Specialist expertise
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The ACCC is one of the most active and effective regulatory enforcement agencies in the world, making compliance with the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) critical. Our consumer product clients rely on CIE Legal to help keep them compliant and manage their risk.

CIE Legal guides global brands on their entry into Australia, ensuring a great start by addressing everything from strategic considerations, to sequencing regulatory and compliance requirements.

From manufacture and supply agreements to specialist commercial arrangements, our commercial team has the consumer supply chain covered.

Corporate transactions typically involve significant risks and opportunities for any organization. Our team has extensive experience helping clients navigate commercial and legal issues, with a focus not just on getting the deal done, but also to achieve the best possible outcome.

Straight talking and clear, our disputes team is known for addressing difficult issues head-on. Our pragmatic and no-nonsense approach means we achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients.

Operating a franchising system can be an intimidating prospect. Our team simplifies complex legislation to help franchisors operate robust, compliant and profitable networks.

Never has human resources law and workplace health & safety law been more critical, complex, or dynamic. We have a practical, no-nonsense focus, as well as the skills and the experience to help you get the best out of your managers and staff. The aim is to successfully navigate the challenges that inevitably arise from the variety of human interactions and behaviours that can occur within the workplace (and sometimes outside of it…).

Advertising and marketing are core functions of consumer brands, but are also heavily regulated and come with inherent regulatory risks. Consumer-facing businesses are particularly exposed to data protection and privacy risks, especially considering the value of data as an asset and how widely it can be used and commercialised. CIE Legal is trusted by some of Australia’s best-known companies to advise on their marketing, data, and privacy issues.

An organisation’s competitiveness can hinge on the way it protects and commercialises IP or deploys technology. Our team is experienced at maximising the value of these critical assets.