Risk Advisory and Compliance
We work with clients to identify, assess and manage legal risk early and effectively. Our work includes advising on corporate governance issues and developing compliance frameworks, including policy suites and audit mechanisms, shaped by a deep understanding of each client’s environment. Drawing on decades of dispute resolution experience, we know how issues can escalate, impacting on an organisation’s reputation and reputation and diverting valuable resources. We work with boards and leadership teams to contain risks and ensure regulatory and corporate obligations are consistently met.
Our work includes
Corporate Governance and Directors’ Duties Advice
We advise boards and executives on governance frameworks and directors’ duties. Our experience with significant disputes arising from corporate governance failures informs our view and practical steps organisations can take to prevent similar missteps and their consequences.
Contract and Policy Reviews
We develop and review contract and policy suites to ensure compliance with legislation and industry best practice. Particular attention is given to termination, default, dispute resolution and insolvency provisions.
Sustainability and Climate Risk Reporting
We advise organisations on their sustainability and climate-related disclosure obligations to ensure reporting meets regulatory standards and avoids allegations of greenwashing.
Whistleblowing, Disclosure and Information Management
We assist clients with whistleblowing and public interest disclosure matters, including investigations, reporting procedures and training. We also advise on Freedom of Information requests and related compliance frameworks.
Modern Slavery
We help organisations identify, assess and address modern slavery risks within their operations and supply chains. Our work includes preparing annual statements under the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) and coordinating equivalent requirements in other jurisdictions.
Security of Critical Infrastructure
We guide critical infrastructure owners and operators through their responsibilities under the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (Cth) and related industry regulations, ensuring robust governance and reporting systems.
Employee Relations
We advise on employment obligations under Australian legislation, including the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth), Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth), as well as state equivalents. We advise organisations on employee misconduct matters and assist with containing and resolving related claims.
