Private Equity Services We Cover
MC Lawyers & Advisers is a trusted commercial law firm providing expert, end-to-end legal services designed to help businesses and individuals navigate complex legal matters with confidence.
Privacy Act and APP compliance
Gap analysis, policies and procedures aligned to the Australian Privacy Principles.
Notifiable Data Breaches scheme
Incident triage, OAIC notifications, stakeholder communications and remediation plans.
Privacy policies and collection notices
Drafting and rollout of clear privacy policies and compliant collection statements.
Data processing and sharing agreements
Contracts for vendors, affiliates and processors with purpose, security and audit controls.
Cross-border data transfers
APP 8 due diligence, contractual safeguards and overseas disclosure registers.
Employee privacy and workplace monitoring
Surveillance notices, policy frameworks and lawful data handling for staff.
Marketing consent and direct marketing
Compliance with the Privacy Act, Spam Act and Do Not Call rules for campaigns.
Privacy impact assessments (DPIAs)
Structured assessments for new systems, AI tools and high-risk processing.
OAIC investigations and regulatory engagement
Response strategies, submissions and enforceable undertakings.
De-identification and data minimisation
Practical controls for retention, anonymisation and defensible deletion.
Access and correction requests
Processes and templates for APP 12 and 13 requests, including verification.
Health and sensitive information handling
Consent, use and disclosure controls for high-risk data categories.
Time-Based Fees
Our fees are generally calculated by reference to the time required to complete the work and the seniority of the lawyers involved.
Generally applies to: disputes, litigation, urgent matters and work where the scope may develop as the matter progresses.Fixed or Staged Fees
Fixed or staged fees may be available for clearly defined work where the scope, assumptions and required deliverables can be identified in advance.
Availability depends on: the nature of the work, certainty of scope, urgency and any material assumptions or exclusions.Scope, Costs & Funding Requirements
Before substantive work begins, we discuss the proposed scope, likely costs and any funding requirements relevant to the matter.
Confirmed in writing: the applicable charging basis, scope of work and relevant costs information are set out in the engagement documentation.The appropriate fee basis depends on the scope, complexity, urgency, evidence, procedural requirements and the work required. Any available fixed or staged arrangement is confirmed in writing.
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Minority Shareholder Oppression
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Shareholder Disputes
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The legal system can be complicated and overwhelming, but MC Lawyers & Advisers is here to help you navigate it. Here is our clear, secure and efficient process.
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Initial triage assessment & conflict checks
We identify you, confirm we can act, discuss your matter, and ascertain your objectives.
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Strategy & scope
We outline options, define the scope and costs, and agree on a tailored strategy.
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Evidence & preparation
We collect documents, contact key parties, and prepare filings.
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Resolution & updates
We pursue negotiation, mediation or court, and keep you updated at every milestone.