Kennedys has earned a position as an Australian leader in partnership matters. We draw on expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, professional indemnity, regulator powers, defamation, and reputational risks to deftly strategise, manage, and conclude many high risk issues.
We are entrusted with some of the most sensitive and complex matters which arise in the context of partnership relationships. Clients seek our sage counsel when confronted with far-reaching issues, high-stakes disputes, and precipitous professional matters.
Our services to partners and partnerships encompass:
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Defence of negligence claims
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Advice on professional indemnity insurance issues
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Advice on client confidentiality and privacy
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Advice and representation in disciplinary proceedings
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Representation at public inquiries and inquests
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Defamation matters
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Reputational risk
We have the rigour and resources to navigate intricate problems and effectively manage important and novel matters through astute advice and guidance from seasoned lawyers who truly appreciate the priorities and concerns of partnerships.
Work highlights
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Advice to professional service firms in relation to structure and operation of their businesses including partnership agreements, consultancy contracts, joint ventures, risk, insurance, and dispute management.
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Acting for tier-one law firms in relation to complex matters regarding client confidentiality and professional conduct.
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Defending partners of professional firms in a wider variety of litigated and unlitigated disputes.
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Advice to and representation of high profile professionals in connection with defamation actions, media coverage, disputes with former partners, and public scrutiny of behaviour.
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Reputational risk management extending to obtaining injunctions and orders to prevent media coverage of partnership disputes.