Corporate & Commercial Law, Administrative law, Data & Privacy, Government
Lachlan is a senior associate based in Melbourne specialising in administrative law with a particular focus on privacy, freedom of information and other compulsory information access processes.
Lachlan comprehends and appreciates the difficulties that government departments encounter, having completed multiple secondments in information law and provided advice to Commonwealth, NSW, and Victorian state government clients.
Lachlan has also advised on various legislation reform projects in the area of data working with government clients. When working through such projects, Lachlan ensures community expectations are met in addition to the client’s interests and expectations.
Lachlan's specialised areas of experience include:
Lachlan provides high-quality privacy advice for Australian Government and State Government clients, including:
Lachlan advises on all aspects of FOI under FOI Act, including:
Lachlan also regularly advises on responding to other compulsory processes for production of information, such as including subpoenas and requests from the Coroner.
Lachlan has advised on complex and sensitive Commonwealth legislation, including the interpretation and application of numerous laws, including:
