Ben May

Australian Government Solicitor

As the Australian Government's central legal service, AGS is a centre of excellence and expertise in areas of law of importance to the Commonwealth and in managing complex, systemic and precedential issues for the Commonwealth. We work with client agencies to deliver outcomes and minimise legal risk by providing high-quality advice and representation and timely, reliable service. We have the expertise, the corporate memory and the resources to do this in a way no other legal practice can. AGS is often involved in the largest and most sensitive matters affecting the Australian Government. Our long experience in working with government agencies means we understand the Government's legislative and regulatory frameworks, policy objectives and key programs. We work with agencies to develop innovative solutions to legal issues and to implement commercially and legally robust approaches to some of the largest projects in which the Australian Government is involved. With offices in every capital city and over 400 lawyers who cover some 40 different areas of law related to government, AGS is one of Australia's largest national legal services providers. AGS brings together lawyers from across the organisation to work on complex matters that require expertise in several areas of law.