Professional Services
How we can help
Professional services firms operate in a high-stakes environment, where they face increasing regulatory scrutiny, complex contractual obligations with clients and suppliers, an evolving employment landscape and the challenge of rapid digital and AI transformation. From acquisitions and divestments to navigating Royal Commissions and ASIC investigations, these firms encounter legal challenges that demand precision, confidentiality, and industry-specific expertise.
At G+T, we have worked with Australia's leading professional services firms on their most complex and critical matters. Our experience spans high-profile engagements such as acting as interim General Counsel, advising on major acquisitions and divestments, and supporting clients through rigorous regulatory inquiries and Royal Commissions. We also deliver forward-thinking advice on data privacy, governance and compliance to help firms stay ahead in an era of heightened public and regulatory expectations.
Whether managing multi-jurisdictional transactions, providing counsel in investigations, or advising on sensitive data-related issues, we combine deep legal expertise with a nuanced understanding of the professional services sector. Our focus is on delivering commercial solutions that give our professional services clients the edge to navigate complexities and achieve their strategic objectives.
Professional Services experience
PwC
As Acting General Counsel between July 2023 to February 2024, via Karen Evans-Cullen’s secondment.
KPMG
On its acquisition of the business and assets of Rubicon Red, an enterprise software integration and automation provider.
Deloitte
In relation to the three separate Royal Commissions into the Casino Operator and Licence.
A major professional service firm
With respect to an ASIC investigation including advice and services relating to compliance with statutory notices.
PwC
On the divestment of its government consulting business, Scyne Advisory, to Allegro Funds.
A major professional service firm
On an ASIC investigation and Companies Auditors Disciplinary Board proceedings against a partner relating to financial audits of an ASX-listed company and its subsidiaries.
Deloitte
In relation to the parliamentary inquiry into the regulation of auditing in Australia.
A major professional service firm
On data-related matters, including privacy policy revisions, customer consents for a new CRM platform, data sharing and performing privacy impact assessments.
Boston Consulting Group
In relation to internal governance and incentive structures.