Richard Ottley
Richard Ottley
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Swaab Attorneys is a Sydney based commercial law practice.

Our aim is to provide legal solutions which are cost - effective and specially tailored to our clients needs.

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Swaab Attorneys appoints climate change lawyer


Swaab Attorneys is pleased to announce the timely appointment of Special Counsel, Dermot Duncan, to head the firm's Climate Change & Renewables practice group. Returning to Sydney after 7 years' practice in the UK, Dermot has significant experience in the green economy, advising clients on waste, electricity, energy efficiency, co-generation and renewable energy projects, process technology, regulation and contracts. Managing partner, Fred Swaab said: "I am delighted that we have been able to bring Dermot into the firm. The international climate change experience he brings will be a great asset for our clients in preparing for and adapting to the changing business environment".
Press Release | 'The Australian' article



Swaab Attorneys launches Ask Swaab! Legal Answers for AANA members


Swaab Attorneys is pleased to announce a partnership with the Australian Association of National Advertisers (AANA) to provide free legal consultation sessions as an exclusive AANA members' benefit. The Ask Swaab! Legal Answers program was launched at the AANA Directors Luncheon on 25 June 2008, sponsored by Swaab Attorneys.


Swaab wins 2 national Client Services awards in 1 night


In a remarkable night at the BRW Client Choice Awards, Swaab Attorneys not only won the 'Best Law Firm' (revenues under $20m) award, but also the much coveted 'Exceptional Service' award for Professional Services firms. Managing Partner Fred Swaab said "This is the second year in a row we have won the Best Law Firm award. The Exceptional Service award cements our place as a leader in client service".

 


2008 MFAA Excellence Awards finalist s


In what has become a tradition in client service survey awards, Swaab Attorneys was selected as one of three finalists in the 2008 MFAA Excellence Awards. Based on 5 key criteria (professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct, innovation and role-model value) and reinforced by supportive client references, our submission demonstrated exceptional practice in how we manage our internal operations and deliver our services. Managing Partner Fred Swaab said: "As the only Law Firm in the Support Services Provider category, the result represents an outstanding credit to our Team".
--Fred Swaab, Partner



Business Structures & Governance: A Practical Guide for the Arts


If you're in the creative arts (whether you're a musician, a visual artist, a theatre company or a non-profit community organisation), this book is an invaluable "how to" guide with advice on setting up the right business structure to meeting your ongoing legal obligations. Written by Naomi Messenger, Senior Associate in our IP & Commercial team, the guide was published by the Arts Law Centre of Australia. Click here to order a copy

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SWAAB ATTORNEYS: Level 1, 20 Hunter St SYDNEY NSW 2000
GPO Box 35 SYDNEY NSW 2001, DX 522 SYDNEY
T +61 2 9233 5544 F +61 2 9233 5400 E mail@swaab.com.au
MULTI AWARD WINNING LAW FIRM
2008 - Winner BRW Client Choice Exceptional Service Award
2008 - Winner BRW Client Choice Awards Best Australian Law Firm+
2008 - Finalist MFAA Excellent Service Awards
2007 - Winner BRW-St George Best Australian Law Firm+
2007 - Finalist Mazda ALB Australasian Law Awards#
2006 - Runner Up Australian Law Firm of the Year**
2004 - Winner Australian Law Firm of the Year*
+Revenue less than 20m *Firms with less than 25 lawyers
**Firms with less than 50 lawyers