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Ironbridge Legal Specialist law firm focused on complex disputes & insolvency. Trusted by Clients. Feared by Opponents.

We act for Liquidators, PE & PC funds, Directors, Corporations and High Net-worth Individuals on high-value and cross-border matters.

14/10/2026

The float failed. Could the claims still follow?

What investors were told about demand can matter long after a transaction falls over.

Trevor Withane explains the regulatory exposure, potential investor claims and the records worth preserving.

Save this for your next capital raising.

For enquiries, contact Ironbridge Legal through the link in our bio.

September was a busy month for birthdays at Ironbridge Legal, with Blake, Lenore, Tessia, Pooja and Alice! Last week, w...
06/10/2026

September was a busy month for birthdays at Ironbridge Legal, with Blake, Lenore, Tessia, Pooja and Alice!

Last week, we headed to The Royal George to celebrate September birthdays with some overdue team drinks.

It was a lovely opportunity to step away from our desks, catch up outside the office, and raise a glass to the people who make Ironbridge Legal what it is.

Happy birthday everyone!



Trevor Withane, was recently invited to attend the Harvey Forum in Sydney, bringing together senior legal practitioners ...
30/09/2026

Trevor Withane, was recently invited to attend the Harvey Forum in Sydney, bringing together senior legal practitioners and industry leaders to discuss the evolving role of AI in the legal profession.

The conversation was not simply about new technology. It explored how firms are approaching AI, how it is beginning to influence the delivery of legal services, and what this shift could mean for lawyers, firms and clients in the years ahead.

With such an experienced group of practitioners and guest speakers in the room, it is a very interesting time for the legal profession to be entering a new phase. The way firms think about technology, legal practice and client service is continuing to evolve.

Thank you to the Harvey team for the invitation and for bringing together such a strong group of voices from across the profession.

Picture credit: Harvey

Australia’s next major privacy overhaul is taking shape. The Australian Government has released the Exposure Draft of th...
03/09/2026

Australia’s next major privacy overhaul is taking shape.

The Australian Government has released the Exposure Draft of the Privacy Amendment (Personal Data Protection) Bill 2026, proposing around 40 reforms to Australia’s privacy framework.

The changes span how organisations collect, use, secure and govern personal information, including a new “fair and reasonable” test, strengthened data breach obligations and a formal controller-processor framework.

Consultation on the proposed reforms closes on 18 September 2026.

Partner, Candy Lau, examines the key changes and what organisations should be considering now.

Read the full article here: https://ironbridgelegal.com.au/privacy-act-reforms-tranche-2-australia/

We are excited to welcome Tessia Tan to the Ironbridge Legal team. Tessia, is joining our disputes team as an Associate....
01/09/2026

We are excited to welcome Tessia Tan to the Ironbridge Legal team.

Tessia, is joining our disputes team as an Associate. She brings more than four years’ experience across complex litigation, government claims, negotiation and alternative dispute resolution, including time at Norton Rose Fulbright.

Her experience at Thomson Reuters also adds a different dimension, combining legal research and writing with an understanding of legal technology and knowledge systems.

She is a strong addition to the team as we continue to build our disputes practice.

Co-investment arrangements are built on alignment. But that alignment can change quickly when exit timelines slip, valua...
24/08/2026

Co-investment arrangements are built on alignment. But that alignment can change quickly when exit timelines slip, valuations soften or further capital is required.

Latest article by our Managing Partner, Trevor Withane and Partner, Blake Shaw, examines where disputes commonly emerge between PE sponsors and co-investors, including conflicts in exit processes, dilution, information and consent rights, nominee director duties, and shareholder oppression under section 232 of the Corporations Act.

It also considers where the real legal and commercial leverage may sit when contractual protections alone are not enough.

Read the full article: https://ironbridgelegal.com.au/private-equity-co-investor-disputes/

Good governance is tested not only by the policies an organisation has, but by what happens when advice is ignored, info...
10/08/2026

Good governance is tested not only by the policies an organisation has, but by what happens when advice is ignored, information is shared too widely, or someone needs to challenge a decision.

This was a central theme at our latest Governance Under Pressure roundtable, which brought together General Counsel and senior in-house legal leaders.

The discussion moved across data breaches, confidential communications, regulatory reporting and the increasingly complex governance questions arising from AI adoption.

The conversation reinforced that effective governance requires more than policies and processes. It requires an environment in which people listen, challenge, escalate and act when it matters.

Thank you to our partner Candy Lau for leading the discussion, and partner (tag)Blake Shaw and (tag)Hyugo Hayashi, our Head of Marketing and Growth to support the discussions around investigations and the consequences that can follow when governance breaks down.

Most importantly, thank you to the General Counsel and senior legal leaders who shared their experiences so openly.

Antony Rumboll, Ellie Cronin, Maclean Cowan, Nina Stamell, Sahar Rostabeik, Thomas Hill

We are pleased to share that our Managing Partner, Trevor Withane, will be speaking at the Law Society of NSW’s Speciali...
10/08/2026

We are pleased to share that our Managing Partner, Trevor Withane, will be speaking at the Law Society of NSW’s Specialist Accreditation Conference 2026 on 13 August.

Trevor will present “The Insolvency Endgame” as part of the Business Law stream, examining the legal and strategic issues that arise as distressed situations move towards their final outcome.

We look forward to seeing colleagues and fellow practitioners at the International Convention Centre Sydney.

View the full program and register:
https://www.lawsociety.com.au/events/events-calendar/specialist-accreditation-conference-2026

An AI governance framework is only the starting point.Organisations also need current, reliable evidence that controls a...
09/08/2026

An AI governance framework is only the starting point.

Organisations also need current, reliable evidence that controls are operating, assurance is ongoing and proportionate, and that both can withstand scrutiny.

Our recent article by our Partner, Candy Lau, considers how Boards, General Counsel and senior management can close the evidence gap through ongoing, documented monitoring with defined metrics, review intervals and escalation pathways, supported by clear human oversight.

Read more:
https://ironbridgelegal.com.au/ai-assurance-audit-evidence-gap/

Last week -withane-卫卓恩-2536a720, joined the Australian Law Forum 2026 for a panel discussion on “The evolving role of th...
05/08/2026

Last week -withane-卫卓恩-2536a720, joined the Australian Law Forum 2026 for a panel discussion on “The evolving role of the independent advocate”.

Alongside Renee Roumanos from -roumanos-legal1, from , and moderator , the session explored how boutique firms and independent practitioners can respond to rising regulatory and client expectations while preserving the independence, agility and integrity that distinguish their practices.

Trevor shared his perspective on leading a specialist firm, managing operational and reputational risk, and building a practice positioned for long-term success.

His top points:

- Technology has levelled the playing field, giving specialist firms access to tools and capabilities once available only to the largest practices.

- Clients are increasingly paying for judgement, trust and responsiveness, rather than the production of legal work alone.

- Agility must be matched by discipline, with proper supervision, specialist expertise and clear processes remaining essential.

Thank you to -weekly-australia, moderator Jerome Doraisamy and fellow panelists Ryan Zahrai and Renee Roumanos for an insightful discussion.

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