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The Quinn Group’s Virtual Chief Legal Officer (CLO) service was established to provide SMEs with the legal expertise typically reserved for larger corporations. By offering tailored legal support, a Virtual CLO helps safeguard a company’s legal interests and ensures long-term success by navigating the complex legal landscape and minimising legal or regulatory issues.
Legal Strategy and Advice
- Developing and implementing the company’s legal strategy and providing legal advice to the CEO, board of directors, and other senior executives.
Compliance and Governance
- Ensuring that the company complies with all applicable laws and regulations, as well as internal policies. Overseeing corporate governance matters, including board and shareholder meetings.
Risk Management
- Identifying and mitigating legal risks associated with the company’s operations, transactions, and business strategies.
Contract Management
- Reviewing and negotiating contracts and agreements with clients, vendors, partners, and other third parties. Ensuring contracts are properly worded.
Litigation Management
- Overseeing and managing any litigation involving the company, including disputes, lawsuits, and regulatory investigations.
Intellectual Property
- Protecting and managing the company’s intellectual property assets, such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
Corporate Transactions
- Advising on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other corporate transactions, including legal due diligence and compliance.
Human Resources (HR) & Employee Relations
- Collaborating with the HR department to address legal issues related to employee relations, benefits, workplace policies, and compliance with labour laws.
- Providing legal guidance on employment matters, including hiring, termination, workplace policies, disputes, and ensuring compliance with employment laws.
Ethics and Compliance Programs
- Developing and maintaining ethics and compliance programs to ensure the company operates with integrity and adheres to ethical standards.
Liaison with External Counsel
- Engaging and managing outside legal counsel for specialised legal matters and ensuring cost-effective legal services.
Superannuation Matters
- Advising on superannuation compliance and legal requirements, ensuring the company meets its obligations regarding employee superannuation contributions and reporting.
The Quinn Group, led by Director Michael Quinn, is an integrated firm offering accounting, legal, and financial planning services. Alongside Quinn M&A, a distinguished mergers and acquisitions firm, we provide comprehensive assistance by leveraging our combined resources to deliver the most relevant advice. Contact us today at 1300 QUINNS (1300 784 667), +61 2 9223 9166, or submit an online enquiry to arrange an appointment.
