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Quarterly Report: April-June 2025

I know you’ve all been anxiously waiting by your inboxes for CIE’s latest quarterly update, and we can’t blame you. Who doesn’t love another email?
7 July 2025

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Powering the automotive narrative with Dave Noonan

Powering the automotive narrative with Dave Noonan

For the second episode of this season, our co-hosts Raph and Kaye sat down with Dave Noonan, Social Media and Retail Communications Manager at Ford Australia. In this episode, Dave shares how the brand is evolving its approach to storytelling in a fast moving media landscape by focusing on content that brings to life the people behind the brand.
15 August 2025
Roll models: Inside "Who Gives A Crap" with Kate Sherburn

Roll models: Inside Who Gives A Crap with Kate Sherburn

Welcome back to season 2 of Legally Consumed. In the first episode of this season, our hosts were joined by Kate Sherburn, Legal Beagle (Head of Legal) at social enterprise Who Gives A Crap. Known for its playful branding and bold mission, the company has carved out a distinctive place in the consumer goods industry.
21 July 2025

Quarterly Report: April-June 2025

I know you’ve all been anxiously waiting by your inboxes for CIE’s latest quarterly update, and we can’t blame you. Who doesn’t love another email?
7 July 2025
Tiffany Lucas

Tiffany Lucas promoted to Partner

Dynamic commercial law firm CIE Legal strengthens corporate capabilities, promoting Tiffany Lucas to Partner.
1 July 2025
Voluntary ACCC merger notification begins

Infographic summary: ACCC merger reform changes starting 1 July 2025

Check out our short infographic for a summary of the changes.
30 June 2025
ACCC merger reform changes starting 1 July 2025

Are you ready? ACCC merger reform changes starting 1 July 2025

Starting 1 July 2025, Australia will begin transitioning to a new merger control regime, marking a significant change in how mergers and acquisitions are regulated.
30 June 2025
Powering the automotive narrative with Dave Noonan | Season 2 – Episode 2

Powering the automotive narrative with Dave Noonan | Season 2 – Episode 2

In this episode, our hosts got into gear with Dave Noonan, Retail Communications and Social Media Manager at Ford Australia. Dave shares his journey from growing up in Ireland and failing his first driving test to steering brand storytelling for one of Australia’s most recognisable automotive companies.
Roll models: Inside "Who Gives A Crap" with Kate Sherburn | Season 2 – Episode 1

Roll models: Inside Who Gives A Crap with Kate Sherburn | Season 2 – Episode 1

Welcome back to season 2 of Legally Consumed. For our first episode of this season, our hosts sat down with Kate Sherburn, Legal Beagle (Head of Legal) at Who Gives A Crap.
Episode 7: 'The Golden Hour with Allan Briggs and Robert Hadler

Episode 7: ‘The Golden Hour’ with Allan Briggs and Robert Hadler

In the latest episode of Legally Consumed, we had the pleasure of hosting Robert Hadler and Allan Briggs to discuss the importance of cybersecurity with a focus on sensitive customer data. Allan, also known as ‘The Crisis Guy’, is the founder and CEO of Crisis Shield, a crisis management firm. Robert has over 40 years’ experience as a senior advisor at board and executive levels, and is a trusted authority in crisis management.
Episode 06: “It’s like Netflix but for your car”: Switching Lanes with Desmond Hang

Episode 6: ‘It’s like Netflix but for your car’ – Switching Lanes with Desmond Hang

For our sixth episode, our Legally Consumed co-hosts switched lanes and explored the vehicle subscription model offered by Carbar, an automotive technology start-up disrupting the traditional Australian vehicle usage model. Joining us for this episode is Desmond Hang, CEO and Co-Founder of Carbar, who shares how his passion for technology and cars is steering the automotive industry in a new direction.
Episode 5: ‘From Pasture to Pour: Unleashing the Milky Marvels of Australia’ with Jared Pereira

Episode 5: ‘From Pasture to Pour: Unleashing the Milky Marvels of Australia’ with Jared Pereira

In this episode of Legally Consumed, our CIE Legal co-hosts were joined by special guest Jared Pereira. They looked into how Fonterra are tackling climate change with creative solutions, the legalities surrounding the dairy industry and the impacts of the emerging market of plant-based milks on the dairy industry.
Episode 4: ‘The road ahead for driverless cars’ with Professor Michael Milford

Episode 4: ‘The road ahead for driverless cars’ with Professor Michael Milford

In this episode of Legally Consumed, CIE Legal host, Raph Goldenberg, is joined by special guest Professor Michael Milford. They delve into various topics such as the promising business benefits of AVs, the societal benefits in accident reductions and the legal and ethical issues surrounding AVs.

Client Stories

Tremendous trust + local expertise delivers strategic acquisition for Arrow Bronze

Tremendous trust + local expertise delivers strategic acquisition for Arrow Bronze

Arrow Bronze is Australia’s leader in the production and supply of Memorial and Architectural plaques and associated products. When it decided to expand by purchasing Australian business Cameo Memorials, CEO Hymie Jechilevsky turned to CIE Legal for advice.
CIE Legal's Mo-tivation: Hairy Fundraising and Contract Magic for Movember

CIE Legal’s Mo-tivation: Hairy Fundraising and Contract Magic for Movember

So many individuals and organisations are raising funds for men’s health this November and CIE Legal is no exception. Yes, the global phenomenon that is Movember is here again and it’s bigger than ever.
Pragmatism and mutual respect gets landmark deal done for Optimus

Pragmatism and mutual respect gets landmark deal done for Optimus

CIE Legal represented Optimus Group on its recent acquisition of Autopact in what is a landmark deal for the automotive sector.
New style of advice makes life easier for Ford Australia

New style of advice makes life easier for Ford Australia

We caught up with Rebecca Browne, Senior Legal Counsel at Ford Australia, to understand her impressions of CIE Legal’s style of advice.
Swift and decisive action recovers funds for online retailer

Swift and decisive action recovers funds for online retailer

When our client needed assistance in recovering funds from a supplier, they turned to Mark Waters and the team at CIE Legal for help.
Working as an extension of Ford Australia’s in-house team gets the job done

Working as an extension of Ford Australia’s in-house team gets the job done

When Ford decided to bring the F-150 pickup truck back to Australia, they turned to RMA Automotive to adapt the vehicles for Australian requirements.

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