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Private Companies

Practical Legal Solutions for Every Stage of the Business Lifecycle

We work with private companies at every stage of their business journey, from start-up structures to exit strategies, delivering practical legal solutions that support growth and protect stakeholder interests.

Our approach combines technical expertise with commercial insight to help private enterprises navigate complex transactions and governance requirements.

Madgwicks Lawyers pride themselves in their skill set

September 3, 2026

What happens to your family business when you are no longer there to run it?

For many family business owners, their business is more than a source of income and wealth. It represents years (sometimes generations) of hard work, personal sacrifice and family investment.

August 31, 2026

Victoria’s planning reforms – what has changed and what do developers need to know?

Victoria’s planning system is undergoing its most significant reform in decades. For developers, landowners and investors, the changes are intended to make the planning process faster, more transparent and more predictable while maintaining standards around design, amenity and community outcomes.

July 13, 2026

Discretionary Trust minimum tax – much to consult on

On 8 July 2026 Treasury released a consultation paper asking for feedback on the design of the proposed discretionary trust minimum tax announced in the Federal budget.

June 22, 2026

Consumer Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 – Changes to Sale of Land Act 1962 affecting both Vendors and Purchasers to Property Transactions

Currently before Parliament is the Consumer Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 (Bill), which proposes, among other things, significant changes in relation to section 32 vendor statement requirements and the early release of deposit monies.

May 21, 2026

Proposed Minimum Tax on Discretionary Trusts – Has this been thought through?

The shock announcement that the Government will impose a 30% tax on discretionary trust distributions raises so many questions that one has to wonder whether the proposal was fully thought through.

May 14, 2026

Trust structures under pressure – restructure or lose efficiency but be warned of the dangers!

By now, most would have heard about what the significant changes announced by the Federal Government in this year’s Federal Budget concerning, amongst other things, trusts.