Cornelius Botha is the Principal of Novulex Lawyers. He advises privately owned businesses, directors, shareholders and investors on commercial and corporate law. His current work includes commercial contracts and negotiation, shareholder and governance arrangements, business and share sales, capital-raising documents, technology and SaaS agreements, privacy documentation and ongoing commercial counsel. Cornelius works directly with clients to clarify the decision, identify the legal risks and agree a practical scope. His approach connects advice with the agreements, approvals and implementation steps needed to move the matter forward. Where tax, accounting, financial, litigation or other specialist advice is required, he coordinates with the client's advisers within the agreed scope. Before Novulex, Cornelius worked in Australia and New Zealand, including in Banking & Finance at Maddocks and in commercial and finance roles at Farry Law, Bytalus Legal and Brookfields Lawyers. That earlier transaction experience informs his approach to documents, negotiation and commercial judgment. Consultations are available online and by phone. Novulex has a Melbourne mailing address and does not undertake residential conveyancing or settlements. To discuss a matter, outline your business, the outcome you need and any relevant deadline.
Business sales and acquisitions. Share and business sales, due diligence, transaction documents, restructures and completion support.
Commercial contracts and ongoing advice. Drafting, reviewing and negotiating service, supply, contractor and business agreements. Practical support with recurring commercial decisions.
Business and unit trusts. Trust deeds, unitholder agreements, trustee powers and changes to business ownership structures.
Strata and owners corporation advice. Management agreements, committee decisions, common property responsibilities and advice and negotiation to resolve disputes.
Company ownership and governance. Shareholder agreements, constitutions, resolutions, company records, share transfers and employee share and option plans.
Technology, software and online businesses. SaaS and platform terms, software licences, implementation agreements, privacy policies and contractual data protections.
Business finance and capital raising. Loan agreements, guarantees, security documents, share subscriptions, SAFE notes and investor terms.
IP ownership, licensing and transfers. Agreements covering software, creative work, business materials and confidential information. Clear rights between businesses, contractors and collaborators.
Commercial and retail leasing. Lease drafting, review and negotiation, subleases, renewals, transfers and advice on lease obligations and exits.
Principal
Novulex Lawyers
Oct 2023 - Present • 3 years 1 month
Associate
Maddocks
Jan 2023 - Nov 2023 • 10 months
Lawyer
Farry Law
Jun 2019 - Jan 2023 • 3 years 7 months
Solicitor
Bytalus Legal
Oct 2016 - May 2019 • 2 years 7 months
Solicitor
Brookfields Lawyers
Sep 2015 - Sep 2016 • 1 year
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
The University of Waikato
2010 - 2014
Last checked: 24 Mar 2026 • Checked with Victorian Legal Services Board
