Melbourne CBD
Melbourne CBD Lawyers
Commercial legal support for Melbourne CBD, Docklands and Southbank businesses.
In short
Commercial lawyers for Melbourne CBD, Docklands and Southbank businesses — contracts, M&A, capital raising, employment and disputes. Fixed fees. Senior lawyers only.
Envision Legal acts for businesses in the Melbourne CBD and its immediate fringe — Collins Street, Bourke Street, Docklands, Southbank, Carlton and East Melbourne. Fixed fees. Senior lawyers only. No six-minute billing.
Who we act for in Melbourne CBD
- Financial services — Collins Street and Docklands AFSL holders, fund managers, brokers and credit providers.
- Professional services and consulting — CBD advisory, accounting and engineering firms. Services agreements, restraints, partner arrangements.
- Technology and SaaS — CBD-based software and platform businesses. SaaS terms, IP, ESOPs and capital raising.
- Property and construction — Developers, builders and project consultants working CBD and fringe projects.
- Hospitality and events — Laneway operators, venues and event businesses. Leases, licensing, employment.
What we do
Business contracts
Services, supply, distribution, subcontractor and reseller agreements, NDAs and licensing. See business contracts.
Business structuring
Pty Ltd companies, discretionary and unit trusts, partnerships and group restructures. See business structures.
Buying and selling a business
Asset and share sale agreements, due diligence, earn-outs, warranties, 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 and ESOPs.
Commercial and retail leases
Reviewing landlord terms, negotiating incentives, options, rent review and make-good. See commercial leases.
Intellectual property
Trademarks, IP assignment deeds, licensing and brand protection. See trademarks.
Fractional general counsel
A 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 and approved upfront.
- Senior lawyers only. No partner-to-junior handoff.
- Plain English. Contracts business owners can actually read.
- One business day. We respond to every enquiry within one business day.
Frequently asked questions
Do you meet clients in the Melbourne CBD?
Yes — we're remote-first and run most matters by video call and email, with in-person CBD meetings on request. You're never billed for travel.
Can you advise on Victorian retail leases?
Yes. We advise on the Retail Leases Act 2003 (Vic), disclosure statements, incentives, options, rent review and make-good.
How much do Melbourne CBD commercial lawyers cost?
Fixed fees on every defined piece of work, approved before we begin. No six-minute billing.
Do you handle Victorian commercial disputes?
Yes — breach of contract, misleading and deceptive conduct, unfair contract terms and shareholder oppression in the Victorian Supreme Court, Federal Court and VCAT.
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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.