Coleman Greig Lawyers

12/06/2026

Congratulations to Siobhan Bruce who has been named as a finalist in the 2026 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards for ‘Legal Operations or Support Professional of the Year’.

This award recognises the vital contribution of operational and support professionals whose work underpins the success of legal teams. Siobhan’s nomination reflects her professionalism, dedication and the important role she plays in supporting our family law team and its clients.

We wish Siobhan and her fellow finalists the best of luck at the awards ceremony on 30 July.

https://www.lawyersweekly.com.au/australian-law-awards/winners/2026-winners-and-finalists

11/06/2026

Registrations for our Employment Law workshop on performance management and employee misconduct are closing soon.

Join employment law experts, Victoria Quayle and Dylan Anderson, as they guide employers through managing disciplinary processes, including conducting meetings, addressing performance issues, and responding to misconduct.

This session will be relevant for HR teams and people managers responsible for employee issues and disciplinary matters.

Date: Tuesday, 16 June 2026
Location: Parramatta

Register here: https://colemangreig.com.au/events/coleman-greig/employment-law-workshop-performance-management-and-employee-misconduct/

10/06/2026

The High Court has confirmed that an unpaid present entitlement (UPE) is not a loan for the purposes of Division 7A – bringing further clarity to one of the most closely watched tax issues affecting family trusts and corporate beneficiaries.

While the decision provides certainty on the Division 7A position, the ATO has previously expressed ongoing concern with these arrangements in its interim decision impact statement https://shorturl.at/dKUDq. It also continues to focus on the potential application of section 100A, Part IVA and broader trust reform proposals, including the proposed 30% minimum tax for trust distributions.

This decision is an important reminder to continue reviewing trust structures in light of ongoing regulatory and policy developments.

For more information on this decision and its impact, or to discuss your trust structure and tax planning considerations, please contact Coleman Greig’s Tax & Superannuation team, led by Stephen Lau https://colemangreig.com.au/personal/personal-taxation-advice/

10/06/2026

Coleman Greig is pleased to welcome Max MacKenzie as a Lawyer in our Family Law team.

Max has experience advising and representing clients across a broad range of family law matters, including divorce, parenting disputes, property settlements, and spousal maintenance. He has appeared before the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia and has supported clients through both negotiated outcomes and contested proceedings.

Max is known for his approachable and empathetic manner and works closely with clients through complex and often sensitive matters.

Welcome to the team, Max.

https://colemangreig.com.au/our-people/max-mackenzie/

09/06/2026

Our Head of Commercial Services, Malcolm Campbell, recently represented Coleman Greig at the PLG International Lawyers meetings in Milan, hosted by Studio Legale Marsaglia.

The three-day event brought together lawyers from across the PLG network to discuss current legal and business matters and reconnect with colleagues from different jurisdictions. As the only Australian member of the network, Coleman Greig’s involvement provides valuable opportunities for clients with cross‑border interests.

Highlights included a series of sessions led by our hosts, along with the opportunity to experience the culture and atmosphere of Milan.

We thank Studio Legale Marsaglia for their warm hospitality and for delivering a highly engaging and enjoyable event.

05/06/2026

Congratulations to Coleman Greig’s Principal Lawyer, Erin Dawson, on being named winner of the 2026 Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Award for Wills & Estates.

The awards recognise leading partners across the profession, celebrating excellence, leadership and contribution to the legal sector.

Erin leads Coleman Greig’s Wills & Estate Planning team and is recognised for her work on complex estate planning, administration and litigation matters, as well as her contribution to the profession.

Read more: https://colemangreig.com.au/media-centre/erin-dawson-wills-estates-partner-of-the-year-2026/

04/06/2026

Best of luck to Erin Dawson, Ben Johnson and all the finalists attending tonight’s Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards.

We’re proud to see Erin recognised as a finalist for Wills and Estates Partner of the Year, and Ben as a finalist for Construction and Infrastructure Partner of the Year. These nominations reflect their expertise, professionalism and the outcomes they achieve for clients across their respective practice areas.

Wishing everyone a wonderful evening, and congratulations again to all the nominees.

02/06/2026

The Fair Work Commission has announced a 4.75% increase to the national minimum wage and modern award minimum wage rates, effective from 1 July 2026.

The decision will affect over 20% of Australian employees and includes changes to entry-level classifications as part of the phased removal of C13 rates.

In this article, Senior Associate, Victoria Quayle outlines the key changes, and the steps employers should take to prepare for the new rates.

Read more: https://colemangreig.com.au/insights/publications/fair-work-commission-minimum-wage-increase-2026/

From 1 July 2026, the national minimum wage and modern award rates will increase by 4.75%. Find out what employers need to know and how to prepare.

01/06/2026

Handling employee performance and misconduct requires a considered approach and careful judgement.

Join employment law experts, Victoria Quayle and Dylan Anderson for a workshop covering performance management and employee misconduct, including how to manage disciplinary processes, address risk, and respond appropriately in the workplace.

This session will be relevant for HR teams and people managers responsible for handling employee issues and disciplinary matters.

Date: Tuesday, 16 June 2026
Location: Parramatta

Register here: https://colemangreig.com.au/events/coleman-greig/employment-law-workshop-performance-management-and-employee-misconduct/

29/05/2026

We’re pleased to share that Coleman Greig Lawyers has been recognised in the 2027 edition of the Best Law Firms™ – Australia.

The firm has been ranked:

• Regional Tier 1 – Sydney
– Trusts and Estates
– Wealth Management / Succession Planning Practice

• Regional Tier 2 – Sydney

– Superannuation Law

The Best Law Firms rankings are based on client feedback, peer review and extensive research across the legal profession.

We’re proud to be recognised for the depth of expertise across these practice areas.