Business & Commercial Lawyer in Brisbane
When experience matters.
One specialist — Business legal advice — Personally delivered.
About
Joe
Hello, I’m Joe Kafrouni.
I'm a Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist in Business Law.
As a sole practitioner, I work directly with my clients: no gatekeepers, no hand-offs. When you engage me, you deal with me.
Over the last 30 years, I've helped business owners pursue opportunities, navigate challenges, and make decisions with greater confidence.
If you think I may be able to help you or your company, I invite you to book an initial consultation with me.
What I Do
I guide business owners through every stage of the business journey — from starting and growing, to buying and exiting.
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.
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.
Who I Work With
I work with company directors, business owners, and professionals who want a close working relationship with their legal adviser. They value experience, clarity, and judgment and are willing to work collaboratively to get the right outcome.
How I Charge
My professional fee is $715 per hour (including GST).
FAQs
Yes. Some clients use me regularly and some don't. I’m comfortable with both — provided I have capacity.
Commercial, with guardrails. I’ll tell you what’s possible, what’s risky, and what I’d do in your shoes (based on what you've told me). If the risk is acceptable for the upside, good; if it’s not, I’ll help you redesign the deal.
A broad range including manufacturing, professional firms, healthcare, retail, entertainment, technology and telecommunications. My focus is on ownership, control, contracts, and transactions rather than technical regulation in one niche.
Blog
Here are some things I’ve written that may interest you:
Heads of Agreement – Risk & Remedy
Joint Ventures — How to Share the Risk Without Losing Control
Commercial Risk Management: Dodging Disputes
Consultation
For new clients, I offer a paid initial phone consultation for $1,430 (incl. GST), which covers up to two hours of my time.
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.
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.