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Lyn Nicholson

General Counsel - Sydney

Areas of Expertise

Corporate & Commercial Law, Data & Privacy, Governance, Government, Technology, Media & Communications

Contact Lyn

+61 2 8083 0463 lyn.nicholson@holdingredlich.com Connect

Expertise

Lyn Nicholson is a General Counsel in the Corporate & Commercial group of Holding Redlich with a broad wealth of corporate and commercial experience. Lyn has significant expertise advising on complex corporate transactions.

Lyn has been listed in The Best Lawyers in Australia guide as a leading lawyer for Privacy and Data Security Law since 2023. She has also been recognised as a thought leader in the Mondaq Thought Leadership Awards for Australia in Autumn 2021 for Intellectual Property and in 2022 and Spring 2024 for Data Protection.

Experience

Lyn’s commercial experience has focused on intellectual property and information assets which have involved various technologies and regulatory regimes. Lyn’s experience includes developing and implementing privacy and information security policies and negotiating contracts for the exploitation of information assets. Lyn has significant experience in privacy and spam regulation.

Lyn advises on directors’ duties and a range of practical governance issues for both listed and unlisted companies.

Lyn advises clients on a range of corporate issues including: 

Data protection and privacy

  • data breach planning, investigation and response
  • responding to regulator investigations and enquiries
  • policies, procedures and playbooks for common issues
  • data security advice
  • GDPR documentation and advice
  • information governance frameworks.

Mergers and acquisitions

  • sale of business
  • restructuring, demergers and spin-offs
  • documentation for shareholder meetings to obtain approvals for significant transactions
  • joint ventures.

Corporate governance

  • advising boards on corporate governance principles and ASX Corporate Governance Council's recommendations
  • developing corporate governance policies, charters and procedures, and assisting management in practical implementation
  • auditing existing corporate governance practices and procedures and providing recommendations for improvement
  • acting as independent expert to assess regulator enforceable undertakings for ASIC and ACCC.

Regulatory compliance

  • advising and acting in regulatory investigations and complaints by the OAIC, ASIC and ACCC
  • advising on responses (written and verbal, including appearances before) government enquiries
  • Privacy Act, Spam Act  and GDPR
  • Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and ASIC regulatory requirements
  • ASX Listing Rules
  • constituent documents.

Company secretarial

  • acting as secretary and registered office for foreign corporations
  • preparing board and committee meeting papers, notices and agendas and minutes
  • drafting notices and explanatory memorandums for shareholder meetings
  • management of shareholder meetings
  • preparing ASX announcements and ASIC notifications
  • liaising with ASIC, ASX and other regulatory bodies.


Publications

12 June 2025 - Knowledge

Privacy – it’s everyone’s business (and regulators think so too)

#Data & Privacy

Privacy is no longer just a compliance box. As regulators converge, a gap in your data defences could trigger multi-agency enforcement. This Privacy Awareness Week, we explain why privacy and cybersecurity is everyone’s business.

19 May 2025 - Knowledge

The privacy law reforms finally passed in 2024 set the priorities for 2025

#Data & Privacy

The Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 received royal assent bringing with it significant changes to Australia's privacy laws. Businesses must review and update their privacy policy to ensure compliance and avoid fines. We detail these changes below.

19 December 2024 - Knowledge

First phase of privacy law reform passes – what’s next?

#Data & Privacy

The passing of the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill signals the implementation of 23 out of the first 25 proposals from the Privacy Act Review, including a new statutory tort for serious invasions of privacy.

Upcoming Seminars

25 Jun 25

Chain of Responsibility

In this session, we will focus on the latest developments in the regulation of transport safety along the construction and infrastructure supply chain. In particular, we will highlight the regulator’s ongoing focus on this sector, including significant prosecution case studies, and the governance and compliance model that should be adopted on construction and infrastructure projects.

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17 Jul 25 - Brisbane

Litigation vs Arbitration vs Expert Determination – what’s the best forum to resolve your dispute efficiently?

Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms are increasingly being used to manage construction and infrastructure disputes—but choosing the right forum can be as critical as winning the dispute itself. In this session, our Construction, Infrastructure and Projects team will explore the key types of ADR—including mediation, expert determination, dispute boards and arbitration—and compare their strengths, limitations and suitability for different types of disputes.

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17 Jul 25 to 04 Dec 25 - Brisbane

Brisbane Construction, Infrastructure & Projects seminar series 2025

We are pleased to invite you to the return of our Construction, Infrastructure & Projects seminar series where we’ll explore key legal developments and practical strategies shaping the construction industry in 2025. This year’s series brings together leading experts to unpack complex legal issues and provide insights to help you navigate challenges with clarity and confidence.Whether you're involved in project delivery, risk management, legal strategy or safety, this series offers valuable takeaways to apply in your day-to-day work.

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