Eastern Suburbs
Eastern Suburbs Lawyers
Commercial legal support for businesses across Bondi, Randwick, Waverley, Double Bay, Woollahra and the wider Eastern Suburbs.
Envision Legal is a boutique commercial law firm acting for Eastern Suburbs businesses — from Bondi Junction, Bondi and Waverley through Randwick and Coogee to Double Bay, Woollahra, Paddington and Rose Bay. Fixed fees. Senior lawyers only.
Who we act for in the Eastern Suburbs
- Hospitality and venues — restaurants, cafés, bars and event operators. Leases, franchising, employment and sale of business.
- Boutique retail and fashion — Bondi, Paddington, Double Bay and Woollahra retailers and DTC brands. Supply, distribution, licensing and IP.
- Health, allied health and wellness — clinics, studios and practitioners. Structuring, employment and contractor arrangements.
- Creative agencies and studios — design, digital, marketing and content businesses. Client contracts and IP assignment.
- Professional services and consultants — advisory, finance and consulting practices. Structuring and shareholder arrangements.
- Property, construction and trades — builders, developers and specialist trades. See contractor vs subcontractor.
What we do
Business contracts
Services, supply, distribution, subcontractor 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 Eastern Suburbs 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. No hourly billing for travel. In-person meetings on request.
Frequently asked questions
Which areas do you cover in the Eastern Suburbs?
We act for businesses across Bondi Junction, Bondi, Waverley, Randwick, Coogee, Maroubra, Kensington, Double Bay, Woollahra, Paddington, Rose Bay and the Eastern Suburbs corridor.
How much do commercial lawyers cost in the Eastern Suburbs?
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 hospitality, retail and creative brands?
Yes. Eastern Suburbs hospitality, boutique retail, fashion, health and creative businesses are core clients. We advise on leases, franchising, sale of business, structuring, IP, licensing, employment and contractors.
Do you do property, family or criminal law?
No. Envision Legal is a commercial law practice only. For conveyancing, family, criminal, immigration or personal injury matters, you'll need a local general practice or specialist firm — we're happy to refer.
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