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Supporting the NSW community through accessible employment law advice
The Inner City Legal Centre (ICLC) x Allens pro bono clinic was established in Sydney in April 2023 to increase ICLC's capacity to provide much-needed legal services to people experiencing vulnerability including those in the LGBTQIA+ ...
Defending press freedom: reforming Australia's secrecy laws
Journalism plays a crucial role in democratic societies by providing people with the information necessary to engage in the democratic process. However, the complexity of Australia's secrecy laws, which include 875 offences across ...
Supporting access to information for the incarcerated in Australia
People incarcerated in Australia have little or no access to the internet, few news sources, and limited opportunities for self-expression. For the past two years, Allens has supported efforts to reduce the isolation of Australia’s ...
Allens Adapt: Mary Jane McKerihan's experience
Stepping out of a full-time role to try contract work can often feel daunting, but for Mary Jane it felt right. ...
Practising in Australia
Getting admitted to practice law in Australia is a straightforward process for NZ-qualified lawyers, and we're here to help. Thomas Wigglesworth Thomas Wigglesworth Talent Acquisition Manager Areas of expertise What's involved? Ask us a ...
Fiona Reid
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 ...
David Brewster
David Brewster Legal Director Coles Group, Melbourne This interview was conducted in 2016. Former Competition Law group partner David Brewster left Allens in 2016 to join the Coles Group as Legal Director. After 13 years as a partner, he ...
What this means for culture
Are there implications over a year on? Yes. The broader lessons on culture are becoming clearer, and we have seen an increasing trend towards its regulatory supervision, particularly with APRA regulated entities. In February 2019, the 4th ...
What this means for new regulatory enforcement landscape
Preparing your business to respond Although dealing with regulators will never be an exact science, there are steps you can take now to navigate this new regulatory enforcement landscape. We have been assisting clients with: preparing a ...
Navigating geopolitical disruption
A snapshot of key market risks cutting across sectors and the practical steps businesses should be taking now. Explore key considerations and immediate actions to strengthen resilience. A snapshot of key considerations emerging by sector ...