Expertise

Charlie works across the corporate, media and entertainment practices in EMT Law. His passion for music, performance, art and theatre, infuses his professional pursuits with a distinct perspective and has further ignited his desire to delve deeply into creative industries and the intricacies of intellectual property law.

Charlie specialises in:

  • production contracts, event booking agreements and grant applications;
  • effective communication with clients and stakeholders, tailored to the unique demands of Victoria’s creative industries;
  • defamation law, advising clients on potential risks and defences, and handling high-profile defamation cases for the plaintiff;
  • drafting term sheets, heads of agreement and MOUs; and
  • drafting and negotiating settlement agreements.

Experience

Charlie’s recent experience includes:

  • assisting in the prosecution of a high-profile defamation proceeding in the Federal Court;
  • advising several entities in relation to their corporate reorganisation and structure;
  • assisting with commercial and legal advice on numerous film, television and live event projects and ventures; and
  • assisting major live events company in relation to a corporate restructure.

Memberships and Associations

  • Law Institute of Victoria

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Monash University
  • Bachelor of Art, Monash  University
  • Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, The College of Law

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practise

  • Victoria