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We are thrilled to announce that Gadens is merging with leading Canberra firm, Trinity Law. This merger will provide a 7 partner and 30 person presence in an important jurisdiction for our expanding firm: https://lnkd.in/giGH8TUK Mark Pistilli, CEO and Managing Partner of Gadens, shares: “This merger will support the growth aspirations of our firm as well as provide us with the base from which we can enhance our government sector offering at both the federal and territory level in Australia’s capital city.” John Irvine, Managing Principal of Trinity Law, adds: “This is a natural development for our firm and our lawyers. We can now support our clients as they do business across the whole of the country, and work closely with existing Gadens teams doing work in Canberra. Our people will also be part of an exciting and ambitious firm that puts them at the centre of everything it does and is going places”. This merger follows the recent merger of all of the Gadens offices across the Country, which became part of the same national firm on 1 July 2024. Gadens will operate across the whole of the Country from offices physically located in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney. Gadens remains associated with leading independent law firm Lavan in Perth. Gadens continues to grow rapidly, with 11 new partners since January 2024. Following the merger with Trinity Law, Gadens will have 106 partners – cracking the ton in a single Gadens firm for the first time in a history which goes back 177 years. Stay tuned as we continue to innovate and expand!

Applications to our Brisbane Clerks@Gadens program close soon. Join a firm that values different voices, fresh ideas and independent thinkers! Join our and make an informed decision about your future legal career. Applications close on Friday, 9 August, so apply now: https://lnkd.in/gyrQmXaY

Gadens Partners Matthew Bode, Kelly Griffiths, Michael Kenny, Sinead Lynch, Daniel Maroske, Kate Mills, and Caroline Ord discuss the news from the financial services regulatory sector in the latest Regulatory Recap.    This edition of the Gadens Regulatory Recap highlights recent developments from ASIC, APRA, OAIC, ACCC, and Treasury including various enforcement actions taken by the regulators. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gtG6Gvcj #auslaw #regulation #compliance If you found this insight article useful and you would like to subscribe to Gadens' updates, click here: https://lnkd.in/gwqNGne

The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Act 2024 (Cth) establishes a right to disconnect for the first time in Australian legislation. The novelty of this right has garnered significant media attention, whilst leaving employers uncertain of the precise implications of these changes. Jonathon Hadley (Partner) and Liam Elliott (Lawyer) discuss the implications here: https://lnkd.in/g57xmr53 #auslaw #employmentlaw #fairworkact If you found this insight article useful and you would like to subscribe to Gadens' updates, click here https://lnkd.in/gwqNGne

Apply now for our Melbourne Clerks@Gadens Program! We are committed to helping you excel in your professional journey, offering practical learning experiences and exceptional opportunities. Join us and embark on a path to success. Applications close on Sunday, 11 August. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gyrQmXaY

Don't forget: Applications to join our Sydney Grads@Gadens program in 2025 close on Friday, 26 July. Apply today: https://lnkd.in/giqzPB98

In the recent decision of ALI and ALJ (Privacy) [2024] AICmr 131 by the Australian Privacy Commissioner, the Respondent was found to have breached Australian Privacy Principle 6 after unsuccessfully relying on the employee records exemption to disseminate an employee’s personal information to approximately 110 head office employees. This decision sheds light on the scope of the employee records exemption under the existing Privacy Act and reinforces an employer’s privacy obligations to their employees. Gadens Partners Sinead Lynch, Michael Morris and Louise Rumble discuss the recent decision here https://lnkd.in/gWwGVaxG

We were thrilled to host the Australia China Business Council Victoria’s Australia China Health Summit 2024 at our Melbourne office. Thank you to Virginia Birrell and the ACBC for bringing together over 90 attendees at the summit, and to the panellists and moderators, including Gadens partners Jing Wang, Kelly Griffiths and Glenn McGowan KC. The summit not only highlighted the pivotal role Victoria plays in global health research but also emphasised the immense opportunities for Australian companies in the Chinese market. Jing Wang, who is Gadens' Head of China Practice, said "We are delighted with the success of the ACBC Victoria’s Australia China Health Summit 2024. Hosting this event at Gadens was a testament to our commitment to fostering international collaboration and innovation in the health and medtech sectors. We are proud to support such initiatives that drive growth and strengthen relationships in the sector."

Applications are now open for our Brisbane Clerks@Gadens program! Looking for an exciting legal career? At Gadens, we value different voices, fresh ideas, and independent thinkers. As a seasonal clerk you will immediately receive challenging and varied work with a high level of responsibility over the four week clerkship. To apply to our Brisbane Clerks@Gadens program, click here: https://lnkd.in/gdYweymy

Gadens Partners Matthew Bode, Kelly Griffiths, Michael Kenny, Sinead Lynch, Daniel Maroske, Kate Mills, and Caroline Ord discuss the news from the financial services regulatory sector in the latest Regulatory Recap.   This edition highlights recent developments from ASIC, APRA, AFCA, ACCC, Treasury, and legislative updates, including various enforcement actions taken by the regulators. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gM7j-bb6 #auslaw #regulation #compliance If you found this insight article useful and you would like to subscribe to Gadens' updates, click here: https://lnkd.in/gwqNGne