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What the Team is Known For

Gilbert + Tobin offers a specialist service to the full range of not-for-profit (NFP) clients, including charities of all types and sizes, community organisations, and corporate foundations. The practice provides a broad range of expertise, including advice in relation to the establishment and structuring of charities and NFPs, corporate governance and tax issues. The team is especially valued for its provision of big-picture perspectives on actual and potential policy developments and its readiness to engage with regulatory authorities.

Work Highlights

  • Gilbert + Tobin assisted FPIP with transaction structuring, charity law compliance and duty exemptions for the acquisition of Luson Aged Care Facilities.

Strengths

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This department is special. Every single person we worked with had a deep knowledge of the issues we faced and they were all incredibly kind and patient.

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The firm makes complex legal situations very easy to digest for those who do not work in the law.

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The team is very experienced and has access to other firm specialists.

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The team is very strong in its understanding of the not-for-profit sector. It has lived experience and strong financial acumen.

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From outlining requirements to steps of the process and updates on progress to delivery of outcomes the communication was exceptional.

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Notable Practitioners

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Darren Fittler
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Darren Fittler
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Darren Fittler heads the firm's charities and social sector practice and takes leading roles on key mandates across its full spectrum of operations. He is based in Sydney.

He was the epitome of expertise delivered with generosity and patience. We will always be grateful to Darren.

Darren has been very responsive, demonstrated an appreciation of the nature and culture of our organisation and provided valuable and practical advice within budget.

Without Darren we would never have made it to the start, let alone the end of our project.

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Elizabeth Wighton
Elizabeth Wighton
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Elizabeth Wighton is special counsel at the firm's charities and social sector practice. She frequently advises clients on regulatory as well as corporate/M&A transactions. She is very well versed in both domestic and international matters.

Elizabeth consistently offers practical guidance that is straightforward and simple to comprehend and implement.

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