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Ironbridge Legal Specialist law firm focused on complex disputes & insolvency. Trusted by Clients. Feared by Opponents.

We act for Liquidators, PE & PC funds, Directors, Corporations and High Net-worth Individuals on high-value and cross-border matters.

Australia’s next major privacy overhaul is taking shape. The Australian Government has released the Exposure Draft of th...
03/09/2026

Australia’s next major privacy overhaul is taking shape.

The Australian Government has released the Exposure Draft of the Privacy Amendment (Personal Data Protection) Bill 2026, proposing around 40 reforms to Australia’s privacy framework.

The changes span how organisations collect, use, secure and govern personal information, including a new “fair and reasonable” test, strengthened data breach obligations and a formal controller-processor framework.

Consultation on the proposed reforms closes on 18 September 2026.

Partner, Candy Lau, examines the key changes and what organisations should be considering now.

Read the full article here: https://ironbridgelegal.com.au/privacy-act-reforms-tranche-2-australia/

We are excited to welcome Tessia Tan to the Ironbridge Legal team. Tessia, is joining our disputes team as an Associate....
01/09/2026

We are excited to welcome Tessia Tan to the Ironbridge Legal team.

Tessia, is joining our disputes team as an Associate. She brings more than four years’ experience across complex litigation, government claims, negotiation and alternative dispute resolution, including time at Norton Rose Fulbright.

Her experience at Thomson Reuters also adds a different dimension, combining legal research and writing with an understanding of legal technology and knowledge systems.

She is a strong addition to the team as we continue to build our disputes practice.

Co-investment arrangements are built on alignment. But that alignment can change quickly when exit timelines slip, valua...
24/08/2026

Co-investment arrangements are built on alignment. But that alignment can change quickly when exit timelines slip, valuations soften or further capital is required.

Latest article by our Managing Partner, Trevor Withane and Partner, Blake Shaw, examines where disputes commonly emerge between PE sponsors and co-investors, including conflicts in exit processes, dilution, information and consent rights, nominee director duties, and shareholder oppression under section 232 of the Corporations Act.

It also considers where the real legal and commercial leverage may sit when contractual protections alone are not enough.

Read the full article: https://ironbridgelegal.com.au/private-equity-co-investor-disputes/

Good governance is tested not only by the policies an organisation has, but by what happens when advice is ignored, info...
10/08/2026

Good governance is tested not only by the policies an organisation has, but by what happens when advice is ignored, information is shared too widely, or someone needs to challenge a decision.

This was a central theme at our latest Governance Under Pressure roundtable, which brought together General Counsel and senior in-house legal leaders.

The discussion moved across data breaches, confidential communications, regulatory reporting and the increasingly complex governance questions arising from AI adoption.

The conversation reinforced that effective governance requires more than policies and processes. It requires an environment in which people listen, challenge, escalate and act when it matters.

Thank you to our partner Candy Lau for leading the discussion, and partner (tag)Blake Shaw and (tag)Hyugo Hayashi, our Head of Marketing and Growth to support the discussions around investigations and the consequences that can follow when governance breaks down.

Most importantly, thank you to the General Counsel and senior legal leaders who shared their experiences so openly.

Antony Rumboll, Ellie Cronin, Maclean Cowan, Nina Stamell, Sahar Rostabeik, Thomas Hill

We are pleased to share that our Managing Partner, Trevor Withane, will be speaking at the Law Society of NSW’s Speciali...
10/08/2026

We are pleased to share that our Managing Partner, Trevor Withane, will be speaking at the Law Society of NSW’s Specialist Accreditation Conference 2026 on 13 August.

Trevor will present “The Insolvency Endgame” as part of the Business Law stream, examining the legal and strategic issues that arise as distressed situations move towards their final outcome.

We look forward to seeing colleagues and fellow practitioners at the International Convention Centre Sydney.

View the full program and register:
https://www.lawsociety.com.au/events/events-calendar/specialist-accreditation-conference-2026

An AI governance framework is only the starting point.Organisations also need current, reliable evidence that controls a...
09/08/2026

An AI governance framework is only the starting point.

Organisations also need current, reliable evidence that controls are operating, assurance is ongoing and proportionate, and that both can withstand scrutiny.

Our recent article by our Partner, Candy Lau, considers how Boards, General Counsel and senior management can close the evidence gap through ongoing, documented monitoring with defined metrics, review intervals and escalation pathways, supported by clear human oversight.

Read more:
https://ironbridgelegal.com.au/ai-assurance-audit-evidence-gap/

Last week -withane-卫卓恩-2536a720, joined the Australian Law Forum 2026 for a panel discussion on “The evolving role of th...
05/08/2026

Last week -withane-卫卓恩-2536a720, joined the Australian Law Forum 2026 for a panel discussion on “The evolving role of the independent advocate”.

Alongside Renee Roumanos from -roumanos-legal1, from , and moderator , the session explored how boutique firms and independent practitioners can respond to rising regulatory and client expectations while preserving the independence, agility and integrity that distinguish their practices.

Trevor shared his perspective on leading a specialist firm, managing operational and reputational risk, and building a practice positioned for long-term success.

His top points:

- Technology has levelled the playing field, giving specialist firms access to tools and capabilities once available only to the largest practices.

- Clients are increasingly paying for judgement, trust and responsiveness, rather than the production of legal work alone.

- Agility must be matched by discipline, with proper supervision, specialist expertise and clear processes remaining essential.

Thank you to -weekly-australia, moderator Jerome Doraisamy and fellow panelists Ryan Zahrai and Renee Roumanos for an insightful discussion.

Last week Trevor Withane, joined the Australian Law Forum 2026 for a panel discussion on “The evolving role of the indep...
05/08/2026

Last week Trevor Withane, joined the Australian Law Forum 2026 for a panel discussion on “The evolving role of the independent advocate”.

Alongside Renee Roumanos from Renee Roumanos Legal, Ryan Zahari from Parachute, and moderator Jerome, the session explored how boutique firms and independent practitioners can respond to rising regulatory and client expectations while preserving the independence, agility and integrity that distinguish their practices.

Trevor shared his perspective on leading a specialist firm, managing operational and reputational risk, and building a practice positioned for long-term success.

His top points:

- Technology has levelled the playing field, giving specialist firms access to tools and capabilities once available only to the largest practices.

- Clients are increasingly paying for judgement, trust and responsiveness, rather than the production of legal work alone.

- Agility must be matched by discipline, with proper supervision, specialist expertise and clear processes remaining essential.

Thank you to Lawyers Weekly, moderator Jerome Doraisamy and fellow panelists Ryan Zahrai and Renee Roumanos for an insightful discussion.

When a company approaches financial distress, directors need more than a credible turnaround strategy. They need a decis...
30/07/2026

When a company approaches financial distress, directors need more than a credible turnaround strategy.

They need a decision-making process and evidentiary record capable of being defended if the company later enters external administration.

In the recent article by our Managing Partner, Trevor Withane, examines why a lawyer-led Safe Harbour engagement, supported by specialist restructuring and financial advisers, may provide boards with a stronger framework for managing legal risk, privilege, governance and commercial decision-making.

The structure may also help preserve future appointment options for restructuring practitioners. It does not, however, automatically remove conflicts or guarantee independence.

The scope of the engagement, the adviser’s actual role, and the work performed will remain critical.

Read the full article:
https://ironbridgelegal.com.au/lawyer-led-safe-harbour-adviser-australia/

Commercial disputes may be complex, but Christopher Sparks never loses sight of the people behind them. We’re excited to...
29/07/2026

Commercial disputes may be complex, but Christopher Sparks never loses sight of the people behind them.

We’re excited to share that Chris has joined Ironbridge Legal as a Senior Associate, bringing deep experience in litigation and dispute resolution across matters before the Supreme Court of NSW and the Federal Court.

From suburban practice to high-level commercial and contractual disputes, he has developed a grounded approach: identify what matters, communicate it clearly and give advice that is practical, commercial and responsive.

Chris plays an important role in the firm’s urgent interlocutory and complex disputes work, while contributing his knowledge and strategic perspective across the team.

A big welcome, Chris!

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