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Our services for the Disability sector

Lavan provides comprehensive legal services to meet complex requirements for NDIS providers and organisations operating in the disability sector. We provide practical insight into the regulatory landscape, policy drivers and likely developments

Advice to boards and executives on governance frameworks, incident and complaint management systems, restrictive practices, escalation pathways and policy settings to support safe delivery of supports and regulatory compliance.

Advice on compliance with the NDIS Act 2013 (Cth), NDIS Practice Standards, Rules and guidance, including governance, registration, audits, compliance notices and engagement with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.

Representation in disputes arising from regulatory action, participant complaints, contractual issues and claims relating to serious incidents, including mediation and litigation where required.

Support for registered providers responding to complaints and serious incidents from a regulatory perspective, a governance perspective and a claims perspective, including advice regarding investigations by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (NDISQSC).

Legal support for acquisitions, divestments, mergers and restructures involving disability providers, including due diligence, NDIS registration issues, assumption of liabilities, transition planning and post transaction winding up (if required).

Advice on privacy obligations, data handling and information governance in disability services, including incident response, data breaches and regulator expectations.

Advice to providers facing financial or operational distress, including service exits, continuity of care planning, regulatory engagement and restructuring strategies to protect participants and manage risk.

Drafting, reviewing and advising on NDIS service agreements, accommodation agreements and related participant documentation to ensure compliance, clarity and operational alignment.

Advice to Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) providers, developers and investors on regulatory compliance, structuring, documentation, funding arrangements and interface with supported independent living providers across the SDA lifecycle.

Advice on employment, industrial relations and workplace health and safety issues affecting disability service delivery, including workforce risk, compliance and regulatory exposure.

Our Disability sector experience

Client
Disability services organisation
Industry
Disability – NDIS

Lavan acted for an NDIS provider undertaking the acquisition of another provider’s NDIS‑funded operations, including Supported Independent Living, community access services, therapy supports and related accommodation arrangements. The transaction required detailed analysis of the target’s NDIS registrations, service agreements, residency leases, grant funding agreements and operational contracts. Our team conducted a comprehensive due diligence review, identifying regulatory, contractual and workforce risks and mapping the steps required to transition services and participants safely.

 

 

Client
SAD developer and operator
Industry
Disability – SDA

Lavan supported a Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) developer establishing a new SDA project, advising on eligibility requirements under the NDIS (SDA) Rules, participant categories, design standards, and compliance across the development lifecycle. We prepared the full suite of SDA tenancy and accommodation agreements, advised on funder and investor arrangements, resolved zoning and planning considerations, and ensured the project structure aligned with NDIS registration requirements. Lavan also provided guidance on operational policies, incident and complaints processes, participant transitions and risk allocation with SIL providers.

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Joe Abberton deserves high praise for his hard work, expertise and dedication. I’ve worked with many legal teams before, but Joe’s attention to detail and ability to handle legal issues is second to none. His professionalism and strategic thinking are invaluable assets that make Lavan an indispensable team.

The team at Lavan have the ability to provide practical solutions to complex regulatory problems.

After discussing an issue with Andreas about FWC, Bruno and Genevieve have put me at ease with their approach and strategy to close out the FWC resolution. I have found Bruno and Genevieve to be very professional, organised, structured, and took on board everything I have said. They approached this case with candor. They have understood the pressure on me and the impact on my industry standing and company position across industries, as well as the implication of this case being classed as a case study should it have progressed beyond the reconciliation meeting.

Lavan maintains a strong reputation in Western Australia, acting on large residential, retail and commercial land development projects for public bodies, investment groups and developers. The team possesses considerable expertise in syndicated acquisitions and disposals, as well as strata title developments, and has practices in the agriculture and hospitality sectors. The property team also provides expertise in leasing matters for a range of commercial clients.

Ben Fong of Lavan is reputed in the Western Australia market as an expert in property financing for lenders on commercial and residential development projects.

Framy and her team have been amazing. I feel they are doing everything possible to help me with my divorce and court case. I have the upmost confidence in them. Very thorough. Thank you.

We use the Lavan team for our legal services because of their responsive, comprehensive and common sense commercial advice…  The Lavan team is one of the first professional advisors we call if we are addressing strategic, tactical or day to day issues.  They are a key part of our team and we couldn’t recommend them more highly to others in the same capacity.

I regularly recommend Amber and the team to people across the sector.

Millie and Mihali have been easy to work with and considerate regarding personal issues and extremely professional and knowledgeable regarding the law.

The team at Lavan is pragmatic, outcome-focused and knowledgeable.

Lavan’s experienced team offers expertise in various insolvency-related matters in Western Australia. The firm acts for appointees, company directors, creditors and other market participants on restructurings. Its team is able to assist clients with insolvency disputes as well as non-contentious issues and particularly experienced in the handling of matters linked to the resources sector.

JLL has dealt with the team at Lavan for many years now across all major asset classes and across acquisition, disposal, leasing and general leasing advisory work. The attention to detail and collegiality exhibited by the team is second to none. I highly recommend Lavan based on my direct dealings, in conjunction with the incredibly positive feedback I often receive from colleagues on the same.

Lavan is a Perth-based firm with noted capabilities for advising landowners, developers and government on a range of environment and planning issues. The environment and planning team has particularly extensive experience advising on the implications, management, acquisition and disposal of contaminated land.

Bruno’s level of sophistication and client service were outstanding.

Amber and her team went above and beyond to make things happen. I was educated and empowered through my interaction with this team. Feedback was honest and constructive.

As always Amber Crosthwaite is a pleasure to work with! Thanks Amber and team.

Bruno Di Girolami can take into account business needs and assist in devising a solution that mitigates risk while ensuring we can still achieve our business objectives.

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Lavan is based in Perth, Western Australia, with an inherent market knowledge and trusted relationships within our community.

We value collaborative relationships and are approachable and available when you need us.

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