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At Holding Redlich, great law is our starting point
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At Holding Redlich, great law is our starting point

Holding Redlich is a large national commercial law firm with offices in Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane and Cairns. We comprise more than 500 people, including 70 partners.

We provide solutions tailored to our clients’ needs, underpinned by the very best legal thinking and expert industry knowledge.

But it takes much more than great law to build enduring partnerships - our aim with every client.

We understand that our role is to look after our clients and their best interests.

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We provide solutions tailored to our clients’ needs

underpinned by the very best legal thinking and expert industry knowledge.

We have a personal stake in our clients' success

and a commitment to quality in everything we do for them.

We have an informal culture

which values respect and collaboration.

Holding Redlich welcomes two new partners to growing Canberra team

Holding Redlich welcomes two new partners to growing Canberra team

A warm welcome to our two new partners, Jeremy Johnson and Nevin Agnew, who have joined our rapidly growing Canberra office in response to our appointment to all areas of law on the new Whole of Australian Government Legal Services Panel.

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28 November 2024 - Knowledge

Residential Focus

#Property, Planning & Development

We wrap-up the latest residential property news in NSW.

28 November 2024 - Knowledge

New cyber security legislative package – how will it impact organisations?

#Data & Privacy, #Technology, Media & Communications

The government’s new cyber security legislative package introduces various amendments to existing legislation to tackle Australia’s cyber security issues. We highlight five initiatives expected to have the most immediate impact on organisations.

27 November 2024 - Knowledge

Federal Court finds director reasonably relied on external advice amid potential insolvency

#Dispute Resolution & Litigation, #Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency

A recent case we acted on highlights the importance of a company director acting in good faith and reasonably relying on and assessing external advice when making decisions while faced with a potential insolvency for one company within a corporate group.

27 November 2024 - Knowledge

New Bill proposes gender equality targets to WGEA’s reporting scheme

#Workplace Relations & Safety

The Federal Minister for Women has introduced a Bill, that if passed, will require employers with 500 or more employees to select and act upon defined gender equality targets.

26 November 2024 - Knowledge

Face Off: Lessons from the Bunnings privacy determination

#Data & Privacy

Bunnings’ unlawful yet well-intentioned use of facial recognition technology to mitigate harmful customer behaviour towards staff highlights the importance of adhering to proper privacy practices when using biometric systems in retail or workplace settings.

26 November 2024 - Knowledge

Unlocking opportunities in Australia's low-carbon future

#Renewable Energy

In November, Holding Redlich had the privilege of hosting a thought-provoking lunch session with leading experts in renewable energy. The session unfolded into a dynamic discussion, exploring five key themes that are central to Australia's journey toward a greener economy.

21 November 2024 - Knowledge

Need access to adjoining land or airspace? Why a written access licence is crucial for your construction project

#Construction, Infrastructure & Projects

We outline five key benefits of a well-considered written access licence and why early planning is key to a project’s success.

20 November 2024 - Knowledge

The Qantas decision: Federal Court awards significant compensation for non-economic loss

#Workplace Relations & Safety

A recent Federal Court decision regarding ex-Qantas workers demonstrates that employers may be liable to provide significant monetary compensation if employees can prove the non-financial impacts which adverse employment action has caused.

20 November 2024 - Knowledge

New ‘equal access’ cost provisions reduces barriers in anti-discrimination cases

#Workplace Relations & Safety

‘Equal access’ cost protections for discrimination proceedings in federal courts have been introduced into the Australian Human Rights Commission Amendment Act, encouraging victim-survivors to continue unresolved claims beyond the Australian Human Rights Commission.

20 November 2024 - Knowledge

NSW Government Bulletin

#Government

We wrap-up the latest government news in NSW.

19 November 2024 - Knowledge

Victorian Government to enact major changes to the Security of Payment regime

#Construction, Infrastructure & Projects

The Victorian Government has broadly supported the Environment and Planning Standing Committee’s 28 recommendations to amend Victoria’s Security of Payment Act. We look what these recommendations mean for the construction sector.

18 November 2024 - Knowledge

Residential Focus: Return to section 54 and home warranty insurance

#Property, Planning & Development

A recent case in the NSW Court of Appeal has revisits the interplay between the Home Building Act and the Insurance Contracts Act.

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15 November 24 - Media Release

Holding Redlich welcomes two new partners to growing Canberra team

Holding Redlich is pleased to announce the appointment of two new partners, Nevin Agnew and Jeremy Johnson, who have joined the firm's rapidly growing Canberra office in response to its appointment to all areas of law on the new Whole of Australian Government Legal Services Panel.

01 November 24 - Media Release

Holding Redlich promotes three senior lawyers to partnership

Holding Redlich is pleased to announce the promotion of senior lawyers Alana Giles, Jessica Tsiakis and Guy Munasinghe to the firm’s partnership. With their deep sector knowledge, the new partners in Melbourne and Brisbane further strengthen the firm’s expertise in Dispute Resolution & Litigation and Property, Planning & Development.

23 October 24 - Media Release

Holding Redlich partner elected president of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators - Australia Branch

Geoff Farnsworth, partner at Holding Redlich has been elected president of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators - Australia Branch (Ciarb). A leading transport and commodities lawyer, Farnsworth has more than 30 years’ experience, now specialising in providing strategic and effective legal advice in the shipping space.