Government

Government law is a broad sector that encompasses how government, and privatised bodies, relate to external stakeholders, as well as internal government processes, and falls within administrative and constitutional law, although it will often enliven other areas of law in contracts, equity etc. Government bodies often face significant challenges related to their own codified standards and procedures, as well as grants and procurement, PPPs and the resolution of related disputes. Internal procedures are often highly specific to the body and always highly sensitive. The complexity of procurement processes, transparency requirements and litigation risks necessitates a careful and measured approach.

Astris Law through Astrons works with government departments, semi-government agencies and contractors to navigate the challenges they face efficiently and proficiently. Astris Law helps ensure the successful execution of large scale projects while maintaining legal compliance and resilience to scrutiny.

Clients in regulated sectors will often be working hand-in-glove with government regulators some RTOs for instance are wholly-reliant on grant funding and approvals, which is an ongoing process that determines the survival of the client’s enterprise, and raises a host of administrative law issues, with specialised legislative instruments to follow. Where disputes arise, Phronesis can represent clients in disputes at local tribunals (like the AAT, QCAT or VCAT for example), or in applicable courts, and has proven to be an asset to clients in the space, given the complexity of the issues to be decided in such cases.