Social Enterprises

We work with social enterprises and purpose-driven organisations that seek to achieve positive social outcomes through commercially sustainable activities.

Whether you are establishing a new venture, scaling an existing enterprise or looking to embed social impact principles into your business, we provide practical legal advice to help you balance purpose, governance and commercial success.

As your trusted adviser, we help you build strong foundations, manage risk effectively, and maximise long-term impact. We also provide ongoing legal support on matters affecting day-to-day operations.

Building Strong Foundations

• Advice on selecting and establishing an appropriate legal structure for your venture that balances social objectives with commercial activities.
• Preparation and review of constitutions, trust deeds, shareholders’ agreements and other governing documents.
• Advice on charitable registration, tax concessions and deductible gift recipient (DGR) endorsement where applicable.
• Supporting boards and leadership teams through induction, governance education and capability building.

Navigating Governance and Compliance

• Conducting governing document reviews including constitutions, trust deeds, shareholders’ agreements and policies.
• Advising on relevant compliance obligations, impacting relations with your customers, workforce, financiers and regulators.
• Providing practical guidance on conflicts of interest, governance decision-making and other duties and responsibilities.
• Guidance on emerging legal, regulatory and governance issues affecting purpose-driven organisations.

Maximising Long-Term Impact

• Strategic legal advice to support growth and expansion.
• Advising on governance reforms to strengthen governance practices and organisational resilience.
• Providing strategic advice on complex governance matters.

Supporting Day-to-Day Operations

• Advice on property acquisitions, disposals, leasing and occupancy arrangements.
• Commercial contracting including review, negotiation and risk management.
• Employment and workplace advice, including employment contracts, workplace policies and management of employment issues.
• Competition and consumer law advice.
• Dispute prevention, management and resolution.
• Ongoing legal guidance on legal matters affecting day-to-day activities.

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