Legal Services

I am a lawyer based in Melbourne, Australia.

I serve clients through my law practice, Geraldine Grace.

Explore how I can assist you with clear values-aligned legal advice and guidance tailored to your organisation's needs.

Geraldine Grace Johns-Putra lawyer Melbourne Australia impact modern slavery purpose

I advise:

Responsible businesses

I assist businesses wishing to act responsibly. My advice helps them integrate impact, purpose and accountability into their structure, activities and decisions, so they can stay true to their mission.

Start-ups

I work with founders who want to build ventures that do good and do well. I help bring clarity to the early legal steps so that the enterprise grows on sound, ethical and sustainable foundations.

Not-for-profits & charities

I assist not-for-profits and charities to translate their objects and purpose into sound governance and sustainable operations. I help their boards and leaders create legal and ethical frameworks and obtain aligned funding to deliver their mission.

Services

Governance

I advise boards, founders, and organisations on good governance, helping them build frameworks for accountability and purpose. This includes constitutional documents, charters and policies.

Investing & fundraising

I can negotiate, prepare and review arrangements with investors, lenders, donors, grantors and partners to ensure your start-up or not-for-profit can secure aligned funding.

Modern slavery

I specialise in modern slavery compliance including preparing modern slavery statements, giving training, conducting supplier due diligence and reviewing contractual clauses.

ESG compliance

I can assist with your certification and registration (B-Corp, charity etc.) and responsible / ESG audit, compliance and reporting obligations.

Commercial contracts

I can prepare and review your commercial contracts including customer and supplier contracts.

Transparent pricing

Pricing based on value delivered. Agreed up-front fees, no surprise bills.

My Approach

Client-centred solutions

I take time to understand your activities and operations to ensure an appropriate solution tailored to you.

Mission alignment

Consideration of your broader objects, mission and purpose to deliver aligned outcomes.

Clear, plain advice

No legal jargon. Concise, understandable and actionable advice.

Accessibility and punctuality

I will respond promptly, set clear deadlines and meet them.

Client testimonials

"I knew what we needed was a top flight lawyer to get us started. You have given us a disciplined, thoughtful, strong start."

"I cannot speak highly enough of Geraldine. Her personal commitment to social purpose is evident in her dedicated understanding of the application of the law to the specific challenges in the impact eco-system."

"Geraldine's guidance and negotiation skills have been greatly appreciated."

Divisional CRO, major Australian bank

Acting CEO, national not-for-profit, impact sector

CEO, national for-purpose organisation, energy sector

Regulated by the Victorian Legal Services Board + Commissioner

Liability limited by a scheme approved by Professional Standards Legislation

Law | Purpose | Impact