeschooling and no childcare – all while trying to keep our small business alive.
The attention, compassion and guidance that Danielle and the team showed us was absolutely incredible. I have 10 years legal experience myself and even with that, I was reluctant to litigate, especially during such a difficult time. However Danielle always gave us confidence in knowing that she was in our corner and always working for our best interests, so my reluctance was quickly appeased.
Today I am pleased to share that David defeated Goliath and we could not be more thrilled with the result we received thanks to Danielle and the team from Elit Lawyers. Danielle not only saved our company, but ensured that we could continue doing the good work we were previously and helping improve the lives and mental health of mothers across Australia.
I could not recommend Danielle and the team from Elit Lawyers more highly. I am *hoping* that I will never need their services again, but feel very reassured knowing they are there and always in my corner.
Thank you Danielle and team.
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"Danielle is a well-known and respected lawyer who knows how to handle difficult and intensive litigation."
Queens Counsel, Devers List
Victorian Bar
Danielle Snell is a very intelligent and impressive lawyer whom I have worked with in my role as senior counsel on various litigation matters. She is a well-known and respected lawyer who knows how to handle difficult and intensive litigation. Danielle combines a deep knowledge of the law across many practice areas with a practical approach to litigation, and is authentic and charismatic in her dealings with others.
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"Danielle and Robert demonstrate outstanding expertise and approach all matters methodically with a clear and practical focus..."
Chief Operations Officer
Peak industry body for fire protection
As Chief Operating Officer it is extremely important to work with lawyers who are easily accessible, honest and trustworthy. We have briefed Elit Lawyers by McGirr and Snell across various legal disciplines and now use them as our “go to” solicitors. Danielle and Robert demonstrate outstanding expertise and approach all matters methodically with a clear and practical focus on achieving the best possible result.
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"Danielle demonstrated a refreshing and unique ability to narrow the issues, and succinctly explain complex matters."
General Counsel
Leading home building company
Having worked alongside Danielle in litigation matters I have found her approach to be thorough and strategic. In particular, Danielle demonstrated a refreshing and unique ability to narrow the issues, and succinctly explain complex matters.