We have over 24 years of legal experience, gained both in private practice and as a General Counsel of ASX listed companies, both big and small.  We 'get' your business and understand the need for in-house legal advice to be timely, commercial and aligned with the strategic needs of the business. 

 

Not all businesses require a full time General Counsel.  Other businesses require a seasoned practitioner to project manage a particular transaction or issue so that the senior executive team can focus on their day job.  We can provide advice in a manner that suits you best - by sitting with you as part of your team in your office or by working remotely.

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Our areas of experience and expertise include:

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• Legal lead and project management of corporate transactions, large and small, domestic and off-shore:

  • corporate restructures

  • mergers & acquisitions

  • divestments

  • joint ventures

  • shareholder agreements

  • management buy outs

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• All forms of litigation:

  • Class actions and large scale litigation

  • Arbitration and mediations

  • Internal dispute resolution

  • Ombudsman claims

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• Capital markets:

  • Debt and equity raising

  • IPOs

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• Regulatory issues - managing your response to Royal Commissions and statutory notices  from ASIC, APRA, ASX and AUSTRAC 

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• Fiduciary duties of Directors and Officers;  compliance with the ASX Listing Rules, Corporations Act and Work, Health and Safety legislation

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• Negotiation of commercial contracts with suppliers, service providers, builders and landlords.

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• Insurance programs - dealing with insurance brokers and underwriters to negotiate your insurance premiums and package.

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• Employment matters - performance management, succession planning, sensitive workplace investigations, senior executive and non-executive recruitment and appointment.

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We are independent but have strong relationships with law firms of all shapes and sizes.  We can help identify an appropriate lawyer at the right price and can manage your external law firms and legal budget.

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