Hall & Willcox, a national Australian law firm, has established a partnership with the indigenous business agency Morrgul, to provide pro bono legal support.

Morrgul, located in Broome WA, is a registered charity. It supports Aboriginal people in starting and expanding businesses, securing tenders, and maintaining success. Morrgul reports that over 90% of the businesses it has helped create are still operating profitably three years after their establishment. 

Morrgul clients are spread right across regional WA.

One of Morrgul’s ongoing challenges is that limited government funding often makes it very difficult to help clients with sound legal advice.

Enter Hall & Wilcox. This leading law firm of more than 1,100 people, has a depth and breadth of experience across a number of practices and industry sectors. The firm has a strong commitment to using its professional skills and resources to assist those who otherwise could not access legal services.

“We are excited to establish this relationship with Morrgul,” said Partner Nathan Kennedy. “Assisting Aboriginal businesses is a positive initiative as a matter of self-determination and working towards reconciliation’’, he added.

Morrgul CEO Patrick Le Lievre said, “This is such a positive outcome for Morrgul and its clients. The support of Hall & Wilcox will ensure they can avail themselves of professional and experienced legal counsel to help their businesses succeed. We look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship”.