Dentons’ NFP & Charities Team supports the championing of not-for-profit organisations and charities through growing their business and navigating regulatory change while protecting the heart of the cause. Through Dentons’ extensive efforts in supporting communities through diversity, inclusion and corporate social responsibility initiatives, we understand that the not-for-profit sector players require a partner who will protect their legal position and support their growth ambitions. We have the ethos to care about doing business differently and the legal expertise to act on it.

The Dentons NFP & Charities Team advises and acts for disability service providers, community housing providers, arts and cultural organisations and indigenous businesses in improving their risk management capability from a regulatory and compliance perspective. We provide astute advice across governance, tax, intellectual property and technology, employment, corporate restructuring and other commercial issues as they relate to NFPs and charities.

Dentons has a track record in establishing charities and not-for-profits to enable them to thrive. In doing so, we showcase our expertise in restructuring tax concessions, developing modern slavery policies, advising on intellectual property protection, constitutional reviews, managing underpayment regulatory issues, creating risk registers, advising and negotiating on supplier agreements, preparing privacy policies and developing robust corporate governance frameworks.

Dentons also advises private sector companies looking to partner with NFPs and charities, as clients or as part of their endeavours to progress corporate social responsibility, diversity and inclusion or environmental and social governance initiatives as part of their business model.

Whether you are an organisation in the public or private sector, Dentons will partner with you to navigate complex regulation with a purpose-led, cost sensitive and commercial approach.

Insights

The new tort for Serious Invasions of Privacy commences soon – but who will use it?

May 29, 2025

Australia: On 10 June 2025, a new statutory tort for serious invasions of privacy will come into effect under Schedule 2 to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). However, the practical utility of this new tort is uncertain due to the high threshold for liability, limited suitability for class actions and wide exemptions for journalistic conduct. Nevertheless, the introduction of this new tort is a timely reminder for organisations to review their privacy practices.

Tips for retailers: The fight against impersonators selling infringing products on e-commerce platforms

May 6, 2025

Australia: As of 28 March 2025, Australian retailers will now be able to list their products on the major Chinese e-commerce giant, Temu. This is a major development for e-commerce in Australia and fits with the trend towards online shopping with 1 in 7 Australian households making weekly online purchases. As online sales continue to surge, retailers should regularly review their strategies to monitor e-commerce platforms for impersonators attempting to falsify their brand and mislead consumers. Here are some tips on how Temu, eBay, Amazon, Alibaba and JD.com can assist you to take down IP infringements.

New APRA proposal for Boards – Implications for charities and not-for-profit organisations

April 28, 2025

Australia: Imagine this: You are the CEO of a vibrant not-for-profit organisation. One of your directors, who has been a cornerstone of your Board for the past nine years, is beloved by all the staff. This director has been a constant presence at every Board meeting.

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Recent Press Releases

Dentons advises The Arthritis Movement on their new AI powered app, Clara

June 3, 2025

Dentons was privileged to work with The Arthritis Movement on their Australian-first AI-powered digital companion app, Clara. Clara provides on-demand, expert-backed support for Australians living with arthritis, helping them to manage their condition with confidence and ease

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Australian Sporting Alliance for People with Disability (ASAPD) appoints Dentons as legal partner

May 30, 2024

Australia: National sporting organisation, the Australian Sporting Alliance for People with Disability (ASAPD), has announced its strategic partnership in Australia with the world’s largest global law firm, Dentons.

Dentons advises on landmark conservation agreement for Nari Nari Tribal Council

February 25, 2023

Dentons advised the Nari Nari Tribal Council on a landmark Conservation Agreement with the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust for the management and protection of over 55,000 hectares of internationally significant wetlands in southwestern New South Wales, known as 'Gayini (Nimmie-Caira)'.