We Do Legal

Welcome to Lazarus Legal

Legal solutions that fit you, not the other way around.

You don’t need another law firm telling you what matters. You already know what’s at stake. Our job is to ask the right questions, cut through the noise, and give you legal work that helps you make decisions, close deals, protect what’s yours, or fight when it counts. That’s it.

Practicing Law Since 1975

Lazarus Legal’s story began in 1975, when Barry Lazarus started his legal career, a career that built its foundation on direct advocacy, no-nonsense advice, and backing clients when it mattered most. Decades later, Barry’s reputation as a fierce litigator and sharp commercial mind still shapes how we approach the law today.

Mark Lazarus brought fresh energy to the firm, combining global experience as a barrister, in private practice, and as in-house counsel for a major international brand, with a focus on practical, business-minded legal solutions. Mark’s work reflects a balance of courtroom skill and commercial strategy, always aimed at helping clients move with confidence.

Today, Lazarus Legal continues that legacy, working with businesses, founders, and individuals who want legal work that’s clear, useful, and built around real-world priorities, not legal theatre. Our office in Bondi Junction looks out over Sydney Harbour, but we keep our focus on what’s in front of us: giving clients the advice and documents they need to act, grow, or defend what they’ve built.

We see technology, including AI, as a tool, not a threat. We use it where it adds value, but the core of our work stays the same: clear thinking, precise drafting, and advice that fits the situation. That’s what clients trust, and that’s what we’ll keep delivering.

The Way We Work

Yes or No. Not, it depends...

We don’t waste time on performance or bureaucracy. We don’t file a form and call it progress. Our work starts where your real questions begin and we focus on giving you answers that help you act.

Here’s what people actually ask us:

Am I Liable?

Is this trademark worth fighting for?

Can this deal be done?

Do I have a case?

Will this contract hold up?

We give you what you need:

A Yes or No.

Not “it depends” unless that’s the truth and if it is, we’ll make sure you understand exactly what depends, and why.

That’s the standard. That’s how we work.

Law isn’t theatre. I don’t play a part, I change the ending.

– Mark Lazarus

Barry Lazarus

– CEO & Notary Public

Barry Lazarus has been practising law since 1975, and his reputation is built on exactly what clients want in their corner: experience that holds up when it counts. A fearless litigator and commercially minded advisor, Barry has spent decades guiding clients through high-stakes disputes, business ventures, franchising, and property deals in both Australia and South Africa. He’s seen the law change, markets shift, and industries rise and fall and he still backs clients with the same no-nonsense advice that gets results. Barry’s commercial instincts are as sharp as his legal mind, shaped by building and running businesses alongside his legal practice.

If you need someone who can see through the noise and help you act with confidence, Barry is that lawyer.

Mark Lazarus

– Director

Mark Lazarus brings legal knowledge and business sense together. Admitted in both Australia and the UK, Mark has worked as a barrister, represented high-profile clients, and served as in-house legal director for a global consumer brand across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. His focus? Helping clients close deals, protect ideas, and resolve disputes without unnecessary complexity. Mark’s style reflects the Lazarus Legal approach: direct, clear, and always tuned to what works in the real world.

Whether he’s advising a startup founder or an established business, Mark’s advice is built to last.

Chen Gabay

– Associate Lawyer (LL.M, LL.B)

Chen combines legal precision with commercial insight. With experience as a fund manager and compliance officer, she now helps clients with venture capital deals, M&A, business structuring, and corporate matters. Chen’s advice is practical and grounded in what makes businesses succeed.

Sophie Crimin

– Solicitor (LLB)

Sophie is a foreign-qualified solicitor with a background in marketing, bringing a fresh, commercial lens to legal strategy. She’s known for cutting through complexity and delivering practical, actionable advice, especially in IP and commercial matters.

Elizabeth Chun

– Lawyer (LLB, BCom)

Elizabeth, admitted in NSW, brings energy, focus, and a practical mindset to every matter. Elizabeth assists in a broad range of litigation matters and also supports clients across commercial matters, delivering legal work that’s clear, useful, and ready for action.

Jimmy Nguyen

– Business Development

Jimmy works closely with the firm’s leadership to shape growth initiatives, streamline client experience, and position Lazarus Legal as the go-to partner for startups, scale-ups, and ambitious business owners across Australia. With a background in marketing and business advisory, he leads the firm’s brand strategy, press communications, and legal content crafting clear, founder-first messaging that connects with fast-growing companies.