Probity Advice & Audits
Government departments and agencies face increasing scrutiny on their projects and processes. Our role is to make sure our clients remain compliant with policies and guidelines.
Our Probity Advice & Audits Expertise
At Maddocks, we understand the critical importance of good governance and probity in all project, procurement and funding activities to ensure transparency, defensibility and, where relevant, that value for money is achieved.
We help clients plan and structure their projects and processes, so they can be confident from the outset that the project or process will comply with all applicable policies and guidelines.
We also advise clients on the implementation of project and processes; providing the full range of probity services. This includes developing probity plans and protocols; advising on conflicts of interest; providing probity briefings; and reviewing project documentation. Our extensive experience means our clients have confidence that we can advise on any probity issue that might arise.
We are known for our strategic thinking, our ability to understand the broader context, and our pragmatic, solutions-focussed approach to supporting our clients achieve their project objectives.
Our lawyers also provide probity and process training and workshops to help upskill client teams.
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Other services used by our Probity Advice & Audits clients
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Planning & Environment
Our Planning & Environment team advises on the complete range of planning issues, from environmental impact to development scheme approvals.
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Major Projects & PPPs
We can assist by understanding the intersection of your business needs, the commercial influences and regulatory environment for your project.
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Administrative Law
We work with clients at all tiers of government who need strategic and operational administrative legal advice and guidance.
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Advertising, Brand & Marketing
We advise clients on their legal and regulatory requirements when taking their advertising, branding and marketing activities to market.
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Privacy, Data & Information Law
We offer top line strategic advice and policy drafting support to help improve business privacy practices.
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Licensing & Disciplinary Inquiries
We support government clients in facilitating action against licensing and disciplinary offences.
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Sector Leader - Commonwealth Government
Canberra