Working with the right experts from the outset
When the stakes are high, involving the right professionals from the start is critical. Business owners with complex financial structures cannot afford missteps when navigating a separation. At Leach Legal, our family law specialists work alongside experienced accountants, valuers, and when appropriate, independent shadow experts. These professionals help us build a clear financial picture and protect your commercial interests from unnecessary risk.
Engaging early with experts provides:
- Accurate valuations of business assets and financial structures.
- Early identification of potential disputes or gaps in disclosure.
- The ability to form practical settlement pathways outside of the court process.
This strategic preparation can dramatically reduce time, costs and commercial uncertainty.
Mediation: a cost-effective, private pathway
Court proceedings are rarely the most suitable forum for those with significant business interests. They can be time-consuming, intrusive, and often result in unwanted publicity. Mediation offers a confidential, efficient, and commercially pragmatic alternative.
Our team actively collaborates with lawyers acting for the other party to reach fair settlements through mediation. This method prioritises:
- Privacy for both parties.
- Faster resolution compared to litigation.
- Retaining control over business outcomes rather than letting a judge decide.
By pursuing mediation where appropriate, business owners can continue to focus on maintaining the profitability and continuity of their enterprises, without the drawn-out disruption of litigation.
Early advice to protect your position
If you are contemplating separation, or if separation seems likely in the near future, seeking legal advice as early as possible is essential. Leach Legal can help you review the structure of your business and personal financial arrangements before any formal separation occurs. This proactive approach will safeguard you against unnecessary complications and protect your assets.
Initial legal advice can assist you to:
- Understand how your business could be affected by separation.
- Identify key risks in advance.
- Implement strategies to protect your commercial and personal interests.
Working with a lawyer who understands complex financial matters means you can protect the business you have worked hard to build.
Why work with Leach Legal for high-value matters
Family law disputes involving significant assets demand a confident, specialist approach. Leach Legal has an established reputation for achieving excellent outcomes for clients with complex business structures. We understand the commercial realities of managing significant assets during separation and have the resources and professional network to support you through the entire process.
Clients choose us because:
- We focus on the outcome, not drawn-out arguments.
- Our team is highly specialised across all aspects of family law.
- We work in partnership with trusted financial experts to deliver certainty.
- Our advice is clear, direct and tailored to protect what matters most.
When you need the best, choose Leach Legal
If you are a business owner concerned about separation, engage Leach Legal for clear, confident and highly specialised legal advice. We can help protect your business and your future interests. Contact our Perth family law team today to discuss a tailored strategy.
