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A boutique commercial practice for Sydney founders, SMEs and established companies. Fixed fees. Senior lawyers. Fast turnaround.
Envision Legal is a boutique commercial practice acting for Sydney businesses — from first-time founders incorporating a Pty Ltd, to established companies buying, selling and scaling. Fixed fees, senior lawyers, no six-minute billing.
What Sydney businesses come to us for
- Commercial contracts — supply, services, distribution, licensing, subscription and reseller agreements drafted or reviewed for enforceability under Australian law.
- Shareholders' and founders' agreements — cap table, vesting, drag-along, tag-along, pre-emptive rights, deadlock and exit mechanics.
- Business sales and acquisitions — share sale and asset sale agreements, due diligence, earn-outs, warranties, restraints of trade.
- Corporate structuring — Pty Ltd, trust, holding company and group restructures for asset protection and tax efficiency.
- Intellectual property — trademark registration and enforcement, IP assignment, licensing, brand protection.
- Capital raising — SAFEs, convertible notes, seed and Series A priced rounds, investor documents.
- Employment and contractors — employment contracts, ESOPs, contractor vs employee classification, restraint enforceability.
- Fractional general counsel — a senior commercial lawyer embedded in your business for a fixed monthly fee.
- Financial services and AFSL — licensing, credit representative arrangements, AFSL compliance.
Why founders and SMEs choose Envision
Fixed fees
Every defined piece of work is quoted upfront. You know what it will cost before you engage us. Hourly billing is available for open-ended advisory work — but even then, we scope in blocks and update you before we exceed them.
Senior lawyers, not juniors
Boutique means the person you meet is the person doing the work. There is no partner-then-a-graduate handoff. Your matter is run by someone with 10+ years of commercial experience end-to-end.
Speed
Founders and SME operators make decisions in hours, not weeks. Big-firm turnaround times do not fit that reality. We commit to first-draft turnaround measured in days, not sprint cycles.
Sydney-based, national practice
Our Sydney office covers the CBD, North Shore, Eastern Suburbs, Inner West and Greater Sydney. Australian commercial law is federal, so we act for clients Australia-wide — but Sydney clients get in-person meetings when they matter.
The Sydney business landscape we work in
Sydney is Australia's commercial capital: it hosts the majority of the country's financial services, most of its listed-company head offices, and the largest concentration of professional services firms. It is also home to a growing startup and scale-up ecosystem, particularly in fintech, proptech, health tech and SaaS.
That environment throws up specific legal work: AFSL and credit licensing, distribution into franchised networks, capital raises under ASIC's disclosure exemptions, and the endless flow of commercial contracts between corporate Australia and the businesses that supply it. We work across all of it.
How we compare to a large Sydney firm
| Large firm | Envision Legal | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Hourly, 6-minute units | Fixed fees for defined work |
| Who does the work | Partner scopes, junior drafts | Senior lawyer end-to-end |
| Typical shareholders' agreement | $8,000–$15,000 | $3,500–$6,500 |
| Response time | Days to weeks | Same-day to next-day |
Working with us
- Free 30-minute call. A senior lawyer scopes the matter and confirms whether we can help.
- Fixed-fee quote. Written scope, fixed fee, timeline.
- Delivery. Draft turnaround in days, not weeks. Direct email and phone access.
- Ongoing. Many clients transition to a fractional general counsel retainer once they see the model.
Frequently asked questions
How much do business lawyers in Sydney cost?
Envision Legal quotes fixed fees for defined pieces of work — typically $1,500–$3,500 + GST for a standard commercial contract, $3,500–$6,500 + GST for a shareholders' agreement, and monthly retainers from $2,500 + GST for fractional general counsel. We do not bill in 6-minute increments.
What kind of businesses do you act for?
Founders and Pty Ltd companies across professional services, SaaS and technology, financial services (AFSL and credit), franchising, health, hospitality, and manufacturing. We do not act in personal injury, family law, criminal law, or property conveyancing.
Do you work with businesses outside Sydney?
Yes. We are a national commercial practice with offices in Sydney and Melbourne, and we act for clients across every state and territory. Australian commercial law is federal; most matters do not depend on physical proximity.
Can I get a free consultation?
Yes — every prospective client gets a free 30-minute call with a senior lawyer to scope the matter, discuss options and quote a fixed fee. Book via the contact page.
What is the difference between a business lawyer and a commercial lawyer?
In Australia the terms are used interchangeably. Both cover contracts, corporate structuring, shareholders' agreements, business sales, IP, and commercial disputes. 'Business lawyer' is more commonly used by small and medium businesses; 'commercial lawyer' is more common in larger corporate contexts.
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