As lawyers, we are committed to improving access to justice within our community through voluntary pro bono work. We believe in using our skills and experience to support individuals and organisations who may otherwise face legal challenges without representation.

Our pro bono committee encourages participation across all levels of the firm and works to ensure our efforts are meaningful and responsive to community need.

We are proud signatories to the National Pro Bono Target. We work with organisations and individuals to deliver assistance across a range of matters supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged South Australians. We also partner with universities to supervise and mentor the next generation of legal practitioners.

• We have carried out numerous workplace investigations into alleged conduct of employees for prominent South Australian charities.
• Our intervention has seen many unrepresented clients avoid bankruptcy or loss of their homes via JusticeNet’s State and Federal self-representation services.
• We delivered risk management advice and strategy, working through potential gaps in insurance and indemnity structures for a major charitable organisation.
• A not-for-profit organisation sought our advice about trustee remuneration.
• We have assisted many not-for-profit organisations to set up charitable trusts and foundations.
• A local care services provider sought our expertise in framing its contractual agreements.