PRO BONO

The firm provides pro bono representation ranging from acting for disadvantaged individuals before courts and tribunals to providing corporate and commercial advice to community organisations.

Currently, we act for the Karma Currency Foundation, a technology based charity set up to provide a new fundraising revenue stream to other registered charities. At the Karma Currency Foundation website, people and corporations are able to purchase Charity Gift Vouchers which they can then gift to their family and friends, customers and colleagues. The recipient of the voucher is then directed back to the website to give the funds to the charity of their choice.

Nicholas Weston advised on this novel ‘business’ model, drafted the Foundation Trust Deed and various licences, agreements and policies with issues across the firm’s commercial, technology and intellectual property core competencies. The firm has also supplied Nick Weston to serve on the Board of Directors where he continues to assist with set-up, operational and governance issues.

Presently, the Cancer Council, Lifeline, Care Australia, Ms Society, Royal Childrens Hospital, Vision Australia, Inspire Foundation, Seeing Eye Dogs and a large number of other charities are involved as beneficiaries of the gift vouchers and the number continues to grow. Visit the foundation’s website at www.karmacurrency.com.au “