What our Principal says

Bywaters Timms is a leading commercial law firm with lawyers practicing in commercial law, business law and franchising law operating from Brisbane and the Gold Coast. We provide our clients with legal results throughout Australia, no matter where they are.

Our lawyers see beyond legal issues, providing practical, coordinated and "results driven" commercial solutions.

At Bywaters Timms we have the experience to make our clients feel comfortable in placing their legal issues in our hands. We take time to understand our clients’ businesses and their particular issues. We genuinely care for our clients, their businesses and the outcomes achieved. We strive to achieve good commercial results for our clients and develope close, long term relationships.

Our reputation is based on proven depth of experience and expertise. We have a strong established client base with whom we work closely. We really do become an essential part of our client's team.

Our mission is to be an essential part of our client’s business by providing timely, up to date commercial legal advice.

Recent News 

The Fair Work Ombudsman is offering new services for the franchise sector by way of a National Franchise Program.  Read the letter from Fair Work Ombudsman or visit their website http://www.fairwork.gov.au/franchising

The Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth) will start on 30 January 2012.  There will be changes that will affect the way a number of loan arrangement are documented.  One of them is a purchase money security interest (PMSI).  Read more on PMSI.

The Federal Government Department of Innovation Industry, Science and Research has produced a publication titled “Key Statistics Australian Small Business”.  The report was launched by Senator Nick Sherry on 31 October 2011 and aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Australia’s small business, with emphasis on business counts, characteristics and performance.  A copy of the publication may be accessed here.