Our Government practice operates nationally with an enhanced capability in Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Darwin. We act for over 30 Commonwealth departments, agencies and entities and rank as a Top 10 provider of legal services to the Commonwealth.
Our lawyers have extensive knowledge of the Commonwealth operating environment, including the requirements of the Legal Services Directions, APS Values and Code of Conduct and relevant statutory and policy frameworks. We are known for our expertise in assisting Government clients to develop processes in relation to the delivery of high volume litigation, probity and procurement, funding agreements and public/ private sector partnerships. We are also known for our considerable expertise in commercial and administrative law including privacy and information law.
We provide pragmatic solutions at value to our government clients across five key legal areas:
Government Public and Administrative Law: advice and litigation services to government clients nationally on all aspects of public law including tribunal and judicial review
Government Property and Environment: including leasing, acquisition and divestment
Government Litigation: including high volume advice and litigation, royal commissions, public and private enquiries, conduct, disciplinary and corruption matters.