Case studies

Aged Care Royal Commission

Coming off the back of recent intense scrutiny and after a number of past government inquiries and reviews, the aged care sector is once again under the spotlight and this time the subject of a Royal Commission—the highest form of inquiry in Australia.

ANZ Bank's national leasing portfolio

We have acted for ANZ Bank for over nine years and manage a significant portion of ANZ's national leasing portfolio.

APT Technology v Matthew Aladesaye

On behalf of engineering consultant APT Technology, our Employment team successfully obtained an injunction against a former APT employee.

DHS Managed Telecommunications Solutions

Colin Webeck was appointed as probity adviser to the Department of Human Services (DHS) for the procurement of Managed Telecommunications Solutions during 2011.

Hotel sex case - Comcare v PVYW

Our team successfully defended Comcare in the High Court against a compensation appeal.

OAMPS - Enforcing post-employment contractual obligations

OAMPS wanted to protect the companies’ goodwill. OAMPS sought interlocutory injunctions to enforce the restraint provisions in the employees' contracts, preventing them from working with a direct competitor and soliciting clients.

Order to stop bullying against charitable organisation dismissed by FWC

In August 2016, Sparke Helmore Lawyers acted for the Respondent in a somewhat uncommon decision handed down by the Fair Work Commission (FWC) dismissing an order to stop bullying.

Sale of Fit-BioCeuticals Ltd to Blackmores Ltd

Fit-BioCeuticals wanted to capitalise on the market interest in its business and make an exit that would achieve the greatest outcome for all shareholders.

Westpac's national leasing portfolio

We developed a web-based solution for Westpac to help better manage their national leasing portfolio.

Woolooware Bay Town Centre - Cronulla Leagues Club project

Our Property and Construction, Projects & Infrastructure teams advised Bluestone Capital Ventures on all aspects of the transaction.