Southern Highlands
Southern Highlands Lawyers
Commercial legal support for businesses across Bowral, Mittagong, Moss Vale, Berrima and Goulburn.
Envision Legal is a boutique commercial law firm acting for Southern Highlands businesses — from Mittagong and Bowral through Moss Vale, Berrima, Bundanoon and out to Goulburn. Fixed fees. Senior lawyers only.
Who we act for in the Southern Highlands
- Hospitality and boutique tourism — restaurants, cafés, wineries, boutique accommodation and venues. Leases, franchising, employment and sale of business.
- Food, wine and agribusiness — producers, wholesalers and cellar doors. Structuring, supply, distribution and brand protection.
- Family-owned and generational businesses — succession, restructures, shareholder and partnership arrangements.
- Trades and construction — builders, civil contractors, electricians and plumbers. See contractor vs subcontractor.
- Tree-change professionals and consultants — Sydney-facing professionals running practices from the Highlands. Structuring, contracts and IP.
- Retail and creative brands — Highlands retailers, makers and studios. Supply, IP and licensing.
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 Highlands retail. 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. Faster than driving to Sydney. In-person meetings on request.
Frequently asked questions
Which areas do you cover in the Southern Highlands?
We act for businesses across Bowral, Mittagong, Moss Vale, Berrima, Bundanoon, Robertson, Exeter, Sutton Forest and Goulburn. Australian commercial law is federal — most matters are handled remotely with in-person meetings on request.
How much do commercial lawyers cost in the Southern Highlands?
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 hospitality, tourism and agribusiness operators?
Yes. Southern Highlands hospitality, boutique tourism, food and wine and rural producers are core clients. We advise on leases, sale of business, franchising, structuring, supply and licensing agreements.
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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