Chambers Review
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Charities - Australia
What the Team is Known For
Arnold Bloch Leibler maintains a prominent practice in the representation of charitable and not-for-profit entities and is active on behalf of an array of causes, ranging from the rights of indigenous peoples to the goals of educational and cultural organisations. The team draws on other areas of expertise within the firm, providing support in areas such as tax, corporate matters and litigation, and offering particularly focused expertise in relation to the establishment of special-purpose philanthropic entities and private ancillary funds. In addition, the practice gains valuable strategic insight by virtue of its team members' involvement with boards and management committees in the direct administration of charities.
Strengths
Arnold Bloch Leibler are simply outstanding. They’re thorough, meticulous and never miss a detail, always following up and following through.
The team demonstrates exceptional knowledge and expertise in tax law, particularly in navigating complex regulatory and compliance matters.
The breadth of Arnold Bloch Leibler's skillset and the gravitas of their reputation ensures the best possible outcomes.
Arnold Bloch Leibler is a big firm with an amazing depth of talent.
The Arnold Bloch Leibler team brings together a strong mix of legal expertise, sector knowledge and genuine client care.
Work Highlights
Arnold Bloch Leibler continued to advise FareShare Australia in relation to its merger with SecondBite.
Notable practitioners
Bridgid Cowling maintains a versatile practice that embraces governance, structuring, commercial and taxation issues pertaining to the charities and NFP sector.
Brigid truly understands the unique context we work in and consistently provides thoughtful, tailored advice that reflects both our values and our long-term goals.
Bridgid is a wonderful adviser. We're so grateful for her support.
Peter Seidel leads the firm's native title and Indigenous rights practice from the firm's Melbourne office. He advises a highly varied range of charities and philanthropic entities on key constitutional, governance and contractual issues.
He was able to see our vision as an organisation quickly and attune to what we needed.
Peter's ability to cut to the heart of the matter and offer sound and intelligent advice and support is exceptional.
Peter is the calm voice of reason in heated situations who guides with clarity and strength.
Joey Borensztajn AM is a commercial lawyer and is active in many branches of the charities and NFP sector. He has particular expertise in matters relating to taxation, trusts and philanthropy.
Joey is a brilliant lawyer who is able to cut through the noise straight to the heart of the issue.
Joey is an exceptional commercial lawyer with great expertise in charities.
Joey is incredible at giving complex advice and at being responsive to us.