In this Case Study, we present a summary of recent work our firm was involved in which saw us represent our client in the High Court of Australia. Case Study: VELLA and Ors v COMMISSIONER OF POLICE (NSW) & ANOR [2019] HCA 38 Area of Law: Constitutional Law and Administrative Law Birchgrove Legal acted in […]
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Fair Trading investigation into an Established Not-for-profit Association
Due to concerns raised by NSW Fair Trading, an Association was at risk of cancellation. Known for its global influence, the Association’s mission involved providing aid and relief to poverty-stricken communities worldwide through housing for widows and orphans, building schools, orphan sponsorships, food distribution projects, clean drinking water and free healthcare. A cancellation of the […]
What happens if you can’t settle on a property purchase?
We received instructions from a property developer that had sold a development for approximately $13m plus on an extended settlement, at the height of Sydney’s property boom. The purchaser was unable to raise the funds to complete the purchase and our client terminated the contract. When the property was re-listed on the market, its value […]
Investment decisions by a charity
We were recently contacted by a charity that received a Notice of Intention to Revoke Charity registration from the ACNC. The issue related to an investment made by the Board, and whether it fell within the organisation’s charitable objectives. Whilst there is no issue with charities investing funds, the purpose behind the investment is meant […]