Introducing Mills Oakley Lawyers

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1 Introducing Mills Oakley Lawyers MELBOURNE SYDNEY BRISBANE CANBERRA

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3 Welcome Welcome to Mills Oakley Lawyers. This profile is designed to introduce you to the services we offer and the commitment we bring to working with each client. Mills Oakley represents companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to national corporations. Over the years we have nurtured many clients through their growth into major industry players. Feedback has told us that one of the attributes clients value about Mills Oakley is that we represent a genuine alternative to top-tier firms: Large enough to offer the skills and resources needed to respond to the most complex legal needs but small enough to be nimble and efficient. We understand that the practice of law is about excellent technical skills but it is also about people. Visit any Mills Oakley office and you will observe the care and regard that our partners and staff have for each other. We emphasise a cohesive culture because it flows through into quality service for clients. In 2014, Mills Oakley Lawyers celebrates 150 years of legal practice, having been founded in Melbourne in We have come a long way since then, but some things haven t changed. We remain characterised by a tenacious dedication to our clients and a belief in the power of quality legal advice to help people and companies achieve their goals. I invite you to experience for yourself why Mills Oakley holds the loyalty of clients and the respect of peers. John Nerurker Chief Executive Officer MELBOURNE SYDNEY BRISBANE CANBERRA

4 Our Culture Our reputation for efficiently delivering highquality legal services is our most valued asset. Guided by a team-oriented philosophy, we prioritise regular communication to ensure we understand your objectives and can easily accommodate changing needs. At Mills Oakley, we make training and professional development a fundamental part of the way we do business. We are proud of what we do and our values and culture are very important to us. Perhaps the most important thing is the way we do business. We like each other, respect one another, and enjoy practising law together. We believe this is reflected in the quality of our work and in the productive relationships we maintain with our clients.

5 Social Responsibility Social responsibility is part of the fabric of Mills Oakley. We believe in not just acting in the best interests of our clients, but in the interests of the broader community as well. We also believe in giving back to the communities in which we live and work. Mills Oakley lawyers are encouraged to be involved in pro bono work and other community activities. Our firm is a signatory to the National Pro Bono Aspirational Target of the National Pro Bono Resource Centre. We have also partnered with organisations such as The Salvation Army and Brainwave Australia. All our lawyers are encouraged to use their skills for community value, leading to a number of affiliations with legal support groups. Our commitment to the wider community has led to the development of the firm s green protocols. In turn, we have reduced our carbon footprint by relocating all our offices to buildings that boast five star energy efficiency ratings. MELBOURNE SYDNEY BRISBANE CANBERRA

6 Global Connections We recognise that as business becomes more global, your requirements may cross national or international borders. Through our International Committee, we have forged connections with leading law firms in a number of key overseas jurisdictions to better serve our clients interests. Signalling our belief that cross-border legal work need not remain solely in the domain of a handful of top-tier firms, we afford our clients access to our network of distinguished international law firms.

7 Industry Specialists One of the best ways to obtain efficient and cost-effective legal advice is to partner with a law firm that is dedicated to understanding your business. Whatever your industry, we can bring a high level of legal expertise and acumen to your commercial issues. Our partners have a diverse range of legal backgrounds that enable us to deliver advice and solutions for a wide range of sector specialisations. We focus on timely and efficient advice delivered by individual legal experts, while leveraging the collective support of the Mills Oakley network. MELBOURNE SYDNEY BRISBANE CANBERRA

8 Enduring Relationships Our goal is forming client relationships that will flourish over many years. To achieve this, we draw on our technical expertise and service ethos to bring fresh perspectives to business issues. In a mature, highly competitive legal market, exceptional client service is no longer a competitive advantage; it s a pre-requisite. Recognising this, all Mills Oakley partners and staff are trained in service skills as part of our Service 360 program. We have also invested heavily in client-focused technology to create efficiencies for clients that will re-define expectations.

9 Our Awards The time and effort spent working alongside our clients has been recognised by the legal profession: In 2014 Mills Oakley was named Australia s Fastest Growing Law firm by ALB magazine. In 2013 Mills Oakley was a finalist in the Law Institute of Victoria awards as Law Firm of the Year. In 2012 Mills Oakley was a Finalist in the BRW Client Choice Awards 2012 as Best Firm Rated by the Professional Services Sector. In 2011 and 2012 Mills Oakley was named one of Australia s top five fastest growing law firms by the Australian Financial Review Legal sector partner survey. In 2010 and 2008 our lawyers and the firm were honoured by the Australian legal community as Melbourne Law Firm of the Year at the Australasian Law Firm Awards. In 2009 Mills Oakley was presented with the Pro Bono Partnership Award for its outstanding relationship with the Salvation Army; resulting in free legal advice and representation for marginalised people in Western Sydney While we are proud of these accolades, it is the trust that our clients place in us every day that has enabled us to be nationally recognised as a law firm of choice. MELBOURNE SYDNEY BRISBANE CANBERRA

10 Our Teams Banking and Finance Taxation Law Energy and Resources Government and Administrative Law Private Advisory Family Law Building, Construction and Infrastructure Corporate Advisory Commercial Disputes & Insolvency Mortgage Recovery Workplace Relations, Employment and Safety Property Insurance Financial Services Strata Charity and Not-for-profit Commercial Technology & Telecommunications Planning and Environment Intellectual Property and Technology

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12 MELBOURNE Level 6, 530 Collins Street MELBOURNE VIC 3000 PO Box 453, Collins St West Melbourne VIC 8007 T: F: DX 558 Melbourne BRISBANE Level 14, 145 Ann Street BRISBANE QLD 4000 PO Box 12608, George Street Brisbane QLD 4003 T: F: DX Brisbane Uptown SYDNEY Level 12, 400 George Street SYDNEY NSW 2000 PO Box H316 Australia Square NSW 1215 T: F: DX Sydney Market Street CANBERRA Level 9, 121 Marcus Clarke Street CANBERRA ACT 2601 GPO Box 724 Canberra ACT