CMI Legal is a Sydney based law firm established in 2014 that provides advice across business, migration and contract law for entrepreneurs, SMEs and individuals. The practice is known for practical, commercially focused guidance delivered in plain language, and for a client-centered service approach that keeps clients informed and in control of their legal journey.

Led by experienced practitioners, the firm maintains a focused team and a prominent Chatswood location that supports clients across New South Wales and Australia. The leadership includes John Zhang as Principal and Matthew Wu as Director, with a team of lawyers who work closely with clients to understand goals, timelines and budget constraints.

CMI Legal offers an integrated range of practice areas reflecting its emphasis on helping businesses and individuals with operations, growth and protection. Core areas include Business, Immigration, Employment & Labor, Real Estate and Intellectual Property, with a transparent pricing framework and fixed-fee options on select services to enhance planning and predictability for clients.

About CMI Legal | Business Lawyers, Migration Lawyers & Contract Lawyers

Founded in 2014

5 people in their team


Practice areas
Business
Immigration
Employment & Labor
Real Estate
Intellectual Property

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Business

CMI Legal's business practice focuses on practical, commercially minded solutions for small- and medium-sized enterprises, including drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, advising on business structuring, and supporting dispute avoidance and resolution. The team works to align legal strategy with clients' commercial goals, offering fixed-fee pricing on select services to improve budgeting and transparency.
Accounting & Auditing
Communications & Media Law
Employer
Health Care
International
Legal Document
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Tax
FDA Law

Immigration

CMI Legal's migration lawyers are MARA registered and provide visa assessment, application preparation and lodgement, and post-approval support. The firm offers fixed-fee arrangements and clear guidance throughout the process to help families and professionals navigate Australian immigration law.
Asylum
Business Visa
Citizenship
Dependent Visa
Permanent Residency
Retirement Visa
Work Permit
Citizenship by Investment
Residence by Investment
Golden Visa

Employment & Labor

CMI Legal delivers employment law services for both employers and employees, including employment contracts, workplace discrimination, unfair dismissal and compensation claims. The practice emphasizes practical, business-focused advice designed to protect client interests while preserving employee rights.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

Real Estate

CMI Legal handles conveyancing, property disputes, tenancy and leasing matters, and related real estate transactions for residential and commercial clients, offering tailored strategies and timely advice to support settlements and dispute resolution.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing

Intellectual Property

CMI Legal provides intellectual property services including trademarks and copyright protection, strategy and enforcement, helping clients protect and monetize IP assets and maintain competitive advantage.
Copyright
Patent
Trademark
Art & Cultural Property Law