Corporate governance and compliance

We can help your organisation by: Advising on changes to constitutions and rules, including preparing required resolutions and information statements Establishing new organisations and structures required as a condition for government funding Advising on procedures and disputes involving members Attending and providing support to the Board at Annual General Meetings and Special General Meetings Advising on obtaining and maintaining deductible gift recipient (DGR) status, including the creation of special purpose DGR funds Conducting practical corporate governance training, including on directors' duties. We can also help when there are departmental investigations or charges laid, and we are experienced in matters involving Worksafe NSW, Family and Community Services, Liquor and Gaming and ASIC.

Transactions and contracts

We assist not-for-profits and charities with a broad range of commercial dealings, including business sales, asset transfers, and organisational restructures. This includes mergers and shifts in entity structure, such as moving from an incorporated association to a company limited by guarantee. Our experience extends to reviewing and negotiating funding agreements, particularly where compliance concerns have arisen. We also draft clear, cost-effective contract templates for use with external suppliers or service providers. Where more specific contractual arrangements are required, we work with clients to review and negotiate terms that reduce risk and support operational goals.

Our lawyers can provide advice in all employment-related matters including: Preparing and advising on policies, including privacy, whistleblowing and work health and safety Claims for unfair dismissal and unlawful termination and preparing deeds of release Advising on, negotiating and drafting enterprise agreements Preparing employment contract templates Advising on the application of Awards Advising on all aspects of workplace rights, including parental leave and flexible working hours Advising and representing clients in claims involving Work, Health and Safety.

Property law and conveyancing

Many of our clients manage property portfolios—some as owners, others as tenants or property managers. We assist with acquisitions, disposals, lease arrangements, and property-related agreements, offering clear legal support through each stage of the transaction. Our services cover purchases, sales, and call options, as well as the preparation and review of commercial leases and tenancy documentation. We also assist with construction-related contracts, ranging from small-scale upgrades to major development projects. Throughout the process, we focus on protecting the legal and commercial interests of your organisation.

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Not-for-Profit & Charity Law

Not-for-Profit & Charity Law Lawyers in Shellharbour

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Not-for-Profit & Charity Law Experts

Our team has worked with organisations of all sizes, from grassroots community groups with modest budgets to large-scale charities managing turnovers beyond $50 million.

Readily Accessible

We offer commercial legal services to clients across Shellharbour. With multiple office locations throughout NSW, our team is easy to reach and responsive to your needs.

Tailored Legal Solutions

Your business deserves more than an off-the-shelf approach. We take the time to understand your operations, challenges and ambitions. The result? Solutions that help you thrive in a competitive landscape.

Here to Help

Our team works closely with charities, community organisations, and not-for-profits across Shellharbour. We recognise the operational and regulatory pressures faced by this sector and provide legal solutions shaped around your organisation’s structure, activities, and objectives. Whether you’re dealing with employment matters, governance concerns, asset transactions, or regulatory compliance, we’re here to support your mission with practical, action-based advice.

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How Can Our Not-for-Profit & Charity Lawyers in Shellharbour Help?

Whether you're launching a new charitable initiative or managing a long-standing not-for-profit, our team can assist across all stages of your organisation's development.

We act for a broad range of entities, including disability service providers, educational institutions, faith-based groups, aged care operators, medical research foundations, and sporting clubs. Our clients vary in size and turnover, from small volunteer-run collectives to well-funded charities handling budgets in excess of $50 million annually.

Working in this space involves more than just technical legal knowledge. We recognise that not-for-profits need solutions that reflect their operational realities and align with their broader goals. Our lawyers invest the time to understand how your organisation functions so we can provide relevant, outcome-focused support that complements your structure and strategic direction.

We’ve also been engaged by a NSW government department to draft governance templates designed to help not-for-profits meet key funding requirements—a reflection of our deep experience in this field.

With a clear understanding of sector-specific issues and a strong track record across a range of legal matters, we help not-for-profit organisations remain compliant, structured, and focused on delivering their purpose.

Here’s how our not-for-profit and charity lawyers in Wollongong and Sydney can help you:

Corporate governance and compliance
We can help your organisation by:
- Advising on changes to constitutions and rules, including preparing required resolutions and information statements
- Establishing new organisations and structures required as a condition for government funding
- Advising on procedures and disputes involving members
- Attending and providing support to the Board at Annual General Meetings and Special General Meetings
- Advising on obtaining and maintaining deductible gift recipient (DGR) status, including the creation of special purpose DGR funds
- Conducting practical corporate governance training, including on directors' duties.
- We can also help when there are departmental investigations or charges laid, and we are experienced in matters involving Worksafe NSW, Family and Community Services, Liquor and Gaming and ASIC.
Transactions and contracts

We assist not-for-profits and charities with a broad range of commercial dealings, including business sales, asset transfers, and organisational restructures. This includes mergers and shifts in entity structure, such as moving from an incorporated association to a company limited by guarantee.

Our experience extends to reviewing and negotiating funding agreements, particularly where compliance concerns have arisen. We also draft clear, cost-effective contract templates for use with external suppliers or service providers. Where more specific contractual arrangements are required, we work with clients to review and negotiate terms that reduce risk and support operational goals.
Employment matters
Our lawyers can provide advice in all employment-related matters including:
- Preparing and advising on policies, including privacy, whistleblowing and work health and safety
- Claims for unfair dismissal and unlawful termination and preparing deeds of release
- Advising on, negotiating and drafting enterprise agreements
- Preparing employment contract templates
- Advising on the application of Awards
- Advising on all aspects of workplace rights, including parental leave and flexible working hours
- Advising and representing clients in claims involving Work, Health and Safety.
Property law and conveyancing

Many of our clients manage property portfolios—some as owners, others as tenants or property managers. We assist with acquisitions, disposals, lease arrangements, and property-related agreements, offering clear legal support through each stage of the transaction.

Our services cover purchases, sales, and call options, as well as the preparation and review of commercial leases and tenancy documentation. We also assist with construction-related contracts, ranging from small-scale upgrades to major development projects. Throughout the process, we focus on protecting the legal and commercial interests of your organisation.