The Victorian Legal Services Board has appointed Julie Barkla, a partner at Wisewould Mahony, as manager of Reign Legal. 

As manager, Ms Barkla, has taken over the operations of the law practice and is supporting clients and other affected stakeholders. 

The Board has also immediately suspended the practicing certificate of Reign Legal's Principal and Director Melissa Buchanan. While the suspension is in effect, Ms Buchanan is prohibited from practising as a lawyer or advertising, representing or implying that she is able to do so.

The appointment of a manager is one of the regulatory powers available to the Board to protect clients' funds and legal matters. A manager can take over the management of a law practice and take steps to ensure the practice meets its obligations to clients and other stakeholders. 

For more information visit External Interventions.

If you are a Reign Legal client or have otherwise been affected, please contact:

Ms Julie Barkla 
E: Julie.barkla@wisemah.com.au 
M: 0412 003 221