Proximity

Public Law

As experts in public law, we just ‘get it’.

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Our Experience

Proximity is a leading provider of public law advice. Public Law team advises on some of the most critical government programs, policies, regulations and reviews. We understand how important it is for government to get reliable, timely advice that considers policy, public and political sensitivities, and is delivered with the highest level of discretion. Our expertise was recognised with the 2022 Government Team of the Year Award (Australian Law Awards).

Many of our lawyers have held senior positions in highly regarded government teams and private practice, including as General Counsel and Principal Legal Officers. All of them currently hold a security clearance and some hold the highest security clearances.

 

 

 

Skills and expertise

Our lawyers have advised on a broad range of public law matters, including:

  • government decision-making
  • information law including privacy, FOI and public interest disclosure matters
  • litigation support for complex and sensitive disputes
  • regulatory schemes and enforcement law, including time sensitive, multi-jurisdiction and high-profile regulatory enforcement schemes, investigations and litigation
  • Royal Commissions, reviews and inquiries
  • legislation, statutory interpretation and legislative reform, including drafting legislative instruments, preparing explanatory memoranda and supporting policy formulation

WinnerAustralian Law Awards2022

Government Team of the Year

FinalistAustralian Law Awards2022

Employer of Choice

FinalistAustralasian Law Awards 2022

Corporate Citizen of the Year

FinalistTelstra Best of Business Awards2022

State Finalist ACT - Building Communities

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  • Commonwealth Panels and Marketplaces
  • State and Territory Panels and Marketplaces

Get in touch

Zoe Lynam

National Lead – Legal

M 0421 447 866

E zoe.lynam@proximity.com.au

Contact Zoe,
National Lead – Legal

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We are a leading provider of integrated consulting, commercial and legal services to government and large organisations. 

We collaborate with you to overcome challenges and achieve excellent outcomes. By creating an exceptional workplace culture, we equip our people with the confidence and knowledge to find the ‘right fit’ solution for your needs.

Clients can engage us for our respective expertise in legal, procurement, program, project and management consulting; but more notably, we offer the full suite of support on projects. We advise from start to finish, with Proximity consultants working seamlessly with Proximity lawyers and commercial advisors to deliver the intended project outcome.

Our team members are true experts in their field, who share their insights generously, at every step of the way.

Advantages of Proximity include:

Intensive support — dedicated resources working directly with your team.

No increase to your head count — the flexibility to scale up and down as required.

High quality — highly regarded practitioners that understand your sector.

Fresh approach — the flexibility and varied experience of external advisors and the intimate knowledge and commercial focus of an in-house team.

Tailored pricing — pricing solutions that suit your needs; whether you require price certainty or flexible pricing solutions that allow you to deal with uncertain demand.

Value for money — our model eliminates expensive overheads; and you benefit from the savings.

The Proximity difference means you:

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