Inner West
Inner West Lawyers
Commercial legal support for businesses across Newtown, Marrickville, Leichhardt, Balmain and the wider Inner West.
Envision Legal is a boutique commercial law firm acting for Inner West businesses — from Newtown, Enmore and Marrickville through Leichhardt, Annandale and Balmain out to Ashfield and Burwood. Fixed fees. Senior lawyers only.
Who we act for in the Inner West
- Creative studios and agencies — design, digital, film, music and content businesses. Client contracts, contractor arrangements and IP assignment.
- Hospitality and venues — restaurants, cafés, bars, breweries and live-music venues. Leases, franchising, employment, sale of business.
- Craft food and beverage manufacturers — Marrickville breweries, roasters, distilleries and food producers. Supply, distribution, licensing and brand protection.
- Independent retail and DTC brands — Newtown, King Street, Balmain and Rozelle retailers. Supply, IP and licensing.
- Health, allied health and wellness — clinics, physios and studios. Structuring, employment and contractor arrangements.
- Professional services and consultants — CBD-facing professionals running practices from the Inner West. Structuring, contracts and IP.
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 Inner West retail and industrial. 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 Inner West?
We act for businesses across Newtown, Enmore, Marrickville, Dulwich Hill, Leichhardt, Annandale, Rozelle, Balmain, Glebe, Camperdown, Ashfield, Burwood and the wider Inner West Council area.
How much do commercial lawyers cost in the Inner West?
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 creative studios, hospitality and craft manufacturers?
Yes. The Inner West is dense with creative studios, hospitality operators, craft food and beverage manufacturers (Marrickville and Camperdown), and independent retailers. We advise on IP, licensing, leases, sale of business, 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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