Fixed Fee Contract Lawyers for Australian Businesses
Every business runs on contracts: the terms you trade on, the agreements you sign with suppliers, the deals you shake hands on and hope for the best. Our contract lawyers draft, review and negotiate those documents at fixed fees, so you know exactly where you stand legally and exactly what the advice will cost.
What do our contract lawyers do?
We draft new contracts tailored to your business, review contracts you have been asked to sign, and negotiate terms on your behalf. Common work includes:
- Client and customer agreements, quotes and terms of trade.
- Supply, manufacturing and distribution agreements: see our commercial contracts page.
- Service agreements for IT, SaaS and software businesses, including master services agreements and SLAs.
- Website terms and conditions and subscription terms for online shops and apps.
- Fixed fee contract reviews of agreements the other side has drafted.
If you need a starting point fast, our Contract Shop offers lawyer-drafted templates for common situations.
Why have a lawyer review a contract before you sign?
Because the time to fix a bad term is before it binds you. A contract review tells you what you are actually agreeing to: how you can get out, what happens if the other side does not perform, what you are on the hook for if something goes wrong, and which terms are worth pushing back on.
Standard form contracts used with small businesses are also regulated under the Australian Consumer Law’s unfair contract terms regime, so some terms you are handed may not even be enforceable: we have written a plain-English guide to unfair contract terms if you want the detail.
How does it work?
- Send us the contract (or tell us what you need drafted) and what the deal is meant to achieve.
- Get a fixed fee quote upfront, before any work starts.
- Engage us by signing our engagement letter electronically.
- Get your contract or review, usually within 5 working days per document, with the key issues explained in plain English.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a contract review take?
Usually within 5 working days of engaging us. If you have a signing deadline, tell us: we will let you know upfront whether we can meet it.
How much does a contract review cost?
We quote a fixed fee upfront once we have seen the document and understood the deal. You will always know the full cost before we start, and the first consultation is free.
Can you review a contract I have already signed?
Yes. If you are worried about an agreement you have signed, we can review it and explain your options, including how the termination and dispute clauses actually work. However, it may be difficult or not possible to make changes to the contract once signed. Our article on how to terminate a contract covers the basics.
Do you act for businesses outside Victoria?
Yes. We are Melbourne based and act for businesses Australia-wide. Everything is handled online by phone, video and email.
Get your contracts sorted
Send us the document, or tell us what you need drafted, and we will come back with a fixed fee quote. Book a free consultation today.
