“I understand the way organisations such as religious orders, hospitals, schools, university colleges and the like are presently structured, both legally and administratively. My aim is to provide practical and effective advice on how they should be set up to accommodate current thinking and future requirements.”
John Date, Consultant
Expertise
John has been with our firm for over 50 years, including 20
years as Managing Partner.
He has extensive experience in setting up corporate structures
for not for profit organisations, with particular expertise in
relation to religious and charitable groups.
John has recently completed his Master of Laws Degree at the
University of Melbourne, with a thesis entitled 'Implications of
Canon Law for Church Organisations Operating in Australia'.
Experience
John's experience includes:
Pro bono and Community Work
All of John's advisory work is pro bono, with concessional rates
on costs for the legal implementation of new structures.
Memberships and Associations
Member of the Order of Australia
Melbourne Cricket Club
Royal Melbourne Golf Club
Frankston Golf Club
On the boards of many companies associated with charitable
objects
Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws (the University of Melbourne)
Master of Laws (the University of Melbourne)
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practise
Victoria