Band 2
Provided by Luke Geary
NFPs, Human Rights & Social Impact
Luke regularly acts for ASX200 listed companies, impact financiers, non-profits and religious institutions nationally. Luke also acts for individuals in high profile, social justice issues cases.
Luke has particular expertise assisting institutions in responding to claims of child sexual abuse under a restorative justice framework and in accordance with best practice principles identified by the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. In other instances, Luke acts on behalf of survivors in certain cases against government agencies and other institutions.
Additionally, Luke has been recognised as one of Australia’s leading lawyers representing victims of human trafficking and labour exploitation. Luke is a recognised expert in modern slavery law and assists large organisations in their compliance with this new regulatory regime.
Luke is often called upon by NFPs / charities at times of crisis to assist them to manage governance, operational and reputational issues which have arisen and which are critical to their survival, typically in Royal Commissions, Coronial Inquests and other major public Inquiries.
Luke is the founder and former managing partner of the unique social enterprise law firms ‘Salvos Legal’ and ‘Salvos Legal Humanitarian’, which are wholly owned by The Salvation Army.
Provided by Chambers
Provided by Chambers
Luke is extremely knowledgeable and can bring a diverse range of perspectives together to provide fulsome advice that considers the legal perspective and is commercially minded.
Luke had an excellent understanding of our needs and provided an exemplary service that exceeded our expectations.
He is an outstanding person with the highest integrity and displays knowledge and empathy for clients.
Luke is extremely knowledgeable and can bring a diverse range of perspectives together to provide fulsome advice that considers the legal perspective and is commercially minded.
Luke had an excellent understanding of our needs and provided an exemplary service that exceeded our expectations.
He is an outstanding person with the highest integrity and displays knowledge and empathy for clients.