Brisbane
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Commercial legal support for Brisbane and South East Queensland businesses — with Queensland-specific expertise on leases, QBCC and state regulation.
Envision Legal acts for Brisbane and South East Queensland businesses — from the Brisbane CBD and Fortitude Valley through Newstead, Milton and out to Ipswich, Logan and the northern growth corridor. Fixed fees. Senior lawyers only.
Who we act for in Brisbane
- Resources and heavy industry — service and supply companies to Queensland's mining and energy sector, headquartered in Brisbane.
- Technology and SaaS — Fortitude Valley and Newstead innovation precincts.
- Construction and QBCC-licensed operators — builders, developers, subcontractors across South East Queensland.
- Professional services — CBD consulting, accounting and advisory firms.
- Retail, hospitality and franchise — Queen Street, James Street, West End and suburban town centres.
- Manufacturing and logistics — Port of Brisbane, Trade Coast and western industrial corridors.
What we do
Contracts
Master services agreements, supply, distribution, licensing, SaaS, NDAs, subcontractor and reseller contracts. See business contracts.
Corporate and M&A
Share and asset sale agreements, due diligence, earn-outs, warranties, restraints. See business sales and acquisitions.
Capital raising
SAFEs, convertible notes, priced rounds, information memoranda. See raising capital.
Shareholders' agreements
Cap table, vesting, drag/tag, pre-emptive rights, deadlock, exit. See shareholders' agreements.
Employment and ESOPs
Executive contracts, restraints and ESOPs.
Retail and commercial leases
Retail Shop Leases Act 1994 (Qld) reviews, negotiation, disclosure statements and disputes. See commercial leases.
Intellectual property
Trademarks, IP assignment deeds, licensing. See trademarks.
Fractional general counsel
Senior in-house commercial lawyer inside your business for a fixed monthly fee. See fractional general counsel.
How we work
- Fixed fees. Every defined piece of work quoted upfront.
- Senior lawyers only. No partner-to-junior handoff.
- Plain English. Contracts business owners can actually read.
- Remote-first. Video calls, secure e-signing, in-person meetings on request.
Frequently asked questions
Where in Brisbane and South East Queensland do you act?
We act for businesses across the Brisbane CBD, Fortitude Valley, Newstead, South Brisbane, West End, Milton, Toowong, Chermside and the wider metropolitan area — as well as Ipswich, Logan, Redlands and Moreton Bay. Most matters are handled by video call and email.
How much do Brisbane commercial lawyers cost?
Envision Legal quotes fixed fees on every defined piece of work. A standard commercial contract review is typically $800–$2,000 + GST; a shareholders' agreement is $3,500–$6,500 + GST; monthly fractional general counsel retainers start from $2,500 + GST. No six-minute billing units.
Can you advise on Queensland-specific issues like retail leases and payroll tax?
Yes. We advise on the Retail Shop Leases Act 1994 (Qld), Queensland payroll tax, land tax surcharges, and QBCC licensing obligations for building and construction clients.
Do you handle commercial disputes in the Queensland courts?
Yes — breach of contract, misleading and deceptive conduct, unfair contract terms, shareholder oppression and restraint enforcement in the Queensland Supreme Court, Federal Court and QCAT. We brief specialist counsel from the Queensland bar for court hearings.
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