Mackenzie Elvin

Start Up
It is increasingly easy to incorporate companies in the new technological age. Almost anyone can do it at a very low cost. Unfortunately, unless the company has only one shareholder, then such an approach may not provide the protections needed.
Ask anyone who has been involved as a minority shareholder, or in a company dispute when the shareholders loans have been badly documented. Constitutions and Shareholders Agreements may be necessary to avoid such potential difficulties.
We are able to provide a checklist and help in assisting with some of these issues.

Strategic Planning
Involvement in strategic visioning and planning for closely held companies is a specialty service that Mackenzie Elvin can provide. Contact us if you would like assistance and resourcing in this area.

Compliance Issues
While the current companies legislation is very flexible, a consequence is the increase in compliance procedures. We can assist you in meeting and documenting your compliance requirements.

Succession Planning
There is increasingly the need for an independent and orderly process to maximise returns on sale disposition or division of assets. What happens in the case of tragedy? Do you understand the impact of a minority shareholding in a company on the value of your investment?
Discuss these issues further with us.

Risk Management
The volatility of the economy and business climate can result in exposure of your company, its directors and shareholders, to a number of risks. Prudent business people understand these risks and implement systems and structures to manage that risk. We can offer services to both minimize the impact in advance, or manage the problem if you get into difficulties. We access other professionals to assist us in these processes, or work with your existing professionals if that is appropriate. Contact us to see if we can assist you.

Business Management
A full understanding of all the elements of a successful business should be explored at the outset. If you are looking to purchase or establish a business, don't let its strengths cloud your judgment with respect to potential pitfalls. The best drafted documentation will not remedy a situation if fundamental elements of business relationships are missing. We can help you explore these issues with prospective parties and review the documentation at the same time. And if you are looking to establish a business relationship, research not just the business but the people in it and how compatible they are with your personal views of business practice.

Trusts Asset Management
Trusts are the basic management structure with respect to wealth accumulation. They are promoted widely. At Mackenzie Elvin we have real concerns about the "one size fits all" approach. The foundational Trust Deed must reflect and provide for your situation and circumstances. The set up is only part of the process. We are part of a collection of professionals able to provide professional and independent review, management and investment strategy régimes.

Securities And Financing
Successful businesses invariably need capital. We are able to assist in accessing funding sources and attend to the necessary security requirements, from small capital funding or private investor placements, to larger, international financial sourcing.

Acquisitions
How often do things look too good? And if they seem too good to be true, they often are. In the purchase of any business, reorganisation or acquisition, complex matters arise with respect to securities, tax, contingent liabilities and related issues that mean the provision of a multi-disciplinary team approach by the professionals working for you is the safest approach. Our knowledge and experience with respect to matters of due diligence, carefully drafted documentation and the need to work professionally in a multi-disciplinary way is of maximum benefit to you.