Ask A Lawyer - Demystify the Legal Side of Business

Next date: Friday, 08 August 2025 | 03:15 PM to 05:15 PM

Join us for our next Better Business Skills workshop: Ask a Lawyer.

Starting, growing or running a business comes with legal responsibilities — and plenty of questions. This session is your opportunity to ask a lawyer directly.

From choosing the right business structure to understanding director liability, terms and conditions, insurance and compliance, we’ll unpack a broad range of essential legal topics. You’ll also get an overview of data privacy, intellectual property, estate planning and more. Designed for business owners at any stage, this session will help you better understand your legal obligations and opportunities.

Please note, advice provided in this session is intended as guidance only.

Access:

The Sands Torquay is wheelchair accessible. Please message the business team: business@surfcoast.vic.gov.au if you require additional support to attend this workshop.

Questions?

If you need any further information please contact the Business Support Team.

Business Support Team

Your Presenter:

Katherine Taylor, Principal lawyer at Taylor Legal will be your legal expert for the session. With her extensive legal experience and passion for providing practical, easy-to-understand advice, Katherine will guide you through key legal business issues and answer your most pressing questions.

Light refreshments provided.

Free, but registrations required.

Presented by Surf Coast Shire Council as part of the 2025 Geelong Small Business Festival.