South Sydney
South Sydney Lawyers
Fixed-fee commercial legal support for businesses across Mascot, Alexandria, Green Square, Botany, Rosebery and Zetland.
In short
Commercial lawyers for Mascot, Alexandria, Green Square, Botany and Rosebery businesses. Fixed fees, senior lawyers, one business day response.
Envision Legal acts for businesses across South Sydney — Mascot, Alexandria, Rosebery, Zetland, Green Square, Waterloo and Botany. It is Sydney's densest mix of freight, creative studios, light industry and fast-scaling tech, all in a few square kilometres either side of the airport.
Who we act for in South Sydney
- Freight, customs and logistics — Airport and Port Botany operators, freight forwarders, 3PLs and customs brokers. Carriage, warehousing, bailment and Incoterms issues, plus limitation-of-liability drafting that actually holds. See business contracts.
- Technology and creative agencies — Alexandria and Rosebery studios, agencies and SaaS teams. Master services agreements, statements of work, IP assignment and subscription terms. See SaaS terms of service.
- Light industrial and wholesale — Warehousing and distribution operators in a rapidly rezoning corridor. Supply and distribution agreements, PPSR registration, retention of title. See general security agreements.
- Hospitality and food — Breweries, roasters, venues and food producers around Alexandria and Zetland. Leases, licensing and supplier terms. See cafes and restaurants.
- Property-adjacent commercial — Green Square development participants, proptech and services businesses. Joint ventures and commercial structuring. See business structures.
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 suburbs do you cover in South Sydney?
Mascot, Alexandria, Rosebery, Zetland, Waterloo, Green Square, Botany, Banksmeadow, Eastlakes, Erskineville and St Peters.
Do you act for freight forwarders and logistics operators?
Yes. Carriage and warehousing terms, subcontracting chains, liability caps, bailment, PPSR registration and cargo-loss disputes are regular work for us given the airport and Port Botany precinct.
How much do commercial lawyers cost in Mascot or Alexandria?
Fixed fees on every defined scope, quoted and approved before we begin. No hourly billing and no six-minute units.
Do you do property, family or criminal law?
No. Envision Legal is a commercial law practice only — we're happy to refer you to a specialist for anything outside that.
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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.