Regulatory Law & Governance

Navigating regulatory obligations in Australia requires deep legal insight, commercial awareness, and a practical understanding of how regulators operate. IR Legal provides strategic regulatory law and governance advice to organisations operating in highly regulated environments, helping clients manage risk, meet compliance obligations, and make confident, informed decisions.

Our experienced lawyers advise public, private, and not-for-profit organisations across all stages of the regulatory lifecycle from governance frameworks and compliance design to regulatory engagement, enforcement action, and litigation.

Our Regulatory & Governance Expertise

We assist clients with:

• Regulatory compliance and enforcement matters

• Statutory interpretation and complex legislative frameworks

• Governance structures, policies, and board advisory

• Regulatory investigations, inquiries, and audits

• Engagement with regulators and government agencies

• Risk management, compliance programs, and internal controls

• Public sector governance and administrative decision-making

• Ministerial, executive, and board-level advisory

• Regulatory reform and change management

Strategic, Practical Advice

Our approach is solutions-focused and commercially grounded. We work closely with boards, executives, and in-house legal teams to provide clear, pragmatic advice that supports sound governance and effective decision-making. Whether responding to regulatory scrutiny or proactively strengthening governance frameworks, we help clients manage legal risk while achieving their strategic objectives.

Trusted Experience Across Regulated Sectors

IR Legal’s regulatory and governance team brings extensive experience advising organisations in complex and high-risk regulatory environments, including health, infrastructure, transport, social services, financial services, and government. Our lawyers understand the realities of operating under regulatory pressure and provide advice that is both legally robust and operationally practical.

Why IR Legal

• Highly experienced regulatory and governance lawyers

• Deep understanding of Australian regulatory frameworks

• Proven experience advising boards and senior executives

• Practical, risk-focused and outcomes-driven advice

• Trusted advisers in complex and high-stakes matters

Whether you are managing regulatory change, responding to enforcement action, or strengthening governance arrangements, IR Legal delivers strategic legal solutions to help you operate with confidence.