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We are a leading provider of public law advice. Our Public Law team advises on some of the most critical government programs, policies, regulations and reviews. We understand how important it is for government to get reliable, timely advice that considers policy, public and political sensitivities, and is delivered with the highest level of discretion. Our expertise was recognised in 2017 and again in 2022 when Proximity (a firm we aquired in 2025) won the Government Team of the Year Award at the Australian Law Awards.

Many of our lawyers have held senior positions in highly regarded government teams and private practice, including as General Counsel and Principal Legal Officers. All of them currently hold a security clearance and some hold the highest security clearances.

Skills & expertise

Our lawyers advise on a broad range of public law matters, including:

  • Government decision-making
  • Information law including privacy, FOI and public interest disclosure matters
  • Litigation support for complex and sensitive disputes, including class actions
  • Regulatory schemes and enforcement law, including time sensitive, multi-jurisdiction and high-profile regulatory enforcement schemes, investigations and litigation
  • Royal Commissions, reviews and inquiries
  • Legislation, statutory interpretation and legislative reform, including drafting legislative instruments, preparing explanatory memoranda and supporting policy formulation.
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    Awards

    WinnerAustralian Law Awards2022

    Government Team of the Year

    FinalistAustralian Law Awards2022

    Employer of Choice

    FinalistAustralasian Law Awards 2022

    Corporate Citizen of the Year

    FinalistTelstra Best of Business Awards2022

    State Finalist ACT – Building Communities

    FinalistWomen in Law Awards 2021

    Diversity Law Firm of the Year

    FinalistAustralian Law Awards2021

    NewLaw Firm of the Year

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    Zoe Lynam

    National Lead – Legal

    M 0421 447 866

    E zoe.lynam@au.spa.com

    Contact Zoe,
    National Lead – Legal