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GENDER EQUALITY | The Federal Government's Workplace Gender Equality Agency has today revealed the 115 organisations to receive an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation for 2023-2025. As citation holders since 2020, we're proud to again be recognised for our initiatives to foster gender equality in the workplace, with a focus on leadership, flexibility, talent and pay equity. By consistently applying a gender lens to our practices and policies, we are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and fair for all. Congratulations to all citation holders for your collective achievements in addressing barriers to gender equity. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g4Zcyttz #EmployerofChoiceforGenderEquality #WGEA

INSOLVENCY OUTLOOK | INSOL International* recently announced the 2023-2024 graduates of its Global Insolvency Practice Course, an advanced educational qualification focusing on international restructuring and insolvency. Graduating with honours in the top three of his cohort was Lander & Rogers partner Jonathon Turner. As a new INSOL Fellow, Jonathon says that navigating financial distress in the current economic climate and integrated global economy requires a strong understanding of international restructuring and insolvency regimes and regulations. "Both domestically and internationally, many businesses continue to face heightened financial pressure due to high interest rates, supply chain disruption, labour shortages and high costs of materials. This is driving growth in activity in the restructuring and insolvency arena. While there is currently significant distress in the economic system, there are also opportunities for businesses to restructure with a view to achieving long-term sustainability and profitability," he says. "Increasingly, these engagements contain cross-border elements that require knowledge of international insolvency norms, rules and provisions. The international regime is evolving as cross-border insolvency cases rise, and with many jurisdictions adopting and/or modernising their rescue regimes and cross-border insolvency procedures. This evolution of the international system presents new challenges to the turnaround and insolvency profession." Jonathon, who is dual qualified and has represented clients in superior courts in Australia, England and Wales, and the Cayman Islands, adds: "As practitioners, it's important that we have a deep knowledge of the transnational and international aspects of legal and financial problems of businesses in distress." For more information about Lander & Rogers' insolvency and restructuring practice, visit: https://lnkd.in/gyeAffDe *INSOL International is the leading worldwide federation of national associations of accountants and lawyers who specialise in restructuring and insolvency. The Global Insolvency Practice Course is INSOL's advanced educational qualification focusing on international insolvency, with successful graduates recognised as INSOL Fellows.

RECOGNITION | Congratulations to Chief Executive Partner Genevieve Collins, who has been named a Changemaker in the 2024 edition of Australasian Lawyer's Most Influential Lawyer list. This fourth edition of the list celebrates legal professionals who have made a significant impact on Australia's legal landscape and achieved exceptional outcomes in support of their peers and the legal profession. Genevieve is recognised for her contribution to advancing legal innovation and technology; for driving diversity & inclusion and health & wellbeing in the workplace, and for spearheading Lander & Rogers' climate response. Congratulations to all of this year's Most Influential Lawyers: https://lnkd.in/g7-cprWs    

The firm is thrilled to announce that it has been appointed to the Whole of Australian Government Legal Services Panel across every area of law. This appointment reflects the depth and breadth of our government expertise and we are looking forward to strengthening our relationship with our Commonwealth clients. Read more about this appointment and connect with our team: https://lnkd.in/gE2nUGma Sally Moten (Client Relationship Partner), Genevieve Collins, Sarah Fregon, Pat Hawkins, James Hill, Rachael Kennedy, Tim McDonald, Matthew McMillan, Colleen Palmkvist, Daniel Proietto, Johnathan Quilty, Vince Rogers, Jared Smith, Natasha Stojanovich, Jonathon Turner, Sybilla Waring-Lambert, Tom White, Tony Woods, Anthony Kearns and Michelle Bey.

INDUSTRY ALERT | A record $250k fine and 3 year suspension penalty has been handed down to Aycon Constructions & Building Services, following an investigation by the Victorian Building Authority. The investigation revealed Aycon failed to obtain required Domestic Building Insurance (DBI) for several projects and falsified DBI certificates. Insurance experts partner Natasha Stojanovich and lawyer Tamara Gugger, examine why this case underscores the crucial need for valid DBI policies, especially in light of recent builder insolvencies. https://lnkd.in/gPxD58d2 #BuildingIndustry #Construction #Compliance #Insurance 

TEAM NEWS | We're proud to have one of Australia's largest and most reputable health law and medical law practices ─ and our team is growing! Welcome to senior associate Stephanie Chiu and lawyer Michelle Graham, who recently joined our team in Sydney and will work alongside Julie Shooter, special counsel and Head of Health and Medical Law - Sydney, to assist clients in navigating complex medical negligence and civil claims, coronial investigations, and regulatory investigations.     "I am so thrilled to be part of the growing national health law team at Lander & Rogers, and being able to tap into its collective wealth of knowledge and expertise," said Stephanie. "The firm has a strong work/life balance ethos, while also dealing with sensitive issues and delivering excellent outcomes on behalf of its clients."   Michelle noted the firm's reputation for "having great people and a positive work environment". Speaking about her practice as a health lawyer, Michelle said: "The work often involves complex medical and legal issues from both a breach of duty and causation perspective, and I look forward to helping Lander & Rogers' clients navigate these issues to achieve the best results possible."   Pictured, left to right: Michelle Graham, Julie Shooter and Stephanie Chiu.

NEW APPOINTMENT | Lander & Rogers welcomes new partner Natasha Hood to its national real estate & projects group. Based in Brisbane, Natasha brings over two decades of experience advising clients in large commercial and retail capital transactions and leasing transactions and her appointment will strengthen the firm's offering across real estate, construction and environment and planning disciplines nationally. Natasha commented "I'm thrilled to be joining the team at Lander & Rogers and look forward to working with an energetic, talented and nimble team in Brisbane and contributing to the growth and success of the practice. There is a real energy in the market which will be maintained for the foreseeable future with growth in real estate transactions and construction in the State and the upcoming Olympics." https://lnkd.in/gKyAP5hp

ENERGY BURSTS | Our latest bite-sized insight, reviews a landmark State-Federal government funding agreement, that will see the city of Adelaide transition to 100% renewable energy use. For more information on how we can help you navigate Australia's energy transition, contact our experts Tim McDonald, Hoda Naghdy, Tom White, Jared Smith, Alexander Beale and Verity Gresswell Read the summary below or the full media release here: https://lnkd.in/geMTuX4q

NEW APPOINTMENT | Lander & Rogers welcomes leading digital economy partner Matthew McMillan to the firm's Corporate group in Sydney. Matt will lead our Digital Economy practice, which advises clients on IT and telecommunications transactions, digital initiatives, intellectual property, privacy and data protection, and cyber security. Matt is a trusted advisor to financial institutions, public sector clients and blue-chip corporates on large-scale outsourcing and managed services initiatives, procurement and implementation of complex technology solutions (including as-a-service offerings), integration of new systems, and bringing new technologies to market. He also advises on the use of AI, big data and analytics, data breach responses, and managing cyber risk. Matt's appointment comes in response to growing demand for TMT legal services as organisations adapt to and invest in technology at pace. He notes that clients are increasingly seeking "specialised guidance and assistance in developing carefully considered strategies for embedding new technologies in an ethical and sustainable way. This is key to engendering and preserving customer trust in the digital age". The firm, together with national Corporate practice group leader Jackie Solakovski and David Morris, head of Lander & Rogers' Sydney Corporate practice, welcomes Matt to the team. Learn more about Matt's appointment: https://lnkd.in/g5UdKR4B #tmt #tmtlawyer #tech #digital #ai #bigdata #privacy #privacylaw

Excited to launch 'Energy Bursts', our new series delivering the latest insights from the energy industry in bite-sized updates. This week, we cover the approval of a major renewable energy project, marking a significant step in Australia's energy transition. Contact our experts Tim McDonald, Hoda Naghdy, Tom White, Jared Smith, Alexander Beale and Verity Gresswell, for more information on how we can help your business navigate the path towards a cleaner future. Read the summary below or the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gvz8qsGK