St George
St George Lawyers
Commercial legal support for businesses across Hurstville, Kogarah, Rockdale, Bexley and the wider St George region.
Envision Legal is a boutique commercial law firm acting for St George businesses — from Hurstville and Kogarah through Rockdale and Bexley out to Sans Souci and Beverly Hills. Fixed fees. Senior lawyers only.
Who we act for in St George
- Family-owned SMEs — generational businesses across trades, retail, distribution and services. Structuring, shareholders' agreements and succession.
- Hospitality and retail — Hurstville and Rockdale strip and mall operators. Leases, franchising, employment and sale of business.
- Medical and allied health — practices and specialists around St George Hospital (Kogarah) and Hurstville. Structuring, employment, contractors and sale of practice.
- Airport-adjacent logistics and services — Botany and Kingsford Smith supply chain operators. Supply, distribution, warehousing and commercial leases.
- Trades and construction — builders, civil contractors and specialist trades. See contractor vs subcontractor.
- Professional services and consultants — CBD-facing professionals running practices locally. 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 St George 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 in the St George region?
We act for businesses across Hurstville, Kogarah, Rockdale, Bexley, Sans Souci, Ramsgate, Kingsgrove, Beverly Hills, Mortdale and the wider Georges River and Bayside local government areas.
How much do commercial lawyers cost in St George?
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 family-owned SMEs, hospitality and healthcare?
Yes. St George is anchored by family-owned SMEs, hospitality operators, medical and allied health practices, and airport-adjacent logistics. We advise on structuring, shareholders' agreements, sale of business, leases, employment and contracts.
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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