Commissions of Inquiry and Royal Commissions are launched to forensically investigate and make public findings and recommendations about individuals, organisations and matters of public concern – usually regarding a specific incident or series of allegations.
Often Commissions of Inquiry and Royal Commissions involve contentious and complex issues and attract significant media attention. The hearings themselves and the recommendations that result from them could have a very serious impact on businesses, key individuals or entire industries.
To ensure the best possible outcome for you or your business, your legal team needs to understand the processes and procedures that apply in a Commission of Inquiry or Royal Commission and how to handle the commercial and legal issues that they can give rise to.
Cooper Grace Ward has significant experience in:
Some examples of Commissions of Inquiry and Royal Commissions where Cooper Grace Ward has assisted clients include:
Our litigation and dispute resolution team is experienced not only in providing specialist support to clients, but also in engaging with the wide variety of government and community stakeholders who are often involved in these matters.
For advice relating to a Commission of Inquiry, call (07) 3231 2444 or email one of our key contacts directly.
Cooper Grace Ward’s litigation and dispute resolution team and lead partner Rocco Russo continue to receive outstanding market recognition having been ranked in the recently released Chambers Global 2024 international rankings.
Cooper Grace Ward’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution team has again been ranked among the top Australian practices in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific rankings for 2024.
Cooper Grace Ward’s Dispute Resolution team continues to be recognised as a leading practice, being included in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2019 rankings of leading law firms and lawyers for Dispute Resolution.