Aston Joppich
PartnerAbout Aston
Aston is a commercial lawyer with a focus on corporate and commercial law, property law, property finance, intellectual property and wills and estate planning. He acts for a number of high-net-worth individuals across both their business and personal interests.
What he does
Aston has over 10 years’ experience in commercial/business and property law. He provides advice on a range of commercial matters across a range of industries and areas including:
- Mergers and acquisitions—complex contract negotiations, due diligence, and corporate governance.
- Property transactions—buying, selling, joint venture, and financing arrangements.
- Entity establishment and ongoing development—company structure, related party arrangements, ongoing development.
- General contract arrangements—supply and contractual arrangements for manufacturers and suppliers both in and outside Australia.
- Intellectual property—including the registration and opposition of trademarks.
- Employment—employment agreements, workplace policies, compliance, and enterprise agreements.
- Australian Consumer Law, PPSA and Privacy legislation—compliance matters.
- Not-for-profit organisations—governance, board related matters.
Who he works with
Aston advises clients across a variety of industries including retail, property, quick service retail, software, and professional services.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Business from Griffith University.
Life before Sparkes
Aston’s most recent role was as Director of Woods Price Lawyers, a firm he had been with for 10 years prior to merging the practice with Sparke Helmore.
Life outside of Sparkes
Aston spends his time outside work assisting his wife wrangle their four young children. Aston is an avid sports fan and is a patriotic supporter of the Brisbane Lions and Liverpool FC.