Northern Beaches
Northern Beaches Lawyers
Commercial legal support for businesses across Manly, Dee Why, Brookvale, Mona Vale, Avalon and the wider Northern Beaches.
Envision Legal is a boutique commercial law firm acting for Northern Beaches businesses — from Manly and Balgowlah through Brookvale, Dee Why, Warringah and up to Mona Vale, Avalon and Palm Beach. Fixed fees. Senior lawyers only.
Who we act for on the Northern Beaches
- Creative agencies and studios — design, digital, film and marketing agencies. Client contracts, contractor arrangements and IP assignment.
- Hospitality and tourism — restaurants, cafés, bars, venues and boutique accommodation. Leases, franchising, employment, sale of business.
- Marine, surf and lifestyle brands — from Brookvale to Mona Vale. Supply, distribution, licensing and brand protection.
- Health, allied health and wellness — clinics, physios, personal trainers and studios. Structuring, employment and contractor arrangements.
- Trades and construction — builders, civil contractors and specialist trades. See contractor vs subcontractor.
- Professional services and consultants — CBD-facing professionals running practices from home. 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 Northern Beaches 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 on the Northern Beaches?
We act for businesses across Manly, Balgowlah, Dee Why, Brookvale, Warringah, Frenchs Forest, Narrabeen, Mona Vale, Newport, Avalon and Palm Beach.
How much do commercial lawyers cost on the Northern Beaches?
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 agencies, hospitality and marine businesses?
Yes. The Northern Beaches is dense with creative agencies, hospitality operators, marine and surf brands, health and wellness studios and lifestyle businesses. We advise on structuring, IP, licensing, employment, contractors and sale of business.
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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