Meridian advises many state and national industry associations and member-based organisations across Australia, particularly across the health and professional sectors on corporate, commercial, regulatory, workplace relations, compliance and governance issues. We understand the vital roles they play in the ongoing professional development, guidance and support of their members.
Working with a large number of professional associations across Australia, our team supports and advises clients on achieving their business obligations as well as addressing issues raised by their membership base.
Key services include:
- Corporate law and commercial transactions
- Property purchases and leases
- Advising on legal structure, Constitutions and Articles and restructuring
- Advice on membership structures
- Advising on governance structures and protocols and regulator compliance
- Submissions to government on proposed legislative reforms and inquiries
- Competition Law advice
- Commercial transactions and contractual matters and supply arrangements
- Commercial Litigation and dispute resolution
- Risk management advice including regulatory and member risks
- Privacy and data protection advice
- Providing member benefit services to association members
- Managing unfair dismissal claims, general protections disputes, bullying and discrimination claims
- Employee misconduct and performance management advice
- Advising on and drafting employment contracts and workplace policies
- Assisting with lobbying and the preparation of submissions to government and related agencies
- Providing advice and representation in the review of industry, awards, conditions and wages