We help landlords, tenants, and business owners across Australia with lease agreements and shareholder agreements – all at a fixed fee, so you know exactly what you’re paying before we start.
Lease agreements and shareholder agreements are some of the most important documents your business will ever sign. They define your rights, your obligations, and what happens when things don’t go to plan.
The problem is that most law firms charge by the hour, which means costs can spiral before you even have a signed document. It also means you’re hesitant to pick up the phone when you have a question – because every call adds to the bill.
At Lease Lawyers, we do things differently. Every service we offer comes with a fixed fee, quoted upfront before we start any work. No time-based billing, no surprises, and no reason to hesitate before reaching out.
We focus on three core areas – each backed by experienced lawyers and transparent fixed fee pricing.
Whether you’re a landlord drafting a new lease or a tenant reviewing one before signing, we handle all aspects of commercial lease agreements. From negotiation and drafting through to disputes and renewals, we make sure your interests are protected and your lease complies with the relevant legislation in your state. Commercial lease agreements from $950+GST.
Retail leases come with additional legal protections and compliance requirements under state-based retail tenancy legislation. We help landlords and tenants navigate disclosure statements, rent reviews, and the specific obligations that apply to retail premises – ensuring your lease is compliant and your position is protected.
When a business has multiple owners, a shareholder agreement is essential. We draft agreements that cover decision-making, share transfers, exit strategies, profit distribution, and dispute resolution – giving your business a clear framework from day one. Shareholder agreements from $1,200+GST.
Most law firms charge by the hour. That model works for the firm, but it rarely works for the client. You don’t know what the final bill will be, you’re reluctant to ask questions, and the longer a matter takes, the more the firm earns.
We removed that problem entirely.
Every service we provide comes with a fixed fee, agreed upfront before any work begins. That means you can ask questions, request changes, and stay involved throughout the process without watching a clock tick over.
It also means we’re motivated to work efficiently – because the fee stays the same whether we finish in a day or a week.
Step 1: You Enquire Online
Fill out our simple enquiry form or send us a message. Tell us what you need and we’ll get back to you within 2 business hours.
Step 2: We Scope and Quote
We’ll discuss your situation, understand your requirements, and provide a fixed fee quote before any work begins. No obligation, no surprises.
Step 3: We Get to Work
Once you’re happy to proceed, we draft or review your agreement. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and request changes as part of the quoted fee.
Step 4: You Sign With Confidence
We finalise the document, guide you through the signing process, and make sure you understand every clause. Your agreement is legally valid across Australia.
We cover every stage of the commercial leasing process, from the initial agreement through to renewals, disputes, and lease exits. Below is an overview of how we help landlords and tenants with their leasing matters.
We prepare commercial lease agreements that clearly set out the rights and obligations of both parties. Every lease we draft covers the essentials – rent, lease term, permitted use, outgoings, maintenance responsibilities, and options to renew – along with any specific provisions relevant to your property or business.
Our drafting process ensures that clauses work together rather than creating gaps or contradictions that lead to disputes later. We also structure rent review mechanisms – whether fixed percentage increases, CPI adjustments, or market reviews – so that the process is clear and enforceable for both parties.
If you’ve received a lease agreement to sign, we review every clause and explain what it means for you in practical terms. We identify provisions that could create risk – such as unclear make good obligations, one-sided termination rights, or vague outgoings definitions – and recommend amendments before you commit.
A lease review gives you a clear picture of what you’re agreeing to, rather than discovering unfavourable terms after you’ve signed.
Lease terms are negotiable, but many landlords and tenants don’t realise how much room there is to adjust provisions before signing. We handle negotiations on your behalf, working to secure terms that reflect your priorities – whether that’s a rent-free period, a cap on annual outgoings increases, favourable renewal options, or limitations on personal guarantees.
Our approach is practical and commercially focused. We aim for outcomes that both parties can work with, because a lease that’s fair to both sides is one that’s less likely to end in a dispute.
Retail and commercial leases across Australia are governed by state-based legislation that imposes specific obligations on landlords – particularly around disclosure. Failing to provide a compliant disclosure statement can give tenants grounds to void the lease or pursue compensation.
We prepare and review disclosure statements to ensure they meet the requirements of the relevant Act in your state, whether that’s the Retail Leases Act in Victoria and NSW, the Retail Shop Leases Act in Queensland, or the Commercial Tenancy Acts in Western Australia and South Australia.
Disputes frequently arise at rent review time, particularly when the lease allows for market rent reviews and the parties disagree on what the current market rate actually is. We help landlords and tenants navigate rent reviews by ensuring the process set out in the lease is followed correctly, and by providing advice on your options if the outcome is disputed.
For lease renewals, we review the terms of any option to renew, advise on whether exercising the option is in your best interest, and negotiate revised terms where the lease allows for it.
Contact us today, we generally respond within 2 business hours.
