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Commercial Law
Done Differently

Forward thinking lawyers for forward thinking businesses
Aventus delivers expert legal advice without complication.

Welcome

With over 17 years of dedicated service, Aventus Commercial Lawyers offers a comprehensive range of commercial legal services. Our enduring success is a testament to our innovative approach to service delivery and the deep trust we establish with our clients. Whether you’re seeking a new legal advisor or engaging with legal services for the first time, you’ve found the right partner in us.

Our franchise and commercial lawyers boast experience from some of the world’s most prestigious law firms and as in-house counsel for leading Australian corporations. We leverage this vast expertise to deliver practical, accessible, and cost-effective legal advice to every client, on every matter. This client-focused approach has earned Aventus the trust of many of Australia’s renowned companies and franchise groups. We take pride in our role and are eager to include your business, regardless of its size or the stage in its lifecycle, in our distinguished client network.

Brent Marks – Director, Aventus

About Aventus

At Aventus Legal, our dedicated commercial lawyers partner with you to avoid legal pitfalls and enhance your business’s value. We commit to understanding your business thoroughly and ensuring that our legal advice always aligns with your specific business objectives.

Our approach deviates from the traditional law firm revenue model. We don’t charge for every minute or bill for every phone call or email. Instead, we foster open communication with our clients, encouraging regular interactions to ensure your business operates within legal compliance and at peak efficiency.

While our primary goal is to help you prevent legal issues, we are also here to support you through any challenges that may arise. The legal landscape can be complex, but at Aventus Legal, we strive to simplify your experience with the law, offering clear, actionable guidance every step of the way.

Some Kind Words

"ZEN Energy have been using Aventus for almost 10 years and they have been instrumental in establishing our franchise network. From documentation preparation to the ongoing management of our franchisee and licensee networks, Aventus has been there all the way. Aventus are always readily contactable and practical in the guidance they provide. We highly recommend Aventus for all your commercial and franchise matters."

ZEN Energy Systems

"Green Homes Australia have been using Aventus for its franchise matters from the very beginning, through to our recent expansion into New Zealand. Brent has an exceptional grasp of franchise law and has been a great source of guidance throughout our franchise journey. Aventus have become a key consultant and advisor in our management structure as we plan business growth. We contact Brent regularly to discuss a variety of matters and he always provides practical and readily implementable legal and general business advice. Aventus’ fee proposition is unique in the industry and we are never afraid to contact Aventus regardless of the issue or question. Aventus are our guardian angels."

Green Homes Australia

"Aventus has been the ‘go-to’ law firm for all REISA’s legal matters for over 10 years. Aventus has particular expertise in the real estate industry, and we have used them for everything from standard business advice, to the preparation of REISA’s suite of standard form real estate contracts. As a testament to Aventus’ skill and experience in the real estate space, REISA regularly engage Aventus for the development and delivery of both accredited nationally recognised training and professional development training to the real estate sector. Brent and the Aventus team are renowned in the industry for delivering pragmatic advice that focuses on practical solutions rather than burying you in costly legal theory lessons. Aventus are first class operators."

The Real Estate Institute of South Australia (REISA)

Our Philosophy

At Aventus Legal, our philosophy is grounded in partnership and practicality. We believe in forging strong, trusting relationships with each client, treating your business objectives as our own. Our commitment extends beyond mere legal advice; we focus on delivering solutions that are not only legally sound but also practically viable and economically sensible.

Our unique approach to legal service is shaped by decades of experience across diverse sectors. We pride ourselves on being approachable and accessible, breaking down complex legal jargon into clear, actionable advice. This client-centric approach ensures that we cater to the needs of both seasoned businesses and those new to legal services, making us a trusted partner at every stage of your business journey.

Innovation, integrity, and inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do at Aventus Legal. We strive to continuously evolve our practices to meet the dynamic needs of our clients and uphold the highest standards of the legal profession.

Aventus is a commercial law firm, focusing on providing legal services to the following industry sectors:
Our overarching attitude of fostering mutually beneficial relationships with our clients permeates everything we do. In fact, it’s what makes us so different from the ‘typical’ law firm.

Innovative

At Aventus we adopt a ‘whole of business’ approach. While we do undertake individual matters on occasion, we find that doing so in the absence of a broader understanding of our client’s business and business objectives can sometimes lead to a compromised outcome.

We also like to operate on a ‘by project’ basis where we provide fixed fee quotes for specified outcomes. This works best both for us and for your business as it provides a transparent and defined scope of works, and eliminates the risk of an alarming cost blowout and the dreaded bill shock.

Practical

No one wants to waste valuable time that could be better utilised on more important tasks. At Aventus, we will always provide you with practical and easy to implement advice, rather than pages of legal jargon.

Often it only takes a simple phone call or email to us to answer your question on the spot. If it is a legal issue, we will provide you with the advice you require (often, on the spot). Similarly, if it doesn’t require any legal advice, we will tell you that too! This is just another way in which we deliver genuine value for our clients, while sparing them the pain of navigating the legal maze alone.

The biggest frustration for businesses wishing to engage a lawyer has been the fear of the dreaded six-minute unit, and the potential for uncontrollable cost blowouts.

Affordable

At Aventus, we take the approach that prevention is better than a cure. We encourage our clients to interact with us regularly to update us with developments in their business, or to simply ask that niggling question that has been at the back of their minds. For this kind of interaction, we simply do not charge. When a matter does require further work, we will tell you whether or not a fee will be involved, and exactly what that fee will be. Honesty and full transparency are our promise to you.

We also offer our franchisor clients a unique fee arrangement where they rarely have to pay any legal fees for most routine matters. We find it’s the most efficient way to service our franchise clients’ legal needs and it’s why our franchisors choose to stay with Aventus for the long haul.

If you’d like to discuss how this arrangement works, we would welcome your call or email.

Some Kind Words

"Shaw Family Vinters and Ballast Stone Estate Wines have been using Aventus since they opened their doors in 2005 and we have never been disappointed in the services they have provided us. As a former in-house lawyer to Australia’s biggest wine company, Brent has a unique and comprehensive knowledge of our industry and the challenges it faces. Brent can easily apply that experience to our everyday matters and has assisted us greatly to maintain and enhance our operations both locally and in overseas markets."

Shaw Family Vintners – Ballast Stone Estate Wines

"Brent and the Aventus team originally set up the Ready Steady Go Kids franchise system for the company we bought the system from, and since the acquisition we have continued to use Aventus for all our franchise matters. Brent and Aventus have been approachable and practical in all their advice, and we have expanded rapidly with their assistance and guidance. We are now using them to expand internationally into India, the UK and Singapore. I highly recommend Aventus for anyone considering starting a franchise, or already have a franchise system and are looking for a great lawyer."

Ready Steady Go Kids

"As a not for profit community organisation it is important we get the best and most cost effective advice possible. Aventus has assisted us greatly in our charity operations, regularly on a pro-bono basis. We have used Aventus for our corporate work and project work, along with our regular liaison and contracting with Government. Aventus are always been a tremendous supporter of our cause and of the charity sector generally."

Cornerstone Housing Ltd – Teen Challenge SA

Contact Us





    T: 1300 294 539

    Canberra

    Level 1
    33 Allara Street
    Canberra ACT 2601

    All Mail To:

    4/18 Austin Street, Griffith ACT 2603

    Ph: 1300 294 539/02 5119 3041

    Email: info@aventus.com.au