Maddocks works closely with all three tiers of government to assist in delivering important services and projects for their communities.
Government
Our Government Expertise
Good government is crucial to fostering economically and socially vibrant communities across Australia. Maddocks is a key strategic partner for a large and growing number of Commonwealth, State and Territory government bodies.
We are trusted advisers to government. We advise on a wide range of legal issues including commercial, administrative and public law issues (including litigation), and provide high-level strategic legal advice on policy and processes to ensure the smooth running of government.
Our lawyers have a nuanced understanding of the political context within which our government clients operate.
Our lawyers understand that operational and reputational risk is both important and requires their latest insights and operational requirements.
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What we achieve for our Government clients
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Administrative Law
We work with clients at all tiers of government who need strategic and operational administrative legal advice and guidance.
Learn moreAdvertising, Brand & Marketing
We advise on regulatory requirements when taking advertising, brand and marketing activities to market.
Advocacy
When needed to argue a client's case in court, our advocacy service provides clients with advice and cost-effective assistance.
Learn moreCompliance & Enforcement
We regularly act for government clients who require assistance to comply with a full range of enforcement-related matters.
Learn moreCyber & Data Resilience
We offer a robust approach to businesses seeking advice on procurement and requirements regarding cyber & data resilience.
Information Technology
We advise Australian and international clients on the negotiation, configuration and resilience of information technology solutions and services.
Intellectual Property
We advise clients on all forms of intellectual property protection, from generation to enforcement of their interests.
Licensing & Disciplinary Inquiries
We support government clients in facilitating action against licensing and disciplinary inquiries.
Learn moreLitigation
We understand that taking action through litigation is sometimes required to successfully achieve business goals.
Learn moreNative Title, Land Rights & Heritage
Native title, Aboriginal land rights and cultural heritage is a complex, evolving and sensitive area of law with a deep and meaningful impact on the communities involved.
Learn morePlanning & Environment
Our Planning & Environment team advises on the complete range of planning issues, from environmental impact assessments to development scheme approvals.
Learn morePrivacy, Data & Information Law
We offer top tier strategic advice and policy drafting support to help improve business privacy practices.
Learn moreProbity Advice & Audits
We offer the guidance clients need to remain transparent and compliant on their projects and programs.
Learn moreProcurement & Contracting
We advise clients across all sectors of government on their procurement and contracting matters.
Learn moreValuations & Compensation
We provide specialist expertise in land valuation and compensation for local and state government, as well as the private sector.
Learn moreWater
We advise and provide legal support to all levels of government, water companies and agencies, and to clients in the private sector.
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“We support government agencies at all levels and on some of the most interesting and complex projects and tasks in Australia”Caroline Atkins Practice Group Head Contact Caroline
