Media releases

15 July 2021 | Sparke Helmore congratulates Partner Michelle Taylor on her new appointment as President of MLAANZ
Michelle’s appointment to MLAANZ is a reflection of her experience and true recognition of her standing in, and dedication to, the maritime legal community.

07 July 2021 | Changes to the Producer Offset Regime
As part of a package of support measures for the film and television industry announced in 2020, changes to the Producer Offset Regime came into effect as from 1 July 2021.

08 April 2021 | Lights, camera, action! Sparke Helmore's film finance practice
Sparke Helmore is one of the leading film finance law firms in Australia. Led by Bill Chapman, the team has expertise around funding options for film makers and their financiers.

26 October 2020 | Reach your true potential. It’s time to join us.
Are you nervous about considering a job move in the current market? We know it’s a big step but, we also know Sparke Helmore is a firm where you can reach your true potential. Read more about what makes us different and why Sparke Helmore could be the firm for you.

02 September 2020 | Property Special Counsel joins Sparke Helmore in Newcastle
We are pleased to announce that highly experienced property lawyer Andrew Ferguson has joined our Corporate & Commercial team in Newcastle.

27 May 2020 | National Reconciliation Week – In this together
To launch National Reconciliation Week this year, all Australians are being asked to take to social media to acknowledge Country, a simple and easy way to show support.

31 March 2020 | Sparke Helmore supports authorities' efforts to manage the impact of coronavirus
We're monitoring developments and have measures to keep our people safe and ensure ongoing business continuity, service, and support for our valued clients.

18 March 2020 | Special Counsel Sam Jackson speaks about diversity and barriers with the Law Institute of Victoria
We're proud that Sam Jackson is on the front cover of LIV's journal this month and recognise there is more we can do to help lawyers from diverse backgrounds.

17 March 2020 | Sparke Helmore Partner Kiley Hodges wins at Queensland Law Society Awards 2020
We're delighted that Brisbane Insurance Partner Kiley Hodges won the Workplace Culture and Health Award – Individual category at the QLS Awards.

12 March 2020 | Sparke Helmore Associate Katherine Evans is a certified Rising Star
We're thrilled that Katherine Evans, an associate in our Government Group, is on Australasian Lawyer magazine's Rising Stars 2020 list.