Asia Advisory Lawyers

The right business structure will depend on your commercial objectives, ownership arrangements, planned activities and long-term strategy. Aitken Partners can advise on options such as establishing an Australian company or subsidiary, registering a foreign company, entering a joint venture or acquiring an existing business, and can assist with the legal documentation needed to implement the chosen structure.

Foreign investors may need approval from the Foreign Investment Review Board before acquiring an Australian business, company interest, commercial property or residential property. The requirements depend on factors including the investor, the type and value of the proposed investment and the nature of the asset. Aitken Partners can help determine whether approval is required and assist with the application and transaction process.

Australia offers a range of visa pathways for eligible business owners, investors, executives and skilled professionals, although the available options and requirements vary according to individual circumstances. Aitken Partners can help clients consider the legal requirements associated with relocating to Australia and coordinate the broader legal needs of establishing a business, employing staff and commencing operations.

Yes. Aitken Partners can assist with commercial and personal disputes involving overseas parties, transactions or assets, including contractual disputes, business and shareholder disputes, property matters and the recognition or enforcement of rights across jurisdictions. We take a practical and strategic approach, working with overseas advisers where required to help clients understand their options and pursue an effective resolution.

Yes. Aitken Partners provides legal advice in multiple languages through our multilingual Asia Advisory Team in Melbourne and Brisbane. We assist businesses, investors, families and individuals with legal matters involving Australia and Asia, providing clear, practical advice that considers relevant cultural, commercial and regulatory factors.

Our team speaks:

• Mandarin Chinese, 普通话 

• Cantonese, 广东话 / 廣東話

• Vietnamese, Tiếng Việt

• Filipino, Filipino / Tagalog

• Korean 한국어

Our clients can access multilingual advice across:

• Business establishment, structuring and governance

• Business acquisitions, sales and commercial agreements

• Foreign investment regulations and FIRB requirements

• Residential and commercial property transactions

• Business, investor, employer-sponsored and skilled migration

• International family law and cross-border property settlements

• Commercial disputes, contractual claims and debt recovery

• International estate planning, Wills and cross-border succession

Where a matter involves parties, transactions or assets in different countries, our lawyers can also assist with negotiation, regulatory engagement, arbitration, enforcement and alternative dispute resolution.

We begin with a confidential consultation to understand your circumstances, objectives and any cross-border considerations. Our team then develops a tailored legal strategy and supports its implementation through transactional assistance, dispute resolution or ongoing legal advice.