Inner North Melbourne
Inner North Melbourne Lawyers
Commercial legal support for businesses across Brunswick, Fitzroy, Collingwood, Northcote and Preston.
In short
Commercial lawyers for Melbourne's inner north — Brunswick, Fitzroy, Collingwood, Northcote and Preston. Fixed fees. Senior lawyers only.
Envision Legal acts for businesses across Melbourne's inner north — the creative, hospitality and product businesses along Sydney Road, Smith Street, Gertrude Street and High Street. Fixed fees. Senior lawyers only.
Who we act for in the inner north
- Creative and marketing agencies — Fitzroy and Collingwood studios signing client, contractor and licensing paperwork. Scope, IP ownership and payment terms.
- Hospitality and food producers — Brunswick and Northcote venues, breweries, roasters and manufacturers. Leases, supply agreements, employment and liquor-adjacent compliance.
- Tech and product businesses — SaaS and hardware teams raising capital or scaling. Shareholders' agreements, ESOPs and customer terms.
- Allied health and wellness — clinics and practitioner groups. Structuring, practitioner agreements and restraints.
- Retail and e-commerce — strip retail and online brands. Trade marks, supplier terms and consumer law compliance.
What we do
Business contracts
Services, supply, distribution and contractor agreements, NDAs and licensing. See contract lawyers Melbourne.
Commercial and retail leases
Strip retail and warehouse-conversion leases under the Retail Leases Act 2003 (Vic) — disclosure statements, incentives, make-good and options. See commercial lease lawyers Melbourne.
Shareholders' and founders' agreements
Vesting, drag and tag, pre-emptive rights, deadlock and exit. See shareholders' agreements Melbourne.
Employment and contractors
Employment contracts, contractor classification, restraints and Victorian long service leave. See employment lawyers Melbourne.
Trade marks and brand
Clearance, filing through IP Australia, oppositions and enforcement. See trademark lawyers Melbourne.
Buying and selling a business
Asset and share sales, diligence, earn-outs and completion. See business sale lawyers Melbourne.
Fractional general counsel
A senior in-house lawyer in your business for a fixed monthly fee. See fractional general counsel Melbourne.
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.
- One business day. That is our response standard, every time.
Frequently asked questions
Do you meet clients in Melbourne's inner north?
Yes — we meet clients across Brunswick, Fitzroy, Collingwood, Northcote and Preston on request. Most work runs remotely, and we never bill hourly for travel.
What kind of inner-north businesses do you act for?
Creative agencies, hospitality groups, breweries and food producers, tech and product studios, allied health practices and light manufacturers along the Sydney Road and Smith Street corridors.
Do you handle retail and hospitality leases in Brunswick and Fitzroy?
Yes. Inner-north strip retail is almost always covered by the Retail Leases Act 2003 (Vic), which brings a 5-year minimum term, mandatory disclosure and a ban on passing land tax to the tenant. We review the lease and the disclosure statement together before you commit to fit-out.
How are your fees structured?
Fixed fees, quoted in writing before we start. No hourly billing and no scope-creep invoices.
How quickly will I hear back?
A senior lawyer responds within one business day, every time.
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Ready to talk it through?
Send us a note about what you're working on. We'll respond within one business day and, if we're a fit, book a free 15-minute consultation with a senior lawyer.