Business & Commercial Lawyer in Brisbane

When experience matters.

One specialist — Business legal advice — Personally delivered.

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About
Joe

I’m Joe Kafrouni, a Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist in business law.

I have been practicing law for over 30 years, since 1995.

I work independently. No gatekeepers. No handoffs. Just me.

I want to know and understand my clients, and to help them succeed.

What I Do

I help people start, buy, grow, exit businesses and resolve business disputes.

Compliance

Meeting your legal obligations under Australian law.

Contracts

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements.

Risk
Management

Addressing legal risks early and working out how to manage or avoid them.

Mergers &
Acquisitions

Handling due diligence, deal structure, and transaction documents.

Disputes

Assisting with early resolution of business disputes and working with external counsel where litigation is needed.

Process

How I Work

I work directly with my clients — no intermediaries. If I can help, I’ll explain how. If I can’t, I’ll say so. My advice is considered, practical, and strategic.

Persons

Who I Work With

I work with company directors, business owners, and professionals who want a close working relationship with their legal adviser. Most are based in Queensland. They value experience, clarity, and judgment and are willing to work collaboratively to get the right outcome.

Pricing

How I Charge

I charge for my time. My hourly rate is $715 incl. of GST.

FAQs

Are you still Kafrouni Lawyers?

Yes and no. Kafrouni Lawyers was the firm I led. This is a new chapter — intentionally solo, leaner, and more personal.

Can I engage you for ad hoc advice?

Yes. Some clients use me regularly; others call when they need help. I’m comfortable with both — provided I have capacity.

Do you go to court?

No. I focus on strategy, advice, and resolution. If litigation is needed, I will refer you to trusted counsel and stay involved as needed.

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What People Say

Joe Kafrouni helped me in my acrimonious shareholders dispute, resulting in Supreme Court litigation. During my case, which took years to resolve, I appreciated Joe’s great concern for my well being and that of my family. I felt he was attentive, direct and provided me with sound advice. In the end, Joe skilfully negotiated a settlement that exceeded my expectations and I am grateful.
Thank you, Joe. It was a pleasure working with you to resolve the matter today. In particular, I appreciated your patience to fully understand each party’s position and to bed down a final heads of agreement to conclude the resolution between the parties.
Joe Kafrouni has been our company’s lawyer from the beginning and has been instrumental in our journey as company owners and directors. When dealing with both complex and sensitive company issues, Joe is able to provide us with clearly articulated strategies that are well thought‐out and with the bigger picture in mind. He genuinely cares and is always willing to share his personal views, which are both honest and just. Joe is highly professional and knowledgeable in his field. You will definitely benefit having him on your team.
Joe, I appreciate it was a very long day yesterday but we got there in the end. I thought you did a great job and I enjoyed watching your approach and the way you conducted the mediation.  
Joe, as you know we were in a very difficult position with our company before we engaged you as our lawyer and fortunately, even with the odds stacked heavily against us in our shareholders dispute, you managed to pull us through to victory. You are a true credit to the industry not only because of your skilled negotiating tactics but also due to your personable nature, which made us feel comfortable in such a volatile situation.
The biggest lesson I have learnt from you recently, Joe, is that it pays to have a professional such as yourself on my side to deal with matters that I am unequipped to handle … so I can carry on with the task at hand of building my business! Thanks again, I’ll take pleasure in recommending your services to anyone in need.
A big thank you for your time today, Joe. Thankfully we managed to strike a deal although it took a little while to do. Thanks for your patience and perseverance.

Blog

Here are some things I’ve written that may interest you:

13 Aug 2025

Commercial Risk Management: Dodging Disputes

Every commercial activity carries with it some risk of dispute. Sometimes, that risk is so slight as to be...
Business Disputes
News
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07 Jul 2025

How to Protect your Personal Assets as a Business Owner

Introduction As a business owner, you put a lot into your work. Time, effort, and money are the main foundations of a...
Business Disputes
Business Improvement
Business Structuring
News
Starting a Business
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13 Feb 2025

Confidentiality Agreements: Protecting Your Information

Confidential information may be confidential for a range of reasons. It might be a trade secret—something that must...
Contracts & Negotiations
News
Risk Management
Read more
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Consutation

For new clients, I offer a paid initial phone consultation for $1,430 (incl. GST), which covers up to two hours of my time.

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This option provides a relatively low-risk way for us to discuss your situation and explore how I may be able to help. I will provide initial advice and direction where possible. However, most matters require more than two hours to complete; if that’s the case, I’ll provide a follow-up proposal outlining how I'm able to help and an estimate of legal fees.

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I set aside only a limited number of consultation times. If you can’t find a suitable time, or would like to clarify anything before booking, please get in touch — I’ll do my best to accommodate you.

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