Testimonials

Assisted with establishing a medical charity that is able to conduct both clinical and medical research activities. The charity had substantial promised funding prior to its registration with the ACNC from a large-scale sophisticated donor. We assisted with not only the establishment of the charity but also with forming the structure for receiving such substantial … Read More

We acted for a subcontractor that was contracted to a top-tier construction company for the development of a high-value, multi-storey development complex. We successfully made out an adjudication for the payment of $260,000 that was owed to our client in invoices despite the imbalance in scale between the two parties.

Bringing together builders and not for profit groups to develop housing for homeless people, budget housing, temporary housing, negotiating with church land and unusual legislation. We have acted for a builder involved with numerous church groups in a joint venture to build social housing on church land in New South Wales. The project involves numerous … Read More

We worked with this company from the beginning until its very successful exit. Our legal services included setting up their corporate structure, drafting standard customer contracts, assisting with negotiations with third parties, negotiating and documenting a number of investment rounds and eventually an acquisition of the entire company by a large multinational acquirer.

Since the beginning of the Australian cannabis technology industry, our legal team has been actively involved with a number of cannabis technology start-ups. We have advised on appropriate structures, capital raising both listing and private, and general commercial needs.

Assisted a large scientific research collaboration to obtain charity status. The collaboration brings together Australian industry, researchers, government bodies and the community to leverage and build upon Australian capability and expertise. The charity’s application went straight through and was accepted by the ACNC without any questions, changes or requests for further information.

Advised a Victorian government agency in respect of a software contract dispute. Following a detailed analysis of the contract of 10 years, FAL provided the agency with an effective bargaining position for further negotiations with the supplier.

Melissa Allen Mood EssentialsTM are a range of quality unisex fragrances designed with purpose, used throughout the day to help you feel the best version of yourself. Each bottle of essential oil is filled with delightful aromas that not only smells beautiful but gives a mood boost that helps you reconnect with your true self … Read More

With the recent COVID-19 outbreak, we think it’s great that new businesses are continuing to be created, particularly those in the field of sports and fitness. FAL Lawyers recently assisted former Australian netball player and current Collingwood AFL Women’s Footballer, Sharni Layton, to establish the Sharni Layton Sports Academy. We partnered with Sharni to prepare … Read More

At times charities have urgent needs to obtain charity status as they have important projects with looming deadlines.  We have worked closely with the ACNC and the ATO and, when needed, have been able to openly communicate with them about urgent needs of clients.  In this case we filed the application on a Thursday and … Read More