Serving clients across the Commonwealth since 2003

Authoritative Constitutional Law Advisory

Navigating complex legal frameworks for governments, corporations, and non-profits.

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Who We Are

Founded in Sydney, Commonwealth Constitution Advisors specialises exclusively in constitutional and public law. Our mission is to deliver precise, research-driven advice that withstands judicial scrutiny and supports democratic governance.

We combine academic rigour with practical experience, assisting clients in legislative drafting, High Court litigation strategy, and compliance with federal and state frameworks. Our senior counsel routinely lecture at Australian universities and contribute to leading law journals, ensuring our advice stays at the forefront of legal scholarship.

Years of specialised practice

98%

Client retention rate

150+

Submissions drafted

Historic law library with Australian legal texts

Practice Areas

Constitutional Advice & Opinions

Interpretative opinions on Commonwealth and state constitutions, focusing on separation of powers, federal-state relations, and human rights implications.

Legislative & Regulatory Drafting

End-to-end drafting support for bills, regulations, and policy documents, ensuring coherence with existing constitutional jurisprudence.

High-Impact Legal Research

AI-assisted jurisprudence mapping and comparative Commonwealth analysis delivering concise, evidence-based briefs.

Compliance & Risk Audits

Comprehensive audits of corporate and governmental procedures against constitutional and administrative law standards.

Training Workshops

Custom workshops for legal teams and public officials on constitutional updates, legislative drafting, and judicial trends.

Our Methodology

Issue Scoping

Define constitutional questions and jurisdictional boundaries with stakeholders during an initial discovery session.
AI-Driven Precedent Mining

Leverage natural language processing tools and proprietary databases to surface relevant case law across Commonwealth nations.
Scholarly Validation

Cross-check automated findings with peer-reviewed journals and leading academic commentaries.
Draft & Review

Prepare opinion or draft instrument, undergoing two-tier peer review by senior counsel and external academic advisors.
Sustainability Check

Digital-only document workflows, 100% recycled-paper printing when hard copies are mandated, and carbon-neutral cloud hosting.

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Recent Case Studies

Courtroom scene related to funding decision

Landmark Federal Funding Decision

Advised state government on vertical fiscal imbalance, leading to High Court ruling favouring equitable distributions.

Secured AUD 1.2 billion in additional grants
Precedent cited in 9 subsequent cases

Legal consultation during public health emergency

Public Health Emergency Powers Review

Assisted national NGO in challenging emergency orders; resulted in refined legislative safeguards.

Reduced compliance burden by 35%
Influenced 2022 Public Health Amendment Act

Meet Our Experts

Dr. Eleanor Whitford

Founding Partner & Lead Counsel

Former clerk to the High Court, PhD in Constitutional Law (ANU), cited in 45 judgments.

Samuel O’Connor

Senior Research Fellow

Specialises in comparative Commonwealth jurisprudence and AI-assisted legal analytics.

Grace Lim

Regulatory Compliance Director

Over 12 years advising ASX-listed companies on constitutional compliance and risk mitigation.

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Resources

2024 Constitutional Trends Whitepaper

Analysis of emerging High Court doctrines and their practical impacts.

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Legislative Drafting Checklist

Step-by-step guide to ensure constitutional compliance during drafting.

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Sydney Office

275 King Street, Suite 15
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

Phone: +61 2 9876 5432

Email: info@

Business Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00-18:00 AEST

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