Regulatory & Government

Regulatory and government matters require careful judgment.

The process is often technical, time-sensitive and unfamiliar. The consequences can be significant, particularly where a business, director, professional or individual is subject to investigation, enforcement action, review or appeal.

Gear & Co acts in regulatory and government matters where strategy, precision and early advice matter.

We assist clients responding to regulators, challenging administrative decisions, dealing with investigations and managing disputes involving government agencies or statutory bodies. Our role is to understand the position quickly, identify the available options and act with discipline.

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Regulatory & Government Services

Regulatory action can be technical, time-sensitive and unfamiliar, requiring more than a standard response.

Gear & Co assists clients across regulatory investigations and administrative review matters, with advice focused on strategy, compliance and protecting the client’s position from the outset.

Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) investigations can place directors, companies and officers under immediate pressure.
ASIC has significant compulsory information-gathering powers, including the power to require documents, information and attendance at examinations.
Responding to a notice requires care. The obligation to comply must be balanced against issues such as scope, privilege, self-incrimination and potential exposure.
Gear & Co advises clients responding to ASIC notices, examinations, information requests and enforcement action. We assist with strategy, document production, preparation for examination and representation where ASIC proceedings or related commercial disputes arise.
Government and administrative decisions can have serious commercial, financial and personal consequences.
Gear & Co assists clients seeking review of administrative decisions, including matters involving government departments, regulators, statutory authorities and tribunals, including matters before QCAT, the Administrative Review Tribunal, and where required, subsequent court proceedings.
We help clients understand the decision, assess the grounds for review, prepare the evidence and pursue the appropriate appeal or review pathway.

Why Choose Gear & Go - Regulatory and Government

Regulatory and government matters are rarely straightforward.

They often involve strict timeframes, complex legislation, document-heavy processes and significant reputational or commercial risk. A delayed or poorly framed response can narrow available options.

Gear & Co provides clear advice, disciplined strategy and accessible representation when the process is uncertain and the pressure is high.

We understand how to navigate disputes involving regulators and government bodies. We identify the issues early, test the strength of the position and pursue the available advantages with precision.