Government Affairs
Overview
Freehills' government affairs practice represents and assists clients in their relations with the Federal Government, whether those relations be with Ministers and their advisers, members of parliament or parliamentary committees, political parties, and government agencies.
Our lawyers have extensive experience working with the public sector both within and outside government at federal and State/Territory levels and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers.
Our lawyers provide timely and strategic advice for a variety of issues, including analysis of new legislation initiatives; complex policy assessments; the identification of a key contact within a Minister's office, government agency, or with the appropriate member or members of parliament.
Looking beyond the contemporary political and regulatory context, the group analyses public policy and political trends to anticipate and identify changes which may open opportunities for our clients or impact on their business.
Our government affairs services to clients include:
Freehills' government affairs practice represents and assists clients in their relations with the Federal Government, whether those relations be with Ministers and their advisers, members of parliament or parliamentary committees, political parties, and government agencies.
Our lawyers have extensive experience working with the public sector both within and outside government at federal and State/Territory levels and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers.
Our lawyers provide timely and strategic advice for a variety of issues, including analysis of new legislation initiatives; complex policy assessments; the identification of a key contact within a Minister's office, government agency, or with the appropriate member or members of parliament.
Looking beyond the contemporary political and regulatory context, the group analyses public policy and political trends to anticipate and identify changes which may open opportunities for our clients or impact on their business.
Our government affairs services to clients include:
- monitoring and notifying clients of political and public policy developments and regulatory changes
- advising clients of the potential impact of emerging legislative and policy changes on client interests
- preparing briefs, submissions and presentations to governments on behalf of clients
- creating and directing advocacy campaigns on behalf of clients, including communicating on behalf of clients with government decision-makers
- providing strategic advice that incorporates political agendas of the day with the legal expertise needed to meet or challenge any public pronouncements
- managing the policy and political aspects of client projects, which may attract the attention of government and regulators.