Papillon Lawyers Pty Ltd

Papillon Lawyers brings a dedicated focus to the legal needs of technology businesses, combining a deep understanding of innovation with practical business insight. Their team works closely with clients to address the unique challenges faced by companies developing new and novel technologies, ensuring that legal frameworks support and drive commercial success. Recognising that not every business requires full-time legal staff, Papillon Lawyers offers flexible fractional general counsel and inhouse counsel services. These arrangements provide ongoing support tailored to the client’s needs, ranging from a few hours per week to full-time engagement, helping to establish effective legal processes within the business. With extensive experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating technology contracts, Papillon Lawyers assists clients with a broad spectrum of agreements. Their expertise covers Master Services Agreements, Professional Services Agreements, as well as government eServices Agreements, and contracts specific to various Australian jurisdictions, ensuring clients’ contractual arrangements are clear, compliant, and strategically beneficial. The firm also supports technology businesses in managing relationships with suppliers and partners. They draft and negotiate reseller, subcontractor, partner, referral, and supplier agreements, helping clients navigate the complexities of the technology ecosystem seamlessly. In the rapidly evolving areas of AI, privacy, and data protection, Papillon Lawyers offers guidance grounded in a thorough understanding of Australian privacy laws and international regulations such as the European GDPR. Whether it is conducting privacy impact assessments, establishing robust policy frameworks, or managing cyber incident responses, their advice is designed to protect both the business and its customers. Compliance matters are another area of strength, with the firm advising on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing obligations, privacy and information security, modern slavery reporting, employment policies, work health and safety, anti-bribery, and corruption regulations. This comprehensive approach ensures clients have tailored systems and policies to meet their regulatory obligations effectively. When it comes to employment and contractor engagement, Papillon Lawyers has a wealth of experience working with technology companies to draft compliant employment contracts, subcontractor agreements, and arrangements for short-term, project-based roles. Their expert advice supports businesses in meeting their employment law responsibilities while maintaining workforce flexibility. Overall, Papillon Lawyers is committed to providing technology businesses with proactive, practical legal solutions that integrate seamlessly with their broader commercial objectives.