HopgoodGanim Lawyers

Now in our 50th year, we’re celebrating 5 Decades of Exceptional Outcomes for our people, clients and community. For our people, we’re proud to feature some of the many individuals that have grown with the firm, shared our commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes, and contributed to the HopgoodGanim story. Introducing Alana Daniell. Alana joined HopgoodGanim as a Corporate Receptionist in 2014, before pursuing an opportunity in our People and Culture team in 2022 where she quickly progressed from a P&C Administrator to Coordinator in 2023. Today, Alana is a Recruitment Coordinator in our People and Culture team.   Alana’s enthusiasm and dedication to providing a high level of service across the firm, her depth of knowledge of HopgoodGanim and its people, and her progression in a new career is truly exceptional. Watch her story here: https://lnkd.in/gX6nbHEh

We are thrilled to be attending the 11th Annual Legal Profession Breakfast later this month at Brisbane City Hall. Hosted by the Queensland Law Society and bringing together hundreds of professionals across the legal industry, all proceeds from this milestone event will help Women's Legal Service Queensland (WLSQ) provide free legal and support services to Queensland women and children impacted by domestic and family violence. HopgoodGanim is proud to be a major sponsor of this year’s event and to support WLSQ in their efforts to reduce domestic and family violence. Find out more about WLSQ or donate here: https://wlsq.org.au/

On June 18, 2024, it became an offence in Queensland to breach the general environmental duty in the Environmental Protection Act 1994. In July 2024, the Victorian Supreme Court handed down reasons for judgment considering the Victorian formulation of the general environmental duty. Given the similarities in the two jurisdictions the case is helpful guidance. In this article, Special Counsel in HopgoodGanim’s Planning and Environment team, Olivia Williamson, considers the guidance the Victorian case provides in understanding when there might be a breach of the general environmental duty in Queensland: https://lnkd.in/gfzJJzyP

We were delighted to attend and present an award at the 2024 UDIA Queensland Awards for Excellence last week.   Held as the Industry's premier awards event spanning several categories from urban renewal to design, the Awards for Excellence recognise and celebrate developers that create inspiring places for Queenslanders to live, work, and play.   Sarah Macoun, a Partner in our Planning and Environment practice, was proud to award the Young Leaders Award to Samuel Gardner (Gardner Vaughan Group).   A huge congratulations to our client, Aria Property Group, for being recognised for their outstanding work on Upper House in South Brisbane, which claimed four awards at the event, including the prestigious Project of the Year Award.   Thank you to UDIA Queensland for having us and congratulations to all the nominees and recipients at this year’s Awards.

Last week we doubled-down on the firm celebrations in Perth, to commemorate both our 50th Anniversary and 10 years since opening our doors in Western Australia.   Starting with a branded ‘HG Orange’ cocktail, the evening was a relaxed celebration with colleagues, clients and firm friends from both sides of the country, expressing our deep gratitude to those who have played a key role in the story and the success of HopgoodGanim.   We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us to make this a truly special anniversary. Join us as we celebrate five decades of exceptional outcomes for our people, clients, and community over the coming months, and discover more about the history of HopgoodGanim here: https://lnkd.in/gSWkk_zp

Now in our 50th year, we’re celebrating 5 Decades of Exceptional Outcomes for our people, clients and community. For our people, we’re proud to feature some of the many individuals that have grown with the firm, shared our commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes, and contributed to the HopgoodGanim story. Introducing Briar Francis. Briar joined HopgoodGanim as a legal technology clerk in 2013, before securing a position in our winter vacation clerkship program in 2014 and then a graduate position in 2015. Today, Briar is a Special Counsel in our Intellectual Property, Technology and Cyber Security team. Briar’s growth as a practitioner, commitment to the culture of the firm, as well as her passion and drive to build a unique practice is truly exceptional. Watch her story here:https://lnkd.in/g2QskRVV

In just two days, our HopgoodGanim team will be taking on the Noosa Triathlon again, raising funds and awareness to help The Lady Musgrave Trust support young Queensland women in need. Your support will make a direct impact on the lives of young women facing homelessness and domestic violence. Every dollar raised helps provide not only housing but also access to education, employment, and life-saving support services. To read more, or to donate, visit: https://lnkd.in/ef3SGXeY Go team!

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures for the September 2024 quarter (for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 September 2024). Partner Justin Raiteri and Associate Georgia Mackenzie highlight the key areas of interest for landlords and tenants: https://lnkd.in/gnv4Se4q

We are proud to support our very own Emily Ownsworth and Ellie Neuendorf in running for Family Law Practitioners Association of Queensland (FLPA) Board positions for 2024/2025. Elected annually at the Annual General Meeting, the FLPA Board is made up of talented members of Queensland’s family law profession. Board members volunteer their time and resources to ensure FLPA continues to provide members with outstanding benefits and implement the association’s objectives as set out in the constitution, including to promote reform of family law and related legislation, and act as a public voice for family law practitioners on major issues. Voting is only open to FLPA members and closes on 5 November 2024. Good luck Emily and Ellie!

We were thrilled to be a Lithium Sponsor and to present at the 2024 Energy & Resources Law Association Annual Conference last week. Held over two days in Brisbane, the Conference saw leading experts share practical insights on global trends in relation to this year’s theme of 'Navigating the Critical Path: Charting Excellence in Energy and Resources Law.' Jonathan Fulcher, Consultant in our Resources and Energy practice, spoke at the Young Professionals Development Satellite before the Conference and on day one, Partner James Plumb discussed competing rights of access for energy transition projects, traditional mining, and oil & gas projects located in the same area. Associate Molly Shelton also provided an update on climate change litigation in Australia. We had a great time connecting and learning from other energy and resources professionals and look forward to the next Conference! Discover more about our Resources and Energy practice: https://lnkd.in/gYHaMtJF