Employment opportunities and support Earlier this year, our team in Hanoi assisted HopeBox apply for and obtain a Social Enterprise Licence from the Government of Vietnam. Huong Dang founded HopeBox with the simple goal of helping rural ...

Contract law is at the core of almost every lawyer's practice. We prepare the Contract Law Update by reviewing every contract law decision handed down by Australian appellate courts during the year and preparing summaries of those most relevant to lawyers in commercial practice. ...

In recent years, human rights litigation has become an increasingly prominent concern in business supply chains, as interested parties seek to hold to account companies who fail to address human rights issues in their supply chains, both legally and reputationally. In conjunction with Linklaters, this webinar considers key litigation trends in human rights litigation against businesses in Australia, the EU, the US and the UK including key cases, the means by which claims are already been brought in these jurisdictions and some practical tips on how to mitigate litigation risk in this area. ...

Covered in this webinar: real-world examples of the latest technology being used on projects in Australia; differences between Australia and other countries in the adoption of cutting-edge technology on major projects; how different contracting models and policy settings can encourage (and discourage) the use of productivity-boosting AI, technology and innovation in the construction industry; and how in-house and external lawyers can position themselves to be key advisers to construction and infrastructure clients looking to innovate. ...

Our alliance with Linklaters connects our clients with an international network of legal leaders that spans 40 offices in 28 countries. ...

We work with disadvantaged individuals and for NGOs to promote access to justice and protect human rights. This includes partnering with Community Legal Centres and Aboriginal Legal Services across the country to assist people facing ...

Covered in this webinar: Migrant worker protection reforms – the recently reintroduced migrant worker protection legislation which includes immigration consequences for Fair Work Act breaches, and what these proposed changes could mean for employers. The implications of the 'Secure Jobs, Better Pay' Act and recent trends in flexible working for employers' compliance with employment and migration laws. How 'Same Job, Same Pay' and other proposed Federal Government reforms might impact workforce structuring and migration considerations for businesses. ...

Fiona Reid Principal, Accredited Specialist in Family Law Reid Family Lawyers, Sydney This interview was conducted in 2015. Allens alumna Fiona Reid's career at the firm was interesting and varied, where she began as a secretary, and ended ...