North Sydney
North Sydney Lawyers
Commercial legal support for North Sydney, Crows Nest, St Leonards and Lane Cove businesses.
In short
Commercial lawyers for North Sydney, Crows Nest, St Leonards and Lane Cove businesses — contracts, M&A, capital raising, employment and disputes. Fixed fees. Senior lawyers only.
Envision Legal acts for businesses across the North Sydney commercial core — Miller Street and Walker Street towers, Crows Nest, St Leonards, Milsons Point, Artarmon and Lane Cove. Fixed fees. Senior lawyers only. No six-minute billing.
Who we act for in North Sydney
- Technology, media and agencies — North Sydney's advertising, media and digital agency cluster. Services agreements, IP, contractor arrangements.
- Financial and professional services — Advisory, accounting, broking and consulting firms in the Miller Street corridor.
- Health and medical — St Leonards health precinct — practices, specialists, medtech and allied health groups.
- Property and construction — Developers, project managers and consultants working the Lower North Shore pipeline.
- Corporate head offices — Australian subsidiaries and mid-market head offices. Contracts, employment, compliance.
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
Which areas do you cover on the Lower North Shore?
North Sydney, Crows Nest, St Leonards, Milsons Point, Kirribilli, Waverton, Artarmon, Lane Cove and Wollstonecraft. Most matters run by video call and email, with in-person meetings on request.
How much do North Sydney commercial lawyers cost?
We quote fixed fees on every defined piece of work — no six-minute billing units. You approve the fee before we start.
Do you act for agencies and consultancies?
Yes. Agency and consultancy work is a core part of our practice — master services agreements, statements of work, IP ownership, contractor arrangements and client terms.
Do you do family, criminal or property law?
No. Envision Legal is a commercial practice only. We're happy to refer you to a specialist for anything outside commercial law.
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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.