Local Government
Our Local Government team provides specialised legal services to Councils, agencies, and units across a wide range of areas.
Key areas of assistance
We have extensive experience assisting local governments in the following areas:
- Cairns Property Law: Conveyancing, leasing, acquisitions, resumptions, easements, and covenants.
- Construction and Infrastructure: Legal advice and support for building and infrastructure projects.
- Employment and Industrial Relations Law: Issues including occupational health and safety, workplace misconduct, discrimination, and harassment.
- Contracts and Commercial Law: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating service and supply agreements.
- Tendering and Procurement: Ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks.
- Debt Recovery: Collection of unpaid rates, charges, and other debts.
- Litigation: Representation in council prosecutions and defamation matters.
- Administrative Law and Governance: Assistance with governance issues and administrative law compliance.
- Risk Assessment: Identifying exposure and implementing risk mitigation strategies.
Representation in complex matters
We have successfully represented Councils in:
- Coronial inquests
- Court proceedings
- Dispute resolution processes
- Arbitration and mediation events
Pre-approved legal services for Queensland Local Governments
As a member of the Local Buy panel of pre-approved suppliers, we provide specialised legal services to local Councils in these categories:
- Contracts and Commercial
- Property Law
- Employment and Industrial Relations
- General Litigation and Debt Recovery
- Administrative Law and Governance
- Water-related legal matters
- Construction and Infrastructure Law
Understanding the unique needs of local government
Effective legal representation for local Councils requires not only expertise in the relevant areas of law but also a deep understanding of the regulatory framework and statutory obligations governing local government operations.
Our team is committed to helping Councils achieve their objectives efficiently and within the bounds of the law.
Our Commercial Contracts Services
Our team advises local governments on property, contracts, employment, construction, and governance, offering legal support tailored to council operations.