How are fees structured?

All engagements are fixed fee, agreed in writing before work begins. No hourly billing, no surprises.

How does fixed-fee pricing work?

Before work begins, we provide a written scope and a fixed fee. You know the cost before you commit. No open billing, no hourly surprises. If additional work falls outside the agreed scope, we discuss and agree the fee before proceeding — never invoiced retrospectively.

What happens if work falls outside the agreed scope?

Every engagement includes a defined scope agreed in writing before work begins. If additional work is needed beyond that scope, we discuss and agree the fee before proceeding - never invoiced retrospectively without prior agreement.

Who actually handles my matter?

The person you instruct is the person who executes — every call, every document, every negotiation.

What types of clients do you work with?

We work with private capital investors, fund managers, family offices, founders, and operating businesses — on their investments, regulatory obligations, and commercial arrangements. We also advise clients expanding internationally or deploying capital into or out of Australian markets.

What is the Free Diagnostic Call?

A 30-minute call at no charge to understand your matter and confirm whether we are the right fit. No obligation. No fee. It is a diagnostic conversation, not a sales pitch.

Do you advise on cross-border transactions?

Yes. We have direct in-house experience executing cross-border transactions across the Australia-UAE-CIS corridor — FIRB applications, offshore holding structures, multi-jurisdiction deal execution, and foreign investor documentation. We also advise Australian clients deploying internationally.

Yes. Arthur Legal & Advisory Pty Ltd is an Incorporated Legal Practice (ILP) regulated by the NSW Law Society.

OUR SERVICES

Three areas of focus

Institutional-quality advice across investments and transactions, superannuation and regulatory matters, and corporate and commercial law. Fixed fees.

Investments & Transactions

We advise on every stage of the deal lifecycle — from initial structuring and review through to documentation, negotiation, and completion.

Our experience spans fund investments (LP agreements, trust deeds, IMs, subscription documents, side letters), direct and co-investments, M&A (share sale, asset purchase, warranty and indemnity, FIRB), joint ventures and SPVs, and capital raises (convertible notes, SAFEs, preference shares, founders agreements, ESS).

For cross-border matters, we have direct experience with the Australia–UAE–CIS corridor and multi-jurisdiction deal execution.

WHO IT'S FOR

Private capital investors and family offices reviewing fund investments or executing direct deals
Fund managers launching or operating a fund
Acquirers and vendors in M&A and business sales
Australian investors deploying internationally
Offshore investors entering Australian markets

ENGAGEMENT TIERS

TIER 1

Review & Risk Assessment

Review of the key deal documents (IM, LP agreement, subscription documents, or equivalent), written risk assessment, and a 30-minute debrief call. Covers one fund or transaction.

TIER 2

Structuring and Execution

End-to-end deal execution: structuring, negotiation, documentation, and completion within a capped scope. Work beyond scope agreed in writing before commencing.

TIER 3

RETAINER

Annual Legal Partner

Priority access and ongoing coverage for investors and fund managers with recurring deal flow. Covers all three practice areas under one annual retainer.

Individual documents (à la carte)

Fund documents: Trust Deeds ·LP agreement review · LP agreement · IM / PPM review · Subscription agreement · Side letter · Management deed review

M&A: Share sale agreement review · Asset purchase agreement review · Heads of agreement · Warranty and indemnity deed · FIRB application support

JVs & co-investments: JV agreement draft · Co-investment agreement draft · SPV constitution · Unitholder agreement

Capital raising: Convertible note · SAFE agreement · Founders agreement · Subscription agreement · Investor rights deed

Superannuation & Regulatory

WHO IT'S FOR

SMSF trustees with investment-active funds, private investments, LRBAs, related party arrangements
Financial advisers and AFSL holders managing SoA/RoA compliance and advice obligations
APRA-regulated fund trustees and RSE licensees
Platforms, SMA/MDA operators, and PDS issuers
Mutual banks, and ADIs navigating licensing and APRA obligations

ENGAGEMENT TIERS: SMSF

TIER 1

Core Compliance

Trust deed review, investment strategy document, trustee queries, and a written compliance summary. Excludes structuring advice, LRBA, and NALI/NALE analysis.

TIER 2

Structuring and Execution

All Tier 1 inclusions plus NALI/NALE analysis, LRBA safe harbour review, private investment participation agreements, and in-specie transfer structuring.

TIER 3

RETAINER

Premium Governance

All Tier 2 inclusions plus quarterly portfolio reviews, succession and control planning, a BDBN review, an annual written risk summary, and priority access.

Individual documents (à la carte)

Individual documents are available as standalone fixed-fee engagements. All items include senior-level review, written advice where applicable, and a finalised document. This is bespoke advisory work — not template deed production.

SMSF compliance: Trust deed review, written advice, and redline · Trust deed amendment with written advice memo · Non-lapsing BDBN with written advice · Investment strategy review and update

SMSF investment structuring: LRBA structuring advice, safe harbour review, and bare trust deed · NALI/NALE written analysis and risk memo · Private investment participation agreement (SMSF co-investing)

Financial advice and AFSL: SoA legal review and compliance markup · FSG legal review and update · Client service agreement (bespoke draft) · Breach identification and response framework

We advise across the full spectrum of Australian superannuation and financial services regulation — from the SMSF trustee managing a fund with private investments to the RSE licensee navigating APRA's evolving expectations.

TIER 3

RETAINER

Platform/Product Advisory

SMA/MDA agreement review, PDS drafting, custody and cash account agreements, platform T&Cs, product governance frameworks.

TIER 2

Structuring and Execution

All Tier 1 inclusions plus template document updates, AFSL condition monitoring, incident and breach response frameworks.

TIER 1

Legal Support

SoA/RoA/FSG legal reviews and compliance markup, client service agreement updates, engagement terms, breach query support.

ENGAGEMENT TIERS: ADVISER AND PLATFORM

Large Fund / RSE Licensee

Large Fund / RSE Licensee Engagements are scoped and quoted individually.

Typical work covers trustee obligation reviews, SIS Act compliance audits, breach identification and remediation, legislative reform implementation (e.g. YFYS, DBFO reforms), and investment governance documentation.

Corporate & Commercial

We act as an embedded trusted adviser for businesses and family offices that need reliable, senior legal support.

Governance work includes company constitutions, board and committee charters, delegations of authority, governance policies, and SPV establishment.

Commercial contract work covers services and supply agreements, procurement, licensing, distribution, franchise, SaaS and software development agreements. IP and technology work includes licence deeds, data processing agreements, and APP-compliant privacy policies. Employment documentation covers employment agreements, contractor agreements, restraint and confidentiality deeds, and termination and settlement deeds.

For family offices, we draft and advise on charters, investment committee mandates, investment policy statements, conflicts frameworks, and succession and control deeds.

WHO IT'S FOR

Operating businesses that need contracts, governance frameworks, and employment documents done properly
Family offices that need governance architecture outside the investment theme
Founders and growing companies building the legal foundation as they scale
Accountants and tax advisers who need legal implementation of agreed commercial structures

ENGAGEMENT TIERS

TIER 1

Corporate Structuring Pack

Corporate Structuring Pack: company constitution, shareholders agreement, and a governance resolution pack. Right-sized for a new operating entity, a family office holding structure, or a restructure.

TIER 2

Contract Execution

End-to-end commercial contract drafting, negotiation, and procurement advisory. Includes negotiation.

TIER 3

RETAINER

Premium Governance

Priority access and same-week turnaround on routine matters. Covers commercial agreements, governance updates, employment documentation, IP, and privacy compliance.

Individual documents (à la carte)

Individual documents are available as standalone fixed-fee engagements.

Corporate structure: Company constitution (bespoke) · Shareholders agreement · Discretionary trust deed · Unit trust deed · SPV establishment pack

Commercial contracts: Services agreement · Supply or procurement agreement · SaaS or software licence · Distribution agreement · Confidentiality deed

Employment and contractors: Senior employment agreement · Contractor services agreement · Restraint, IP, and confidentiality deed · Termination and settlement deed

IP and technology: IP assignment deed · Licence deed · Data processing agreement · APP-compliant privacy policy

Family office governance: Investment policy statement · Family governance charter · Investment committee mandate · Succession and control deed

Not sure which service applies to your matter?

Book a complimentary 30-minute diagnostic call.

We will confirm the right approach and scope before any work begins.

FAQ

Your Questions Addressed

Frequently asked questions

General

OUR SERVICES

Investments & Transactions

WHO IT'S FOR

ENGAGEMENT TIERS

Review & Risk Assessment​

Structuring and Execution​

Annual Legal Partner​

Individual documents (à la carte)

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Not sure which service applies to your matter?

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How are fees structured?

How does fixed-fee pricing work?

What happens if work falls outside the agreed scope?

Who actually handles my matter?

What types of clients do you work with?

What is the Free Diagnostic Call?

Do you advise on cross-border transactions?

Are you regulated?

Review & Risk Assessment

Structuring and Execution

Annual Legal Partner