Gold Coast
Gold Coast Lawyers
Commercial legal support for Gold Coast businesses — tourism, hospitality, construction, franchise and the growing tech and health sectors.
Envision Legal acts for Gold Coast businesses across tourism, hospitality, construction, franchise and the growing tech and health sectors around Varsity Lakes, Robina and Southport. Fixed fees. Senior lawyers only.
Who we act for on the Gold Coast
- Tourism, hospitality and entertainment — Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Burleigh. Leases, licensing, franchising, employment.
- Property development and construction — QBCC-licensed builders, developers and subcontractors. See contractor vs subcontractor.
- Franchise and multi-site retail — Gold Coast is a major national franchise hub. Franchise agreements, disclosure documents, disputes. See franchising.
- Health and wellness — Robina and Southport health precincts, cosmetic and allied health.
- Technology and creative — Bond University-adjacent startups and the growing Varsity Lakes tech cluster.
- Family-run SMEs and professional services — accounting, brokerage, consulting.
What we do
Contracts
Master services agreements, supply, distribution, licensing, franchise, SaaS, NDAs. See business contracts.
Corporate and M&A
Share and asset sale agreements, due diligence, earn-outs, warranties, restraints. See business sales and acquisitions.
Franchising
Franchise agreements, disclosure documents, franchisor compliance and franchisee reviews. See franchising in Australia.
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 and negotiation. 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. 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 and secure e-signing.
Frequently asked questions
Where on the Gold Coast do you act?
We act for businesses across Southport, Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Bundall, Robina, Varsity Lakes, Burleigh Heads, Palm Beach, Coolangatta and the Northern Rivers just across the border. Most matters are handled by video call and email; in-person meetings on request.
How much do Gold Coast 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.
Do you handle property development, tourism and hospitality operators?
We advise on the commercial side of these sectors — supply and services contracts, franchising, JV structures, employment, business sales, IP and disputes. For conveyancing and pure property transactions we refer to local specialists.
Can you advise on Queensland-specific issues like retail leases and QBCC?
Yes. We advise on the Retail Shop Leases Act 1994 (Qld), QBCC licensing obligations for building and construction clients, and Queensland payroll tax and land tax.
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