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When a handshake isn't enough, you call a commercial lawyer.
When decisions carry consequences, ownership, liability, and long-term cost, you need more than a signed contract. You need a commercial lawyer who can see where things break before they do.
A letter from our Sydney commercial lawyers.
If you’re here, there’s probably a document in front of you.
A contract you’re about to send. A deal that’s moving fast.
Terms that look fine until they don’t.
And maybe you’ve thought:
“I don’t know what I don’t know.”
“Have I asked for enough?”
“Have I asked for too much?”
We hear that a lot.
Not from people who are unsure, but from people who want to be sure.
That’s where we come in.
To spot the gap before it opens.
To steady the moment before it escalates.
To help you act without second-guessing later.
Sincerely,
Sincerely,
Mark Lazarus
Director, Lazarus Legal
Lazarus Legal is a team of commercial lawyers brought in when there’s no room for almost.
When the terms have been drafted, the money’s on the table, and someone says, “We should probably run this past someone.” That’s when we enter quietly. To test what holds. To fix what doesn’t. To make sure what’s agreed to will still make sense later, when it matters most.
Legal Capabilities
Contract drafting & review
Business Structuring & Advisory
Shareholder & partnership agreements
Commercial negotiation & deal support
Mergers, Acquisitions & exits
Intellectual property & licensing
Employment & contractor agreements
Confidentialy & NDAs
What you deserve in commercial lawyers
We stay close to the work
We’ve been on the inside, leading legal for global brands like Monster Energy, negotiating across borders, and managing timelines that don’t pause for red tape. That shaped how we show up now: responsive, accountable, and across the details when timing matters most. We work like we’ve been in your seat because we have.
your contracts aren't written for court
Our work has held up in boardrooms, on loading docks, and across continents, not just in courtrooms. With 40 years behind the Lazarus name, and a background spanning international licensing and commercial IP, we draft documents that get signed, get used, and get remembered for the right reasons.
We don't inflate the task
We know the difference between a simple request and a structural risk. Having worked with everyone from startups to listed entities, we don’t dress up routine work or flood you with what you don’t need. We’re fast when it’s clear, careful when it’s complex, and honest about which is which.
From the Other Side of the Table
Mark Lazarus began his legal career inside one of the world’s fastest-growing brands, serving as Legal Director for Monster Energy across the US, EMEA, and APAC. The work was fast, high-stakes, and unforgiving.
Every decision had reach.
Since then, he’s practised across the UK and NSW, advising businesses from early-stage to enterprise.
But Lazarus Legal wasn’t born from ambition. It was built from frustration watching good businesses make avoidable mistakes, and watching legal advice arrive too late, too vague, or too far removed from the moment.
This firm exists to fix that. Not with noise but with timing, clarity, and legal that holds up when it matters most.
- Ready when you are
Start With One Step. We’ll Walk the Rest.
The Things Clients
Always Want
to Know
What is a commercial lawyer?
Do commercial lawyers go to court?
What is the work of commercial lawyers
What is the difference between a commercial lawyer and a business lawyer?
While often used interchangeably, there is a difference in emphasis. A business lawyer typically handles a broad set of legal needs for small to medium enterprises, like employment law, leases, or compliance. A commercial lawyer focuses more narrowly on deals, contracts, transactions, and the legal frameworks that underpin growth. One keeps the business steady. The other helps it scale.
What does a commercial lawyer do in Australia?
No, a conveyancer is not a lawyer but they are licensed professionals qualified to handle property transactions. Conveyancers specialise in the legal processes involved in buying and selling property, but their scope is limited to conveyancing tasks.
A lawyer (or solicitor), on the other hand, can perform conveyancing but also provide broader legal advice. If a property deal involves disputes, complex contractual issues, or legal risks outside standard procedures, a conveyancer must refer you to a lawyer.
Some law firms, like Lazarus Legal, offer conveyancing services with legal oversight, giving clients the benefit of both. This ensures that if complications arise, you’re already covered by legal expertise.
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