Canberra & ACT
Canberra & ACT Lawyers
Commercial legal support for businesses across Canberra CBD, Belconnen, Woden, Tuggeranong, Gungahlin and Queanbeyan.
Envision Legal is a boutique commercial law firm acting for Canberra and ACT businesses — from Civic, Barton and Kingston through Belconnen, Woden, Tuggeranong, Gungahlin and Queanbeyan across the border. Fixed fees. Senior lawyers only.
Who we act for in Canberra and the ACT
- Consultancies selling into government — advisory, management and specialist consulting firms. Services agreements, subcontractor and teaming arrangements, IP and restraints.
- Technology and SaaS — Canberra tech businesses selling to Commonwealth and enterprise buyers. Shareholders' agreements, SaaS terms, ESOPs and IP.
- Defence industry suppliers — contractors and specialist suppliers to defence primes. Subcontractor, supply and IP arrangements.
- Professional services — accounting, engineering and advisory practices. Structuring, contractor and shareholder arrangements.
- Hospitality, retail and lifestyle — Braddon, Kingston, Manuka and district retail. Leases, franchising, employment and sale of business.
- Trades and construction — builders, civil contractors and specialist trades. See contractor vs subcontractor.
What we do
Business contracts
Services, supply, distribution, subcontractor, teaming and reseller agreements, NDAs, licensing. See business contracts.
Business structuring
Pty Ltd companies, discretionary and unit trusts, family trusts and partnerships. See business structures.
Buying and selling a business
Asset and share sale agreements, due diligence, earn-outs, restraints and completion. See business sales and acquisitions.
Shareholders' and founders' agreements
Vesting, drag-along, tag-along, pre-emptive rights, deadlock and exit. See shareholders' agreements.
Employment and contractors
Employment contracts, contractor agreements with proper IP assignment, restraints, ESOPs. See ESOPs.
Commercial leases
Reviewing landlord terms, negotiating incentives, rent abatement, make-good and options across Canberra commercial and retail. See commercial leases.
Intellectual property
Trademarks, IP assignment deeds, licensing and brand protection. 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, always. 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. Faster than flying lawyers in. In-person meetings on request.
Frequently asked questions
Which areas do you cover in the ACT?
We act for businesses across Canberra CBD (Civic), Barton, Kingston, Belconnen, Woden, Tuggeranong, Gungahlin, Fyshwick, Mitchell and Queanbeyan. Australian commercial law is federal — most matters are handled remotely with in-person meetings on request.
How much do commercial lawyers cost in Canberra?
Envision Legal quotes fixed fees for 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.
Do you act for government-adjacent consultancies and defence suppliers?
Yes. Canberra's private-sector economy is dominated by consultancies, IT and defence-industry suppliers selling into Commonwealth and defence buyers. We advise on services agreements, subcontractor and teaming arrangements, IP assignment, restraints and employment.
Do you do property, family, criminal or public law?
No. Envision Legal is a commercial law practice only. For conveyancing, family, criminal, immigration, administrative or public law matters, you'll need a local general practice or specialist firm — we're happy to refer.
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