Category: Beck Legal
VNI West Negotiated Agreements actively increasing prior to July 2026
As the VNI West transmission project advances through its revised timeline, landholders along the proposed transmission line corridor are entering a critical phase of negotiations. Option Deeds—agreements that outline easement locations, compensation frameworks, access arrangements, and long‑term project obligations—are rapidly becoming the central focus of discussions between landowners and Transmission Company Victoria (TCV). With TCV ...
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Legal Eagles on the Goldfields
The Beck Legal Community Fund is proud to support the Bendigo Historical Society’s latest exhibition, Legal Eagles on the Goldfields, now open at the History House Museum. Our sponsorship reflects a strong commitment to fostering culture, arts, and heritage across the region—pillars that sit at the core of our community purpose. By investing in projects ...
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Supporting Bendigo Winter Night Shelter: A Community Effort That Matters
In 2025, Beck Legal was proud to provide pro bono legal services to the Bendigo Winter Night Shelter (BWNS), an organisation dedicated to supporting people experiencing homelessness during the coldest months in our region. The Beck Legal Community Fund, alongside the incredible contributions of other businesses and donors, helped the staff and volunteers of BWNS ...
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Beck Legal Proudly Supports McKean McGregor Gala Ball
Beck Legal was honoured to return as a Platinum Sponsor for the 2025 McKean McGregor Gala Ball, marking our fourth consecutive year supporting this incredible event. Held at Red Energy Arena, the evening brought together 950 guests for a night of glamour, generosity, and community spirit.The Gala Ball raised an $252,820.02 for the Cancer Wellness ...
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Beck Legal Proudly Supports Young Writers at Swan Hill Regional Library
Beck Legal was delighted to sponsor the Year 11/12 category of the Swan Hill Regional Library Young Writers Award, an initiative that celebrates creativity and storytelling among emerging writers. This year’s theme, “The Day Social Media Disappeared,” challenged students to craft narratives of up to 800 words exploring life without the digital platforms we often ...
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Backing Community, On and Off the Field: Beck Legal Sponsors Bendigo Crushers
Beck Legal is proud to support the Bendigo Crushers Rugby League Club as a 2026 season sponsor, reinforcing our commitment to building strong, connected communities. Community sport plays a vital role in regional life, and our sponsorship (along with the collective sponsors) helps the Crushers cover essential costs like ground fees, registration, uniforms, and equipment ...
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Conveyancing empowered by lawyers, focused on you
Spring is traditionally the busiest time in the property market, with buyers and sellers alike eager to make their move. At Beck Legal, we’re here to ensure your property transaction is smooth, secure, and stress-free. We know that behind every sale or purchase is a personal story, a big decision, and a new chapter. Our ...
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Shaun Stephenson’s Win Highlights Beck Legal’s Commitment to Regional Talent Development
Beck Legal is proud to celebrate the success of Senior Associate Shaun Stephenson, winner of the Young and Professional category at the Bendigo Business Excellence Awards. This achievement not only recognises Shaun’s outstanding contributions to the legal profession but also reflects Beck Legal’s commitment to nurturing young talent and fostering professional growth in regional Victoria. ...
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Land access legislation passed
In a significant shift for Victoria’s energy infrastructure landscape new legislation granting powers to forcibly access private farmland for renewable energy transmission projects received royal assent and came into force last week. For landholders—especially those in the path of major developments like VNI West and the Western Renewables Link—this marks a turning point in how ...
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Proposed Changes to Restraint of Trade
Madeline WormeSolicitorCommercial and Succession Planning A restraint of trade clause is often used by employers to restrict an employee’s ability to engage in certain activities after their employment ceases. Common restraint clauses are often known as “non-compete” clauses, which prevent the employee working for a competing business within a specified period of time or radius ...
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