We recently engaged Mayes Law to assist in updating our Constitution. Lesleigh worked closely with us to develop a revised version that aligned with our objectives and complied with relevant regulations. Her wealth of knowledge and guidance throughout the process ensured a smooth and painless experience for our organization. We are extremely satisfied with the updated constitution that Lesleigh helped us develop, tailored specifically to meet our current needs. Her expertise, professionalism, and commitment to delivering results make her an ideal choice for any organization seeking to update their governing documents.
Lesleigh assisted myself and my business partner to set up our charity, TREE House Australia Pty Ltd.
Lesleigh was a pleasure to deal with and explained the process thoroughly. We would have no hesitation in recommending Lesleigh to anyone embarking on setting up a not-for-profit organisation or a charity.
Thank you so much Lesleigh for your invaluable assistance.
Lesleigh has been a godsend in assisting us set up our charity TREE House Australia Ltd. She assisted us cut through the red tape with ease, thoroughly explained the process and made everything run extremely smoothly. We would highly recommend her to anyone seeking to set up a not for profit organisation or a charity
I and the Wiman Dryandra People Corporation Limited are extremely grateful for your professional support and guidance to achieve registration of our Corporation and have ACNC approval. The way that Lesleigh helped us express our ancient cultural needs into the legal format required to pass the test was exceptional.
Lesleigh Mayes is an experienced lawyer whom I have had the pleasure of engaging with for legal advice as a CEO and a director of a not-for profit charity.
I have found Lesleigh to be warm and personable while at the same time able to distil the sometimes complex legal issues that I have presented her with. Lesleigh assisted greatly in the development of a new constitution for our start-up charitable venture. Lesleigh was able to guide the board of directors through a number of business development and legal issues. The result is that we are now a successful charitable organisation operating internationally.
Dial Before You Dig Queensland (DBYDQ) has been fortunate to receive guidance from Lesleigh Mayes initially professionally with constitutional and company governance issues as our legal representative from March 2015 through to December 2017.
Subsequently Lesleigh was invited to join the Board of Directors in October 2018 as an Independent Director, a position that she held until March 2021. Her business acumen, contractual awareness, document review and governance understanding has been a valued resource to DBYDQ and the Board.
Lesleigh has deep knowledge of the Australian not-for profit sector and I was very lucky to be introduced to Lesleigh when I was looking for advice in setting up a DGR benefiting foreign and non-resident beneficiaries. Lesleigh efficiently and carefully assisted with selecting the appropriate vehicle and flawlessly prepared and submitted our application through to approval.
I highly recommend Lesleigh and am very happy to take calls from anyone who cares for a verbal reference.
Edmund Rice Ministries Oceania (ERMO) will be forever grateful for the immeasurable assistance you generously gave in assisting us to develop and structure the new Constitution for Edmund Rice Community Services. Your deep knowledge of legislation within the nor-for-profit charity sector not only saved us valuable time, but set the organisation on a steady path to fulfilling its goal of incorporation. Working with you in developing our new status was a great pleasure and your attention to detail was exceptional. Thank you.
The professional legal services from Lesleigh Mayes are delivered on or ahead of time, and have always responded fully to my requirements for probity, clarity and robustness in corporate governance. Lesleigh is customer-focused, taking the time to understand – and indeed to question where appropriate - the ‘why’ of her client’s needs, not simply the ‘what’. The result is high quality and forensic completed products which are accompanied with easily-comprehended explanatory annotations which inspire confidence and certainty, even where situations are complex and navigating a solution requires both legal skill as well as sensitivity.
Lesleigh’s contribution to our cause went beyond guiding us through the legal complexities; it included probing questions that peeled back to the unvarnished truth of the “why” of our actions not simply the “what”. It’s amazing how such a process will keep one focused on outcomes, particularly when the future of our case was full of challenges. She is far more than legal counsel. She is a clear thinking strategist who helped manage the inherent risks that are inevitable in any project. We were very fortunate to have her as our lawyer and mentor.
We found Lesleigh to be professional and thorough in her approach to legal matters. She was personable, helpful and reliable and we felt at ease discussing issues with her
Lesleigh is a consummate professional. Her thorough and approachable stye coupled with her in-depth knowledge of the not-for-profit sector has been highly valuable to our organisation during a time of change. The Board is very grateful for Lesleigh’s professional advice and support and would recommend her highly.
