Contract Review Lawyers (Australia)
Fixed Fee $499. No Surprises. Written Report in 2-3 Business Days.
Have your contract reviewed by senior Australian commercial lawyers before you sign. Written report, plain-English recommendations, no hourly billing.
Since 2009, our law firm has helped 10,200+ Australian entrepreneurs with easy-to-use legal templates + solutions. Read what 516 clients say about Legal123
When You Need a Contract Review
A contract works for whoever wrote it. If the other side drafted the agreement, it protects their interests first – not yours.
Before you sign is the only time you have real leverage.
Once your signature is on the page, renegotiating costs far more than a review ever would. An independent contract review (part of our fixed-fee contract lawyer services) tells you exactly what you are agreeing to and what to push back on.
Get independent eyes on your contract before you sign if:
- You’ve been sent a contract to sign and aren’t sure what’s in it
- The other side’s lawyer drafted it – it protects them, not you
- Real money, IP or a long-term commitment is involved
- You’re about to sign an employment contract or non-compete
- One-sided supplier, agency or platform “standard agreement”
- You’d be signing a personal guarantee or loan arrangement
- An overseas contract that may not fit Australian law
- Payment, termination or liability clauses you don’t understand
- You tried reading it and gave up at clause 14
- Industry-specific compliance (RTO, NDIS, allied health, regulated sectors)
How Our Contract Review Service Works
Getting your contract reviewed is simple. Everything is handled by email. No hourly billing. No drawn-out meetings.
- Purchase your review – one fixed fee, no quote needed for contracts up to 7 standard pages.
- Send us your contract – attach it with details about your business and any specific concerns.
- We review – a senior Australian lawyer examines risks, missing protections and compliance.
- Receive your written report – within 2-3 business days: risks, amendments and clear next steps.
- Ask follow-up questions – you have ten business days to come back with any questions about the review.
Have questions before you buy? Or got a longer contract to review? Use this contact form to send us a message.
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What Does a Contract Review Cost?
Our contract review is a fixed fee of $499 + GST for contracts up to 7 standard A4 pages. That includes the full written report, plain-English recommendations and ten business days of follow-up questions. Longer or more complex contracts are quoted upfront as a fixed fee.
Compare that with a traditional law firm, where a contract review is billed at $400-$600 per hour with no cap, and a single review routinely runs to $800-$2,000 or more. Same senior Australian lawyers. A fraction of the cost. And you know the price before you say yes.
What’s Included
Who Is the Contract Review For?
Business owners, professionals and individuals: if you are about to sign it, we can review it. Here is who uses this service most:
Business Owners
- Buying or selling a business
- Seeking investor backing
- JV and partnership agreements
- Hiring contractors or employees
- Supply and distribution agreements
- E-commerce terms (Shopify, Amazon)
- Software development agreements
- Property management agreements
- Etc.
Freelancers & Professionals
- Client service agreements
- New hire employment contracts
- Non-compete and restraint clauses
- Consultants and agency agreements
- Authors signing publishing deals
- Musicians and merchandise deals
- Coaches in learn-to-coach programs
- Developers licensing their software
- Etc.
Individuals & One-Off Contracts
- Loan arrangements and guarantees
- Gym and long-term memberships
- Sports professionals in negotiations
- Influencer and sponsorship deals
- IP and invention agreements
- Overseas and US-based contracts
- Website development contracts
- Home building and renovation contracts
- Etc.
Online Contract Review. Australia-Wide.
Australian contract law is national for most business agreements, and our senior lawyers are Australian-qualified and regulated. So you don’t need a lawyer in your city or suburb. You need the right review, done properly. Everything by email: no offices to visit, no meetings to schedule, no hourly clock running. We work with businesses in:
- Sydney
- Melbourne
- Brisbane
- Perth
- Adelaide
- Canberra
- Gold Coast, and
- Regional Australia
The Lawyers Behind Your Review
Vanessa Emilio
Legal Practice Director
& Founder
(29 years experience)
Andrew Hawking
Australian Lawyer
Commercial Law Specialist
(29 years experience)
Jeremy Climie
Australian Lawyer
Commercial Law Specialist
(14 years experience)
Morris Averill
Australian Lawyer
Commercial Law Specialist
(32 years experience)
Senior Australian contract lawyers. Online business specialists. No juniors. No outsourcing.
Legal123’s contract lawyers have drafted and reviewed contracts for online and digital businesses since 2009, helping 10,200+ Australian businesses protect their operations. We understand platform rules, subscription models, data flows, IP ownership and the commercial realities of scaling online. With over 130 years of combined experience, our lawyers are Australian-qualified and regulated by the relevant authorities.
What Our Clients Say
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I highly recommend Vanessa Emilio of Legal123. I purchased the Contractor Agreement template which I was really happy with. I also required some tweaks to a different agreement, which she submitted to me the same day. Vanessa is friendly, professional and extremely responsive; and importantly, she’s a breath of fresh air in the legal space. I will definitely use her services again and will recommend her templates to colleagues and clients. Thank you Vanessa for your five star service!
I purchased the Website Legal Package and paid a little bit more to have it customised to suit my unique needs. Legal123 were absolutely fantastic - very responsive and very helpful. I feel I got great value for money. My new web business now has all the Ts & Cs in place for just hundreds rather than thousands of dollars. I'll definitely turn to you the next time we require a legal template. Thank you!
After numerous conversations with some of Australia's leading Legal firms, I stumbled across Legal123. During the first few minutes of our conversation it was clear to me that Vanessa's knowledge around Website legalities was superior. Engaging Legal123 so early in the piece enabled our team to make many critical changes to the point where Vanessa now plays a pivotal role in our success. I couldn't recommend Legal123 more highly.
Legal123 made getting all the website policies easy and at such a reasonable rate. I was also able to get additional policies done specific to my particular website product. So much cheaper and faster than going to a shopfront solicitor. Legal123 service was fantastic! They spent a lot of time explaining different legal terms and asking questions in order to get my tailored policies exactly right! Highly recommend and would definitely use again. Thanks a million!
Vanessa and the team at Legal123 are absolutely first class all the way. We have bought standard templates and also engaged them to prepare and review custom contracts and on all the criteria their level of service and knowledge surpasses any firm we've worked with before. I recommend them to any company or individual needing contracts or documentation prepared.
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FAQs About Our Contract Review Service
How much does it cost to have a lawyer review a contract?
Traditional firms charge $400-$600 per hour, so a typical contract review runs $800-$2,000 or more. Our contract review is a fixed $499 + GST for contracts up to 7 standard pages, including a written report and ten business days of follow-up questions. You know the exact price before you start.
How can a contract review benefit my business?
Ultimately, a legal contract review provides you with peace of mind. An experienced, independent lawyer helps you evaluate your potential risks and liabilities, avoid legal disputes and make sure you sign a fair contract.
What will I receive after the contract review is completed?
You will receive a contract report by email covering:
- A summary of potential risks and liabilities identified within the contract
- Suggested amendments or additions to protect your interests
- Assessment of limitation of liability and indemnification provisions
- Whether the contract aligns with relevant Australian laws and regulations
- Clear, actionable insights to address any ambiguities in the contract language
The report also includes suggested next steps, such as custom clause drafting or assistance with contract negotiation, quoted separately as a fixed fee.
What type of legal issues will be reviewed?
Where applicable, the review covers:
- Compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Clarity and enforceability of obligations for all parties
- Potential risks and liabilities associated with the contract
- Indemnification, limitation of liability and breach provisions
- Intellectual property, confidentiality and non-disclosure
- Dispute resolution, termination and force majeure clauses
- Governing law and jurisdiction for resolving disputes
Can you review an employment contract before I sign?
Yes. Employment contracts, non-compete clauses and restraint provisions are among the most common contracts we review. Knowing exactly what you are agreeing to before you sign is far cheaper than finding out afterwards.
What happens if serious legal issues are found during the review?
We will clearly identify them in your report and provide specific recommendations to reduce your liability or exposure. Our lawyers can draft additional custom clauses as needed or assist you with contract negotiation, quoted separately as a fixed fee.
Who will conduct my contract review?
One of our senior Australian lawyers who specialises in commercial and online business law. No juniors. No outsourcing.
How long does a contract review take?
The review typically takes 2-3 business days, depending on the complexity of the contract and the legal issues involved. You then have ten business days to ask follow-up questions about your report.
What if my contract is longer than 7 pages?
The fixed $499 + GST fee covers a single review of a contract up to 7 standard A4 pages, with one set of feedback and recommendations. For longer or more complex contracts, contact us and we will provide a fixed-fee quote upfront.
How do I book a contract review?
Click the Add to Cart button and complete the purchase. You will then be sent to a form where you provide details about your business, attach your contract and note any specific concerns. We confirm receipt and get started; if anything is unclear, we will follow up by email.
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