We Do Legal
Lazarus Legal’s story began in 1965, 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.
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:
“Law isn’t theatre. I don’t play a part, I change the ending”.
– Mark Lazarus
Barry Lazarus has been practising law since 1965, 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 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 combines legal precision with commercial insight. With experience as a fund manager and compliance officer, he 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.
Elizabeth, admitted in NSW, brings energy, focus, and a practical mindset to every matter. She supports clients across commercial, M&A, and startup law, delivering legal work that’s clear, useful, and ready for action.
Sophie, now admitted in NSW, pairs her legal training with a background in marketing, offering a fresh and focused perspective on commercial and IP matters. She’s known for cutting through complexity and providing advice clients can actually use.
Angel supports the team on trade mark and commercial matters, bringing care, dedication, and sharp attention to detail while completing her law studies.
Abha assists on wills, estate planning, and client services, combining legal knowledge with organisation and reliability.
Hanna keeps the numbers sharp behind the scenes, ensuring the firm runs smoothly with years of accounting experience and a focus on precision
When we launched Salon Lane, we required a very tailored membership agreement to be drafted! Mark and the team at Immerse tackled this head on and produced a robust agreement that we now use for all of our members! They did a great job and really nailed the brief!
Co-Founder & CEO
As a leader in innovative health and wellness products, we often engage with high profile influencers and ambassadors, and therefore require solid agreements to be put in place reflecting the deal terms. Immerse makes the entire process simple and transparent, allowing us to quickly secure the deals so we can focus on building epic collaborations. Thanks Mark and the team at Immerse for your continued support!
Director
Mark is our go-to person for all startup legal-related questions! He helped us tremendously with website T&Cs, trademark applications and agreements. The team at Immerse maintain a consistently high quality of service. Highly recommended for all small business owners!
Founder & Director
Thank you Mark and the team at Immerse for continuing to provide DOG by Dr Lisa with exceptional service. Whether it’s a local manufacturing agreement or a significant, business critical, international distribution agreement, you are always there for us. A special mention to Mark who is always on the ball and has our best interests at heart. Most importantly he is always available when needed and continues to assist us with new legal matters as our business grows to ensure we are legally protected.
Chief Operating Officer
As a startup, we were fairly new to the legal side of things, but Mark and the Team at Immerse guided us throughout and ensured a seamless experience. Every deliverable was thorough, efficient and timely. It's refreshing to work with a dependable team that tailors its service to your needs. Would happily recommend Immersive.
Co-Founder & CEO
As a startup, we were fairly new to the legal side of things, but Mark and the Team at Immerse guided us throughout and ensured a seamless experience. Every deliverable was thorough, efficient and timely. It's refreshing to work with a dependable team that tailors its service to your needs. Would happily recommend Immersive.
Chief Executive Officer
Mark Lazarus and Lazarus Legal have advised Packamama on our Australian legal matters to establish and grow our business. Knowing this team will be powering Immerse gives me confidence in the legal advice this platform will provide.
CEO & Founder
I’ve been using Mark from Lazarus Legal for the last decade to assist my PR agency with contracts, agreements, trademarks, and general advice. Mark takes the time to listen to our concerns and adapts his processes to suit our business and our objectives. He’s fast working, authentic and generous with his advice. I’m really excited about the new platform Immerse as I know we will utilise this within our agency as well
DIrector
“It’s been an absolute pleasure working with Mark and the team at Immerse on our trade mark requirements! They made the process super simple and kept us fully apprised every step of the way! They are very knowledgeable and down to earth so we would definitely recommend them to any agency, brand or creator looking to secure their trade marks!”
Founder
Immerse has been fantastic in providing legal support to my FMCG Start-Up. Most recently Mark and his team have organized international Trade Marks for me, and Distribution Agreements. Mark has a really hands-on approach and is extremely generous in offering advice from his wealth of experience, particularly in the FMCG space. I cannot recommend Immerse more highly! I feel great comfort in knowing Immerse will support our business as we continue to scale domestically and internationally.
Co-Founder
Immerse is an extraordinary platform for accessing legal advice you need that may seem out of reach. The team provide expertise and diligence that is required for startups, though might often feel out of reach. We trust all of our legal advice for contracts and trademarks the team are always on the front foot to provide general advice to the point of offering advice before you know you need it.
General Manager
“Mark is the man you want on speed dial. His beyond prompt and laser focused attention to your legal matters is exceptional. Mark has prepared extensive legal agreements, thorough T&C’s, watertight trademarks, efficient cease & desist and IP infringement letters always with his trademark approachable, common-sense advice and we would highly recommend him and his team at Immerse for all your legal requirements.”
Director
Mark and the team at Lazarus Legal have been incredibly quick, responsive and above all, professional in the handling of all of our legal requirements to date. They have handled all aspects of our business - employment, financial, investment, agreements, Trade Marks, amongst many other things. If Immerse is backed by the team at Lazarus Legal, then I will have absolutely no hesitation in using the platform with confidence on any of my straight forward legal requirements pertaining to the influencer marketing space.
Founder
I have been working with Mark and the team at Lazarus Legal for some time now and have been impressed by their terrific and personal service! I am excited to see Immerse take off, especially since tagSpace is closely aligned with its offering; as we bring consumers, influencers and marketers together in our Mixed Reality Metaverse. This market is about to blow up and so their timing to support us is perfect!
CEO & Founder
Lazarus Legal are a diverse group of individuals made up of legal experts and commercial advisors with varied backgrounds and stories to tell. We strive to provide one-of-a-kind legal advice and will go over and above to achieve positive outcomes.
