Our Focus
Practical, commercially focused advice.
Our focus is helping business owners structure their ownership arrangements, manage legal risk and support them with practical, day-to-day legal guidance as they operate and grow their business, and complete important transactions such as buying or selling businesses.
Much of our work involves shareholder agreements, business acquisitions and sales, commercial contracts, leasing and employment arrangements.
We aim to provide practical, commercially focused advice so founders can run and grow their businesses with confidence.
Our Difference
Whilst many law firms talk about being ‘different’, we are.
We provide timely, practical and affordable commercial law services to business owners and entrepreneurs, giving them the confidence to start, run and eventually exit their business.
We specialise in business law, contract law, corporate and commercial law, and intellectual property.
What is a virtual law firm?
At LawBase, we call ourselves a “virtual law firm”, but do we actually mean it?
The benefits of working with an online law firm
One definition of “virtual” is “almost or nearly as described, but not completely or according to strict definition”. Under that definition are we “almost” a law firm? Are we missing something? Well yes…we are missing the mahogany smoked desks, the dusty law books, the lock-step hierarchy model, the antiquated long-winded legalese speak and writing, and the charging you for every second we think about your matter.
What our online law firm isn’t missing is the attention to detail, the unwavering commitment to make your life easier, and to be the best at what we do so that you can focus on what you do best.
Another meaning of virtual is “occurring or existing primarily online.” That’s how we started and that’s how many of our clients prefer to be served. However, we are not “bots”, we do exist, and we are in Australia. Despite our “virtual” offering, our head office is based in Sydney, but we use technology (email, telephone and online conferencing tools) to allow our team members to work remotely from anywhere in Australia.
So, to sum it up, being a “virtual firm” is about flexibility – so we can serve you in the way that you want your legal services delivered, providing the legal solutions without the fuss.
Meet the LawBase Team
Meet our team, we work with clients all over Australia.
Catherine Higgins
Principal
Catherine is a Sydney-based commercial lawyer advising small and start-up business owners on all stages of the business lifecycle, from establishment and growth through to exit.
She focuses on delivering practical, commercially relevant advice that enables clients to move efficiently, manage risk and make informed decisions without unnecessary legal complexity.
Catherine brings a background in commercial litigation, which provides valuable insight into how and why disputes arise. In many cases, issues could have been avoided with early legal input before documents were signed or key decisions finalised. This experience informs her approach to transactional work, with an emphasis on identifying risks early and structuring arrangements clearly and effectively from the outset.
In 2016, Catherine founded Lawbase, a commercial law firm built on the principle that small business owners should have access to high-quality, accessible legal advice that supports the way they operate.
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Maddison (Maddi) Crawford
Solicitor
Since joining LawBase in 2022, Maddi has progressed from Paralegal to Graduate Lawyer and now practices as a Solicitor, building strong experience across a range of commercial matters.
Maddi advises clients on a broad range of commercial matters, with a focus on delivering clear, commercially sound and practical legal solutions. She works closely with businesses to help them navigate legal issues efficiently and make informed decisions with confidence.
She is committed to providing responsive, outcomes-driven legal support and takes pride in helping small and medium-sized enterprises manage risk and move forward with clarity.
Aligned with LawBase’s commitment to providing accessible, high-quality legal services, Maddi focuses on delivering practical advice tailored to each client’s needs.
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