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Much more than great law

At Holding Redlich, great law is our starting point
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At Holding Redlich, great law is our starting point

Holding Redlich is a large national commercial law firm with offices in Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane and Cairns. We comprise more than 500 people, including 70 partners.

We provide solutions tailored to our clients’ needs, underpinned by the very best legal thinking and expert industry knowledge.

But it takes much more than great law to build enduring partnerships - our aim with every client.

We understand that our role is to look after our clients and their best interests.

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We provide solutions tailored to our clients’ needs

underpinned by the very best legal thinking and expert industry knowledge.

We have a personal stake in our clients' success

and a commitment to quality in everything we do for them.

We have an informal culture

which values respect and collaboration.

Our latest M&A Review is available now!

Our latest M&A Review is available now!

Stay ahead in Australia’s dealmaking landscape. Our latest M&A Review provides expert analysis, key trends, and practical guidance across real estate, financial services, renewables, technology, and health & aged care.

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12 September 2025 - Knowledge

NSW Government Bulletin: The role of a Heads of Agreement in intergovernmental transactions

#New South Wales Government

To avoid the risk of miscommunication and ensure a strong foundation for transactions, government agencies are encouraged to enter into a Heads of Agreement, outlining key commercial terms in intergovernmental transactions.

11 September 2025 - Knowledge

What retailers can learn from Webjet’s $9 million penalty for misleading airfare pricing

#Dispute Resolution & Litigation, #Corporate & Commercial Law

The Federal Court has ordered Webjet to pay $9 million in penalties for making false or misleading statements about the prices at which airfares were available for purchase and the status of flight bookings.

10 September 2025 - Knowledge

M&A Review: Market insights & outlook for 2026

#Mergers and Acquisitions, #Corporate & Commercial Law, #Digital Economy, #Property, Planning & Development, #Renewable Energy, #Superannuation, Funds Management & Financial Services, #Taxation

Our annual M&A Review looks at key trends, challenges and opportunities shaping Australia’s dealmaking landscape over the next 12 months and how businesses can prepare for the year ahead.

09 September 2025 - Knowledge

Residential Focus: More development projects given the green flag to proceed

#Property, Planning & Development

On recommendations from the Housing Delivery Authority, the NSW Government has recently declared 28 new projects as state significant developments, providing alternative approval pathway to developers that bypasses local council Development Control Plans.

04 September 2025 - Knowledge

Building certification in Queensland: Why developers shouldn’t rely blindly on building certificates

#Construction, Infrastructure & Projects

Developers are warned not to take certifier’s certificates at face value. This article explains the key risks and outlines practical steps and contractual safeguards to help developers and principals reduce their risk of liability.

02 September 2025 - Knowledge

How can government lawyers claim legal professional privilege in relation to a FOI request? Lessons from Burford v TEQSA

#Australian Government, #Data & Privacy

The recent case of Burford v TEQSA [2025] ARTA 992 demonstrates how the ART assesses legal professional privilege claims by government inhouse lawyers in freedom of information requests.

29 August 2025 - Knowledge

Responding with compassion when it matters most

#Workplace Relations & Safety

In this article, we share resources to help employers navigate the human and legal challenges following a loss of life in the workplace, focusing on support, compassion, and communication.

28 August 2025 - Knowledge

ASIC proposes significant changes to RG 181: What AFSL holders need to know

#Superannuation, Funds Management & Financial Services

ASIC’s proposes to update Regulatory Guide 181, expanding the scope of Australian Financial Service License holder’s conflict management obligations. We discuss some of the notable aspects of the proposals.

19 August 2025 - Knowledge

Amendments to Victorian planning schemes streamline single dwelling and small second dwelling applications

#Property, Planning & Development

From 8 September, Amendment VC282 adds a new clause 54 to all Victorian Planning Schemes, allowing single and second dwellings on small lots to bypass further assessments if the application is ‘deemed to comply’ with the relevant ResCode standards.

19 August 2025 - Knowledge

Holding Redlich's 2025 mid-year construction case law wrap-up

#Construction, Infrastructure & Projects

We share learnings from five significant construction cases from 2025 concerning the time for responding to a payment claim served outside business hours, the high bar to set aside adjudication decisions under the security of payment legislation, setting off and having recourse to security for liquidated damages, and terminating contracts.

17 August 2025 - Knowledge

Liquidated damages in construction contracts: Enforceability and common disputes

#Construction, Infrastructure & Projects

This article examines liquidated damages in construction contracts, focusing on factors affecting enforceability, common disputes between principals and contractors, and best practices to minimise conflict.

13 August 2025 - Knowledge

CCTV and surveillance technologies in retail: How to balance retailers’ interests with customer privacy

#Data & Privacy, #Property, Planning & Development

We explore how retail landlords and centre managers can balance the use of surveillance technology to protect visitors while respecting individual privacy rights and remaining complaint with evolving privacy laws.

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10 September 25 - In the News

Holding Redlich secures planning permit for new Hillside medical centre

Holding Redlich has assisted a service provider in obtaining final orders from the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal to overturn Melton City Council’s refusal to grant a planning permit for a new medical centre in Hillside, Victoria.

02 September 25 - In the News

Australasian Lawyer names Holding Redlich a 5-Star Employer of Choice

Holding Redlich joins 43 other law firms recognised in today's 5-Star Employer of Choice report by Australasian Lawyer.

29 August 25 - In the News

Lexology Index recognises five Holding Redlich lawyers in 2025 Australia & New Zealand rankings

Holding Redlich partners Geoff Farnsworth, Nathan Cecil, Howard Rapke, Stephen Trew, and consultant Chris Kinsella have again been recognised in the 2025 Lexology Index Australia & New Zealand report across four practice areas.