Birchgrove Legal
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Birchgrove Legal is a boutique law firm in Sydney that acts for individuals, not-for-profit organisations and large corporate entities. It is best known for commercial and corporate work, including not-for-profit matters and defamation for organisations. The firm describes its approach as personalised and says it works closely with leading barristers and professionals.
Regulator matters for not-for-profits
The firm has helped a school respond to investigations by the NSW Education Standards Authority and the Commonwealth Department of Education and Training. It has also helped an aid association answer NSW Fair Trading concerns, and a charity respond to an ACNC Notice of Intention to Revoke registration. Not-for-profits can pursue defamation action under a specific exception to the rule that companies with more than 10 employees cannot sue.
Areas of law at Birchgrove Legal
Commercial and IP
Other areas of law
Birchgrove Legal handles commercial and corporate matters, including corporate governance such as board composition and directors' duties, joint ventures, and entity and trust structures for companies, partnerships, trusts and not-for-profits. Its commercial disputes work ranges from simple debt recovery to complex contract, equity and trust matters. It also acts in disputes between shareholders, directors and other stakeholders. For not-for-profits, the firm acts for schools, aid providers and charities, and it handles defamation for organisations such as independent schools and national religious institutions.
What customers say about Birchgrove Legal
- 💬Customers describe the team as responsive and prompt.
- 💬Customers say the team is professional and pays close attention to detail.
Tips for visiting Birchgrove Legal
- ✓Fees aren't published online, so ask how you will be charged before the work starts.
- ✓Bring any governance documents or regulator letters to the first call so the team can scope the matter quickly.
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FAQ about Birchgrove Legal
Does Birchgrove Legal handle family law?
No. The firm's work is commercial, corporate and not-for-profit.
Does Birchgrove Legal act for not-for-profit organisations?
Yes. Not-for-profit organisations are a core part of the firm's work, alongside individuals and large corporate entities.
Does Birchgrove Legal handle defamation matters?
Yes, for organisations such as independent schools, national religious institutions and activist groups.