Vincent Caruso leads our Commercial team with a client-first approach honed through extensive in-house counsel experience. Having led and mentored legal teams for major retail networks, Vincent brings this collaborative, business-minded perspective to delivering practical solutions that protect your interests and support your growth objectives.
As a Notary Public, he also assists corporate clients with their document notarisation requirements for both Australian and international purposes.
“I focus on understanding your business goals first, then delivering practical legal solutions that help you achieve them.”
As a Notary Public, Vincent is able to assist with matters including witnessing and authenticating the execution of documents, administration of affidavits and statutory declarations and acknowledgments of deeds for foreign and international business.
For more information, or to book an appointment, please visit the FCW Notary Services website.
Franchisees
Vincent understands that Franchisees have key needs across Brand, Training, Support, Economies of Scale and Territory boundaries to support the success of their business. He provides specialised legal support to franchisees looking to protect their investments.
- Assessing franchise opportunities before you invest
- Securing better terms with franchisors to improve your profitability
- Planning strategic exits that maximize your business value
Succession Planning
Vincent works with business owners to ensure smooth ownership transitions:
- Creating clear pathways for ownership transition
- Preserving business value during succession events
- Developing contingency plans for unexpected situations
- Aligning your business succession with personal estate planning
Shareholder/Unitholder & Buy/Sell Agreements & Power of Attorney
Vincent drafts comprehensive agreements that prevent disputes and protect interests:
- Implementing effective resolution mechanisms
- Protecting founder and minority shareholder rights
- Creating frameworks for smooth business operations and business transition
Trusts
Vincent designs trust structures tailored to your commercial objectives:
- Setting up commercial unit trusts for business ventures
- Creating family trusts that support business interests
- Developing professional practice trust structures
Contracts
Vincent advises clients across a broad range of industries on the drafting, negotiation and review of complex commercial contracts. From supply and service agreements to licensing, distribution, joint venture arrangements, helping clients manage risk and achieve commercial clarity.
Notarial Services
As a Notary Public, Vincent offers specialised documentation services:
- Authenticating company documents for international use
- Notarising commercial contracts and agreements
- Providing document authentication for cross-border transactions
Charity and DGR Status
Vincent has experience advising not-for-profits and charitable organisations on structuring, registration and compliance, including obtaining ACNC registration and endorsement for charity and Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status with the Australian Tax Office (ATO).
