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MinterEllison

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Minter Ellison’s broad capabilities encompass cyber risk management, GDPR, and Privacy Act matters. Paul Kallenbach leads the team from Melbourne and is particularly well-versed in strategic and global outsourcing. In Brisbane, Sonja Read is experienced in privacy impact assessments, while Canberra-based Christina Graves is a key port of call government projects. In Melbourne, Susan Kantor often drafts privacy compliance documents.
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Testimonials

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  • 'They are consistently friendly, reliable, and collaborative. They are flexible with their work product as our requirements evolve. If they hold a differing view on an issue, they communicate it respectfully.'
  • 'The team members I worked with were diligent from the start, taking the time to review and refine the scope of work to ensure clarity before proceeding. Their communication was proactive, with regular updates on progress.'
  • 'Christina Graves is always a pleasure to work with. She possesses immense knowledge of government priorities and concerns, which she effectively addresses in her work. Her expertise in privacy law is excellent, and she consistently produces high-quality legal advice.'
  • 'Christina Graves is courteous, pleasant, and punctual, always communicating promptly if delays arise.'
  • 'They are well-resourced, reasonably billed, and client-focused. Sonja Read is approachable, commercially minded, and prompt with responses. She provides timely advice, pays great attention to detail, and offers a personalised approach.'

Key clients

  • Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of Victoria and Tasmania
  • Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne
  • Victorian Department of Treasury and Finance

Work highlights

Advised various significant clients on the introduction of reforms to the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI Act).      
Advised Uniting Church in Australia and the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne on a comprehensive review of their respective privacy policies and other privacy-related documentation.
Advised the Department of Treasury and Finance on the VicRoads Modernisation Project.

Lawyers

Practice head

Paul Kallenbach  

Other key lawyers

Sonja Read; Christina Graves; Susan Kantor

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