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Charities - Australia
What the Team is Known For
Prolegis Lawyers is highly regarded as a pre-eminent charities and not-for-profit (NFP) boutique, handling the full range of practice area mandates for clients of all kinds. The firm is particularly noted for its ability to advise on issues faced by NFP clients, including the establishment, structuring and governance of charities. The practice is increasingly active on contentious matters in the space, including assistance in respect of official investigations and inquiries.
Strengths
The firm is aware of the different challenges that charities face and is structured accordingly to service clients with specialist advice.
They are always available, very friendly and provide really good advice.
They provide a fantastic depth of knowledge in a specialist area of law.
Work Highlights
Prolegis Lawyers advised Billy Graham Evangelistic Association on the restructuring of its international governance with its local affiliates.
Notable practitioners
Anne Robinson AM is the founder of Prolegis and is highly recommended for mandates involving governance issues or interactions with bodies such as the ACNC and Australian Taxation Office.
She has breadth of experience and provides very straightforward advice.
Jon Cheung is very able, very cerebral and able to unlock the complexities of legal issues and explain them well.
Jon Cheung is professional, detailed, responsive and knowledgeable.
John is an exceptional talent.