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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Charities - Australia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is respected for having specialist sector and statutory knowledge, backed by an outstanding range of expertise spread throughout the wider, full-service firm. The team advises extensively on structuring, tax and governance issues and is further noted for its handling of complex regulatory mandates. The firm's diverse clientele comprises both established and start-up charities, with a particularly strong offering for philanthropic foundations and trusts.

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Work Highlights

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer assisted National Parkinson’s Alliance with its establishment which will work to shape policies, strategies and initiatives to change the lives of individuals affected by Parkinson’s across Australia.

Strengths

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  • The team is pragmatic and solutions focussed and able to bring top quality legal expertise as well as their knowledge of the regulatory landscape to our work.

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  • They have specialist charities and DGR knowledge such that they are able to advocate directly to governments and regulators and provide detailed responses to ad-hoc enquiries.

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  • The team is highly reliable, accessible and proactive in their communication. Even in high-pressure or time-sensitive situations they remain calm, focused and solutions-oriented.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Alice Macdougall
    Alice Macdougall

    Alice Macdougall

    Alice Macdougall heads the practice based out of the firm's Melbourne office. She advises across the board on charity-related matters, offering particularly focused expertise on taxation issues impacting the sphere.

    • Alice brings a great mix of legal depth and commercial sense, and her advice is both thoughtful and practical.

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    • Her knowledge and expertise are far reaching and incredibly deep.

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    • Alice is tenacious and inspiring. She sees the bigger picture and is also wonderful with the detail.

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    • Alice is considered one of the best charity lawyers in Australia. She is also a delightful person to work with offering a calm, reassuring and practical approach to the practice.

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  • Marla Cowen
    Marla Cowen

    Marla Cowen

    Marla Cowen is based in the firm's Melbourne office and has a strong background in the tax and government sectors. In addition to assisting not-for-profits on tax issues, she is recognised for her expertise in charity establishment, governance and regulation.

    • Marla is incredibly responsive, clear and easy to work with. She combines sharp legal insight with a real understanding of our needs.

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    • Marla is great to deal with and inspires confidence.

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    • It has been rare to find someone as good in their particular area of law as Marla Cowen.

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