We advise, support and represent organisations and individuals who are involved in Royal Commissions or Commissions of Inquiry, guiding our clients though the difficult and stressful process. We provide legal advice and support including:
- Strategic advice
- Compiling specialised teams that include senior and junior barristers and media advisors
- Identification of areas of risk
- Communication with counsel assisting and commission/inquiry lawyers
- Production of documents
- Preparation of witness statements
- Representation during hearings
- Drafting submissions
Michael Doherty Legal has significant experience in this area of law having represented clients in two significant royal commissions in recent years – the 2014/15 Trade Union Royal Commission and 2018 Banking and Financial Royal Commission.
Depending on the nature of the royal commission or inquiry, Michael Doherty Legal draws upon its network of specialised barristers, solicitors, paralegals, accountants and crisis management media managers to deliver the best possible representation and outcomes for clients.
Fast Facts
We have successfully represented clients in these prominent commissions and inquiries:
- 2018 Banking & Finance Royal Commission
- 2014/15 Trade Union Royal Commission
- Multiple Transport Safety Regulators and Coronial Inquests
- Multiple ICAC Inquiries
- Waterfall Rail Disaster Inquiry