Quarterly update
Work highlight examples
M&A
Advising global IT solutions firm UST Australia on the strategic acquisition of the Strativity Group. This acquisition integrates Strativity's customer experience consulting expertise, effectively bridging gaps and enhancing UST’s capabilities. Check out the press release by UST and the article in Business News Australia.
Advertising
Advising a global brand on the risks of publishing environmental sustainability claims such as net zero target dates in light of the ACCC’s recently published Environmental and sustainability claims guide.
Consumer
Supporting a multinational corporation in reviewing customer complaints provided by the ACCC arising from their investigation in relation to consumer guarantee compliance.
Regulatory
Advising a global kitchenware manufacturer on the regulations applicable to bringing a new kitchen product into the Australian market. We also advised on the impact of Australian advertising regulations on the way they promote their product in Australia.
Disputes
Successfully securing permission from the Supreme Court for our client to bring proceedings in the name of a company against his fellow directors and a competing company. Typically, the decision to initiate proceedings is made by the board of directors however, our team successfully established an exception to this principle, achieving a significant outcome for our client.
OHS
Achieving a reduced fine for our client, a concrete pumping service provider, in the Magistrates Court following a WorkSafe investigation.
Out and about
- Crowd-pleasing: Will McMinn wowed the crowd with his saxophone performance at the JazzLab, lighting up the stage with the Melbourne Lawyers Big Band. Even Peter George couldn’t resist tapping his feet.
- Tech-teasing: Katherine Thomas chaired a webinar with ALPMA and friend-of-the-firm Fiona McLay as a part of their AI, Automation & Workflow series. Don’t worry if you missed out, the on-demand recording is now available via the ALPMA website. We think it’s a definite must-see!
- Supply-chain nous: Mark Waters and Monica Yuan attended the SCLAA (Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia) Victoria event to learn more about the issues facing the logistics industry – an important part of the consumer products value chain.
- All things automotive: Raph Goldenberg and Peter George got dressed up for a dinner hosted by FCAI (Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries). They listened to a fascinating keynote speech by the head of the UK’s Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Coming up
August 2024
- Andrew Maher and Jennifer Espie are hosting a webinar to get organisations up to speed on the recent Fair Work Act amendments. Invitations will be sent out soon, but if you’d like to grab a spot now, email events@cielegal.com.au or look out for more information on our LinkedIn page.
- Our next Women’s Networking Lunch is coming up soon on August 29th in Southbank. Kate Sherburn, Head of Legal at Who Gives a Crap is set to headline the lunch, so if you’re interested in attending, get in quick by emailing Carmen, as places will be limited.
People news
Brendon Low joined us in May to work in our corporate and commercial teams. With experience in several commercial firms across multiple states and a good sense of humour, we’re excited to have him on board.
Congratulations to our Managing Partner Peter George, who became a grandfather for the first time with the arrival of Harry.
Congratulations to our paralegal, Aryn Gooch, who was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria. Aryn’s admission was made even more special as it was moved by our very own Nicole Wilson!