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How does MCLP help?

At MurdockCheng Legal Practice, we’re not just your typical lawyers—we’re your legal partners. Think of us as your dedicated team of legal counsels, committed to understanding your business inside and out. Our goal is to establish a long-term relationship with you by providing prompt, practical legal advice on fixed arrangements, departing from the traditional billable hours charged at most law firms.

We want our clients to feel comfortable reaching out to us anytime. Whether it’s a quick call, an email, or joining us for a coffee or lunch to discuss legal matters or simply catch up, we’re here for you. For too long, law firms have been associated with high costs and average results. At MCLP, we aim to change that perception. We believe that all businesses should have access to affordable legal consultation and representation.

We cater to businesses of all sizes, from small startups to large corporations. Our approach to legal fees ensures that costs never hinder our relationship with our clients. We’ve developed a cost-effective strategy that benefits everyone involved.

So, whether you’re facing a legal challenge or simply want to ensure your business is legally sound, MurdockCheng Legal Practice is here to support you every step of the way. Let’s work together to achieve your business goals while navigating the legal landscape with confidence.

The Retainer

Our corporate retainers are based on the number of employees our client has. It provides our client with the comfort of knowing that the monthly legal bill will be the same each month, with no surprises or hidden costs. A typical corporate retainer will include the following:

Startup Companies

  • The incorporation of your company;
  • Obtaining your Australian Business Number;
  • Obtaining your Tax File Number;
  • Terms & conditions for your website;
  • A privacy policy for your website;
  • An Australian Consumer Law audit of your website;
  • An employment contract template;
  • A shareholders’ agreement;
  • A loan agreement for the initial capital injection;
  • A professional services agreement;
  • Terms and conditions of trade;
  • Ongoing legal advice; and
  • Simple debt recovery advocacy.

Established Companies

  • an initial website and contract audit;
  • ongoing verbal legal advice;
  • simple debt recovery; and
  • 15% discount on any litigious matters.

 

Scenario 1

– Our client has an employee who is not performing and therefore, requires a performance improvement plan.
When an employee is underperforming, we provide comprehensive support to manage the situation effectively. Our services include:

  • Drafting a warning letter
  • Providing guidance on performance reviews
  • Assisting with a performance improvement plan
  • Drafting a letter of termination
  • Drafting a deed of release
  • Advising on termination
  • Attending a Fair Work Commission conciliation

All these services are offered for a fixed fee, ensuring clear and predictable costs.

 

Scenario 2

  • Our client cannot pay its suppliers because it has not received payment from its consumers.

If your business is unable to pay suppliers due to delayed payments from consumers, MurdockCheng Legal Practice offers comprehensive legal support to manage and resolve these issues. Our fixed-fee services include:

  • review and amend email correspondence;
  • negotiate with the suppliers;
  • issue letters of demand;
  • review agreements;
  • provide legal advice;
  • reply to letters of demands;
  • register PPSA interests; and
  • attend conferences,
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How do we do it?

MurdockCheng Legal Practice are able to offer significantly reduced legal services to our corporate retainer clients because we:

  • believe in long-term business relationships;
  • benefit from this strong cash flow management strategy;
  • help our clients help themselves through guidance and training ;
  • thrive on word of mouth marketing;
  • succeed when our client’s business succeeds; and

MCLP is different. We enjoy helping our business partners. That is why our lawyers became lawyers!

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If you are interested in finding out more about our Corporate Retainers, feel free to contact us for a free consultation.

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