Wednesday 20 January 2010
Middletons and Sydney Writers' Festival announce partnership
Today, Middletons and the Sydney Writers' Festival (SWF) have jointly announced Middletons as the official law firm
of the annual literary festival held in Sydney. The 2010 SWF will be held from Monday 17 to Sunday 23 May featuring
the best of both Australian and international writers.
In announcing the partnership, Middletons' managing partner Nick Nichola emphasised the importance of the festival
in "promoting a healthy discourse of ideas which stimulates our vibrant city and contributes to a proud tradition of
Australian literary endeavour."
Mr Nichola also spoke about the importance written communication has for a full service commercial law firm. "At
Middletons we place a great deal of importance on 'straight talking' in all forms of communication, but particularly in
written advices for our clients. We are confident that it truly reflects who we are as a firm. No-one is interested in how
clever we are if we can't clearly articulate the commercial application of the law."
Mr Nichola went on to say, "lawyers need to successfully advise and advocate on behalf of their clients and most
often this must be expressed in writing. We strive for written excellence and truly embrace the concept of plain English
in providing practical, commercial advice."
Chip Rolley, the artistic director of this year's Sydney Writers' Festival, welcomed the partnership with Middletons.
"We are delighted to have Middletons on board as our exclusive provider of legal services," he said. "Over the years
the Sydney Writers' Festival has become a vital part of the intellectual, cultural and social life of Sydney, drawing an
average of 80,000 in attendance each year. Middletons shares our commitment to enriching Australian cultural life
and their support will help us continue to bring exciting international writers and present them alongside the finest
Australian writers."
Further information
Jeremy Hyman
Media and Communications Manager
T: +612 9513 2451
F: +612 9513 2399
M: +614 49 953 890
E: jeremy.hyman@middletons.com
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