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Expert Legislative Drafting Services in Maitland
With over 25 years of experience in both private and government legal practice, I specialise in drafting Australian State and Commonwealth legislation. My career began at the NSW Parliamentary Counsel's Office, and I currently serve as a contract in-house drafter for the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. My expertise spans complex legislative schemes, including carbon credits and greenhouse gas emissions frameworks, alongside amending and principal instruments in health, education, and transport sectors. I have supervised junior drafters, collaborated with policy teams, and contributed to eConveyancing reforms through clear public communications.My legal writing and editing experience includes updates for LexisNexis and Thomson Reuters, alongside feature articles and expert profiles. I combine pragmatic legal problem-solving with strong organisational skills, working effectively across diverse teams from policy officers to IT specialists. My published work in outlets like The Sydney Morning Herald reflects my ability to communicate complex legal concepts accessibly. I utilise modern tools like Microsoft Office, Canva, and remote collaboration platforms to deliver efficient, high-quality drafting services.
Services
Legislative Drafting
Policy Implementation
Legal Communications
Carbon Credit Schemes
Health Legislation
Education Law
Transport Regulation
Legal Editing
eConveyancing Reforms
Litigation Support
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in Australian legislative drafting.
- Our team specialises in complex Commonwealth and State legislative schemes.
- We combine government experience with private sector legal expertise.
- Our drafter has supervised junior staff and mentored legal professionals.
- We utilise modern tools for efficient, transparent client collaboration.
Services
Legislative Drafting
Specialised drafting of State and Commonwealth legislation, including amending instruments and Bills. Expertise in health, education, transport, and carbon credit frameworks. Collaborates with policy teams to ensure legislative accuracy and compliance. Delivers clear, enforceable legal documents for government and private clients.
Policy Implementation
Supports government departments in translating policy into actionable legislation. Focuses on carbon credits and emissions schemes, ensuring alignment with regulatory goals. Provides strategic drafting to implement review recommendations effectively. Combines legal precision with practical policy outcomes.
Legal Communications
Develops accessible communications for eConveyancing reforms, targeting both public and professional audiences. Offers guidance on internal and external stakeholder engagement strategies. Simplifies complex legal processes through clear, targeted messaging to enhance understanding and compliance.
Legal Editing
Maintains and updates legal databases for LexisNexis and Thomson Reuters. Edits commentary and drafts feature articles with legal experts. Ensures accuracy and currency in published legal materials, supporting practitioners and researchers with reliable, up-to-date resources.
Litigation Support
Provides litigation support for corporate clients, including court appearances in Local, Supreme, and District Courts. Offers strategic legal advice on insurance and commercial disputes. Combines advocacy skills with detailed knowledge of procedural frameworks to achieve favourable outcomes.
People
Libby Hakim
Consultant Legislative Drafter
With over 25 years in Australian legal practice, Libby specialises in drafting State and Commonwealth legislation. She has held senior roles in government, contributed to legal publications, and advised on policy implementation. Her expertise spans carbon credits, health, and transport law.
Questions
What areas of legislation do you specialise in?
I specialise in Commonwealth and NSW legislation, including carbon credits, greenhouse gas emissions, health, education, transport, and eConveyancing reforms.
How do you handle complex legislative schemes?
I combine 25+ years of experience with collaboration across policy teams to ensure accurate, enforceable drafting for complex frameworks like carbon credit schemes.
Can you assist with policy implementation?
Yes, I work with government departments to translate policy into legislation, focusing on practical compliance and regulatory alignment.
Do you offer legal editing services?
Yes, I update legislation and edit legal commentary for LexisNexis and Thomson Reuters, ensuring clarity and accuracy in published materials.
Reviews (4)
Jonathan R.
Nov 26, 2020
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I recently engaged Libby to write the copy for a new page for our website. Very professional and would consider her again for future copywriting.
Sherin Fishwick
Jan 21, 2020
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At Dignity we are so unique and innovative in what we do. We are unlike any other charity in the social services sector and for the past 4 years since opening our first home for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness we struggled with how to portray what we do through our website and branding. We needed to find someone who first of all gets what were about and then secondly can put that into words. From the very first Skype meeting we had with Libby we all felt comfortable, relieved and excited, she got it and not only did she get it, she translated it into words! At times it is very
Joe Calabrese
Dec 24, 2017
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We engaged Libby to do a re write of our website content and we got much more in return! We are so happy with the work you produced for us and the invaluable ideas you gave us to improve our on line presence. Thank you Libby for caring about our small business. We hope to use your services more often .
The Jacobson Flare Pty Ltd
Dec 23, 2017
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Following an independent appraisal of our website, my business advisor connected me with Libby Hakim who describes herself, simply, as a copywriter based in Sydney.
Libby is much more than she claims, so modestly. A brief initial telephone discussion was enough to convince me that this lady had invested much time and thought into her business that she really knew her subject and was genuinely interested in getting to know mine, which is somewhat technical. Our joint aim was to review and optimise the Jacobson Flare website to encourage more visitors, to make the website more appealing
Libby is much more than she claims, so modestly. A brief initial telephone discussion was enough to convince me that this lady had invested much time and thought into her business that she really knew her subject and was genuinely interested in getting to know mine, which is somewhat technical. Our joint aim was to review and optimise the Jacobson Flare website to encourage more visitors, to make the website more appealing
