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International Services

International Law Services

Whether you are an international business wishing to operate in Australia, or an Australian business seeking to operate internationally, Patterson Houen & Commins has the knowledge and resources to assist your business.

Through our membership and association with MSI Global Alliance, Patterson Houen & Commins can provide you with services including advice in the following areas:

Appropriate legal establishment, company, branch, joint venture etc;

• General taxation consequences of the establishment;
• Local taxation and duties;
• Local stamp duty;
• Industrial relations and human resources questions including service contracts
and superannuation;
• Intellectual property questions (including trademarks, copyright and trade secrets);
• Directors and corporate officers;
• Trading conditions;
• Trading and business requirements including Trade Practices and Fair Trading legislation;
• Occupational health and safety questions;
• Environmental consequences of the establishment;
• Leasing or purchase of premises; and
• Finance.