Agribusiness

Sowing the seed

The agriculture sector has been one of the backbones of the Australian economy for over 150 years. Sparke Helmore was founded 140 years ago in the Hunter Valley with strong connections to agribusinesses throughout regional Australia.

We have since built an established agriculture sector group, who work as one team servicing the needs of clients active in this sector, helping to achieve the best business results across all phases of the agribusiness lifecycle.

Our team has the knowledge and experience in this sector to protect and advance the interest of primary producers, regulators, operators, manufacturers, and industry groups. The services we provide include advising on the legal aspects of commercial operations, export and import controls and planning and regulatory issues of agricultural businesses as well as intergenerational transition advice and dispute resolution and code of conduct advisory and dispute resolution. 

With extensive experience across all agribusiness industries including beef, dairy, sugar, cotton, wheat, apple, chicken and strawberry industries, our team is well placed to advise in relation to:

• acquisitions and disposals
• Land Act dealings
• Water Act matters
• Business structuring and management
• Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB)
• Taxation
• Corporate governance
• Risk and liability management
• Property and leasing, including agistment and share farming agreements
• Land titling
• Intergenerational business transition and dispute resolution
• Construction and Infrastructure projects
• Intellectual property and technology
• Employment and Work, Health and Safety
• Commercial litigation and arbitration.

The team also work closely with our specialist mining & resources and water sector teams.

Our collaboration with Queensland Farmers' Federation

We recently announced our collaboration with Queensland Farmers' Federation (QFF) as their newest Corporate Partner.  This is an important step in assisting to build a strong future for Queensland agriculture.

Click here to learn more about our partnership with QFF, and our Brisbane Partner, Kylie Wilson's experience working in the agriculture sector.