Mornington Peninsula & Frankston
Mornington Peninsula & Frankston Lawyers
Fixed-fee commercial legal support for businesses across Frankston, Mornington, Mount Eliza, Hastings, Dromana, Rosebud and Sorrento.
In short
Commercial lawyers for Frankston, Mornington, Mount Eliza, Rosebud and surrounding businesses. Fixed fees, senior lawyers, one business day response.
Envision Legal acts for businesses across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula — from the industrial and trades base around Carrum Downs and Seaford to the hospitality, wineries and tourism operators from Mornington down to Sorrento.
Who we act for in Mornington Peninsula & Frankston
- Hospitality, wineries and tourism — Cellar doors, restaurants, venues and accommodation across Red Hill, Merricks and Sorrento. Venue hire, event, supply and liquor-adjacent commercial agreements. See venue hire agreements.
- Trades, construction and manufacturing — The Carrum Downs, Seaford and Frankston industrial estates run on subcontracting. Subcontractor agreements, security of payment, retention and variation disputes. See trades and construction.
- Marine and boating — Hastings, Mornington and Blairgowrie marinas support brokerage, service and charter operators. Berth licensing, charter terms, sale and repair agreements. See marine and boating law.
- Health and allied health — Clinics and practices across Frankston and Mount Eliza. Practitioner agreements, service entity structures and restraints. See clinic agreements.
- Retail and franchising — Bayside Shopping Centre, Main Street Mornington and the peninsula strips. Leases, franchise agreements and fit-out disputes. See commercial leases.
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, holding structures and partnerships. See business structures.
Buying and selling a business
Asset and share sale agreements, due diligence, earn-outs, restraints and completion mechanics. See business sales and acquisitions.
Shareholders' and founders' agreements
Vesting, drag-along and tag-along, pre-emptive rights, deadlock breakers and exit. See shareholders' agreements.
Employment and contractors
Employment contracts, contractor agreements with proper IP assignment, restraints of trade and ESOPs. See ESOPs.
Commercial leases
Reviewing landlord terms, negotiating incentives, rent reviews, make-good and options. See commercial leases.
Intellectual property
Trade marks, IP assignment deeds, licensing and brand protection. See trade marks.
Fractional general counsel
A senior commercial lawyer inside your business for a fixed monthly fee, without an in-house salary. See fractional general counsel.
How we work
- Fixed fees, always. Every defined piece of work quoted and approved upfront.
- Senior lawyers only. The lawyer who scopes your matter does the work.
- One business day response. Enquiries answered within one business day.
- Remote-first. Faster than a round trip to the CBD, with in-person meetings on request.
Frequently asked questions
Which areas do you cover on the Mornington Peninsula?
Frankston, Carrum Downs, Seaford, Mornington, Mount Eliza, Mornington Peninsula Shire including Hastings, Dromana, Rosebud, Rye, Blairgowrie and Sorrento, plus the Red Hill and Merricks wine districts.
How much do commercial lawyers cost in Frankston and the Peninsula?
Envision Legal quotes a fixed fee 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 and winery businesses?
Yes. Venue hire and event agreements, supply and distribution terms, cellar-door and wholesale arrangements, franchise and licensing documents, employment contracts and business sales are all core work for us.
Do you do conveyancing, 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 general practice or specialist firm — we're happy to refer.
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