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Charities - Australia
What the Team is Known For
Jackson McDonald has a strong reputation in the Western Australian community for its representation of charities and not-for-profits (NFPs) across a comprehensive range of sectors but is particularly well known for supporting indigenous organisations. The firm is able to advise on the structuring and establishment of charitable entities and the formation of their constitutions, as well as governance, fundraising and taxation issues. The team interacts regularly with the Australian Taxation Office and the ACNC and also acts extensively for government agencies, funders and individual philanthropists.
Strengths
The team at Jackson McDonald are approachable, practical and flexible in their advice to suit client's unique needs.
Their strengths are the extensive experience and expertise and the client-centric approach, and Jackson McDonald always prioritise their client's interest.
Jackson McDonald is highly responsive, collaborative and consistently demonstrates a genuine commitment to supporting clients with purpose-driven goals.
Work Highlights
Jackson McDonald advised Activ Foundation on a merger with another disability services provider GenU.
Notable practitioners
Elizabeth Tylich is chairperson of Jackson Macdonald. She regularly advises clients in the charities and NFP space on M&A transactions, corporate structure and compliance issues.
She is flexible and practical, and her advice comes from years of experience and deep knowledge of the area.
It was a great pleasure to work with Liz and I appreciate her professionalism and legal knowledge.
Elizabeth is always professional and provides a good service and sound advice.