Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Australia
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Provided by Mills Oakley
We act for some of Australia’s highest profile Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise (NFP/SE) organisations.
Our lawyers serve on the boards of numerous NFP/SE organisations and are recognised as leading experts in the sector by industry commentators such as Pro Bono Australia and the Financial Times.
We provide legal education, advice and specialist legal counsel across all areas of NFP/ SE operations. Our clients include charities, professional/industry bodies, religious groups, social investment institutions and community organisations. We are particularly well known for our work advising on the Modern Slavery Act and assisting faith-based institutions in responding to claims of child sexual abuse under a restorative justice framework.
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Mills Oakley is an expert group advising charities, not-for-profits (NFPs) and religious and community organisations on the full range of administrative, transactional, compliance and potentially contentious issues. The firm regularly assists charities and NFPs in dealings with the ACNC and the Australian Taxation Office.
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Mills Oakley acted for a national disability service provider appearing as an interested party at a coronial inquest in Alice Springs relating to the death of an Aboriginal man.
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They are superior lawyers and always act in a considered and timely way.
They make you feel that you're their most important client.
Their ability to integrate legal expertise with sector knowledge and a practical understanding of risk makes them an invaluable partner.
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Vera's outstanding skill and capacity as a legal adviser is matched with an equally outstanding commitment to her clients.
Vera is a specialist in charities law and one of the top experts in Australia. She's very detail driven and she finds innovative and very clear solutions.
Working with Luke is always easy and a pleasure. He is incredibly knowledgeable.
Luke Geary stands out for his deep expertise, balanced perspective and practical approach.
Luke's always available, extremely non-judgmental and has got really great understanding.
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