Charities - Australia
What the Team is Known For
Prolegis Lawyers is highly regarded as a pre-eminent charities and not-for-profit (NFP) boutique, handling the full range of practice area mandates for clients of all kinds. The firm is particularly noted for its ability to advise on issues faced by NFP clients, including the establishment, structuring and governance of charities. The practice is increasingly active on contentious matters in the space, including assistance in respect of official investigations and inquiries.
Strengths
"Prolegis Lawyers has deep awareness of the legal as well as ethical dimensions pertaining to highly contested and complex spaces."
"The firm demonstrated a tremendous client service ethos and commitment to high-quality work. The firm was also highly responsive."
"The team has consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of the legal and regulatory landscape coupled with an ability to provide clear, actionable advice tailored to our specific requirements."
"The team is strong with deep charitable expertise."
Work Highlights
Prolegis Lawyers assisted the Aga Khan Foundation Development Network based in Switzerland with the establishment of its Australian arm.
Notable Practitioners
Anne Robinson AM is the founder of Prolegis and is highly recommended for mandates involving governance issues or interactions with bodies such as the ACNC and Australian Taxation Office. "Anne is well known and highly sought after in the NFP legal sector. Despite her vast legal knowledge she is collegiate and affable." "Anne has been excellent in terms of her broader awareness of the industry and providing in-depth and current expertise. Her advocacy in many areas has also been excellent." "She is a person of the highest integrity and practicality."
Jon Cheung advises clients in the charities and NFP sector across a wide range of governance and operational concerns. "We were very impressed with Jon's handling of the matter and would highly recommend his work to anyone else in the charities sector." "He is a strong communicator and importantly, he listens." "Jon provides an excellent level of service and his experience and knowledge of philanthropy and philanthropic structures are very strong."
