CH-Earnest
Your Strategic Partners in Law

Agile, Personal, and Flexible – Bringing the Expertise of Large Australian Law Firms to SMEs

Our Expert Legal Services

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Corporate and Commercial Law

From mergers & acquisitions, IT & technology to franchising, employment law to intellectual property — we handle all commercial legal matters for small through to large businesses.

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Property Law

Addressing conveyancing, leasing, and general property matters — CH-Earnest is your complete commercial property lawyer.

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General Counsel Services

Providing on-demand Legal as a Service (LaaS), our general counsel is an affordable alternative to employing a full-time in-house lawyer.

CH-Earnest — Tailored to Your Business’s Legal Needs

Driven by decades of legal practice and commercial experience, CH-Earnest provides your business with strategic, enterprise-tailored advice and guidance.

We understand that businesses like yours face serious challenges in a competitive marketplace — including budget allocation and legal expense management. CH-Earnest delivers result-driven success, here for you every step of the way, in a value-added and cost-effective manner — whether through affordable ad hoc representation or via Legal as a Service.

Priding ourselves on our deep-rooted tradition of excellence, we promise only forward-thinking solutions — maintaining a flexible, commercially-minded, and cost-effective approach to every aspect of our services.​

And, friendly, measured, and approachable, our legal professionals add the individual consideration you demand — while addressing every undertaking with the thoughtful scrutiny it requires.

CH-Earnest — Tailored to Your Business’s Legal Needs

Driven by decades of legal practice and commercial experience, CH-Earnest provides your business with strategic, enterprise-tailored advice and guidance.

We understand that businesses like yours face serious challenges in a competitive marketplace — including budget allocation and legal expense management. CH-Earnest delivers result-driven success, here for you every step of the way, in a value-added and cost-effective manner — whether through affordable ad hoc representation or via Legal as a Service.

Priding ourselves on our deep-rooted tradition of excellence, we promise only forward-thinking solutions — maintaining a flexible, commercially-minded, and cost-effective approach to every aspect of our services.​

And, friendly, measured, and approachable, our legal professionals add the individual consideration you demand — while addressing every undertaking with the thoughtful scrutiny it requires.

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Your Trusted Partner in Business Law

At CH-Earnest, we believe in a more innovative and flexible approach to legal services. By combining innovation and legal versatility — we empower your business, whether you’re a start-up or an established enterprise.

Understanding the unique challenges you face in today’s competitive landscape — we know you need strategic guidance and practical solutions delivered efficiently and cost-effectively.

Jean-Pierre Chaina, Director of Legal Services, uses his 15+ years of legal business understanding to help drive your operation forward. Having worked with various industries in Australia and beyond, and boasting impressive success in the technology and e-commerce sector — ensures his attention is unmatched in the commercial law sphere.

Furthermore, our team of approachable and dependable legal professionals will navigate even the most complex situations with welcome professionalism and clear communication. We’re here to provide the tailored legal support your business deserves, so you can focus on what matters most — achieving your goals.

Our Services to Solve Your Commercial Challenges

Navigating the legal landscape can be a complex process for Australian businesses. What’s more, we understand the legal challenges business owners face in day-to-day operations. That’s where we help. No matter the brief and irrespective of the challenge, we have the right legal expert for your business — delivering honest, straightforward, and tailored advice.

Corporate and Commercial Law

In today’s volatile business environment, clear and accurate contracts, adherence to statutory regulations, and a solid legal foundation are essential for your business’s success.

At CH-Earnest, we are your trustworthy Sydney commercial lawyers, guiding you through complex legal frameworks and hurdles with clarity and efficiency.

CH-Earnest has a proven track record of effective and tailored legal counsel. Serving start-ups, sole traders, SMEs, and corporations — we achieve your goals in a diligent, approachable, and timely manner. And, offering ad hoc or on-demand general counsel representation, our services remain pleasingly cost-effective.

corporate and commercial law.

Corporate & Commercial Legal Services

✔ Mergers & acquisitions

✔ IT & technology

✔ Intellectual property (IP)

✔ Trading terms and conditions

✔ Business and asset purchases and sales

✔ Franchising

✔ Employment law and restraint of trade

✔ Company secretarial services

✔ Business strategy and governance

✔ Privacy law compliance

✔ Regulatory compliance

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Property Law

At CH-Earnest, we offer expert guidance and strategic advice to navigate your labyrinthine property transactions, investments, and contracts. Our friendly and expert lawyers provide you with cost-effective solutions for acquisitions, sales, leasing, disputes, and developments.

With prompt responsiveness and ad hoc and ongoing project retainer engagements, we act as your reliable partners in the commercial property sector. Furthermore, unafraid to tackle tricky real estate issues with disruptive thinking — we achieve solutions where other legal practitioners cannot.

Property Legal Services

✔ Leasing

✔ Conveyancing

✔ Strata properties

✔ Environment and planning

✔ Land and environment court

✔ General property – easement, options, caveats, etc

Learn More About Our Property Legal Services

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General Counsel Services

Navigating Australia’s unpredictable and compliance-heavy business landscape can be a legal minefield for both small and large enterprises. Traditional hourly-billed legal services or the reassurances of an in-house solicitor often feel like a luxury. CH-Earnest’s game-changing solutions redefine affordable legal access.

We offer on-demand general counsel tailored to your needs and budget — permitting your operation to rapidly access high-calibre commercial lawyers when needed most. Not just for firms who require a cost-effective alternative to salaried in-house counsel, our Legal as a Service (LaaS) can provide overflow support, specific project, or leave cover to relieve the workload from your full-time legal practitioners.

General Counsel Services

✔ On-demand Legal as a Service

✔ Overflow support

✔ Tailored Legal Support

✔ Leave cover

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CH-Earnest has brought various experts to the table with extensive knowledge and experience. The flexibility of the CH-Earnest model allows us to rapidly reprioritise our spending into the most critical areas.

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Why Ambitious Businesses Choose CH-Earnest

At CH-Earnest, our team of dedicated Sydney commercial lawyers has a singular priority — achieving your objectives. We combine unparalleled legal expertise with unwavering diligence to deliver a service that exceeds your expectations.

Our long-standing client relationships are a testament not only to our dependability — but also to the core values that elevate our service provision. We are more than just lawyers, we are trusted advisors who become an integral part of your success story. We achieve this through:

Cost-Effective

With tailored support services, and ad hoc or virtual lawyer on-demand models, you’re constantly in control of your legal budget.

Personal

With an appointed lawyer, you have an approachable legal expert who takes time to learn and understand your business.

Flexible

Businesses experience peaks and troughs — so, we’ve made it easy to switch things up or down as and when required.

Agile

We understand businesses can’t remain stagnant. We change, upscale, or pivot our services as your requirements develop or grow.

Proven Legal Expertise. Strategic Guidance. Growth & Reassurance Delivered.

At CH-Earnest, we combine extensive experience with keen business insight to achieve tangible results for our clients. We are your accessible and adaptable legal partner in Sydney, providing the support you require, when you need it, and with the cost-effective service model you expect from a leading law firm. 

Our comprehensive legal services encompass commercial, IT, property, and general counsel needs. We ensure affordable, on-demand solutions designed to empower your business and fuel growth — all while mitigating risk and elevating your enterprise’s legal security.