Allens was founded on 22 July 1822, the day after 21-year-old George Allen was admitted as an attorney and solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales and became the first person to complete their full legal training in Australia. When he began his small legal practice in a cottage on Elizabeth Street in Sydney, he could not have forseen the story that would follow.  ...

The best lawyers need the best business partners. At Allens, our business teams are also specialists in their field. ...

What is LGBTIQ+ inclusive language? The Inclusive language guide is for all Allens employees. It explains how to use language respectfully and inclusively when working with and referring to LGBTIQ+ colleagues and clients. Using inclusive ...

This includes jokes, assumptions, stereotypes and myths about LGBTQIA+ culture: these comments are harmful. Taking the time to explain that someone’s behaviour is inappropriate and why, can be a good way to get people to start thinking ...

Executive remuneration Last year, the Commission's examination of misconduct and senior executive remuneration contributed to a reporting season hit by public showings of shareholder dissatisfaction, with many of Australia's largest ...

Filings: what have we seen and what's to come? Before the publication of the Final Report, the matters raised during the Royal Commission resulted in either the commencement or investigation of class actions in relation to: Superannuation ...

Technology is driving a major transformation. The opportunities you seize and the risks you mitigate now will determine your business' future. ...

At Allens, we’ve always believed that innovation is most powerful when it’s thoughtful — and when it brings people along for the journey. As AI continues to reshape the legal landscape, we’re proud to be helping lead the conversation, not ...

United Nations Global Compact Allens was a foundation signatory to the United Nations Global Compact in 2001, and our continuing goal is to promote and uphold the Compact's 10 principles including those relating to human rights, labour ...

Scams and fraudulent communications are increasing, with scammers using advanced tactics to impersonate reputable organisations, including law firms. These communications can be highly convincing, using official logos, familiar language, ...