Surfing WA is proud to announce the expansion of its long-standing partnership with leading law firm Lavan. The collaboration builds on more than a decade of shared history and comes ahead of one of WA’s most iconic surf events, the Lavan Whalebone Longboard Classic, returning to Cottesloe from July 11–13.
In addition to continuing as naming rights sponsor of the Whalebone Classic, now entering its 26th year, Lavan will also support an upcoming “Business of Surfing” event later this year. Designed to unite industry leaders, emerging surf entrepreneurs, and changemakers, the event will spotlight the people and ideas driving WA’s surfing industry.
This new initiative will bring together key players across the surf economy including brand founders, tourism and hospitality operators, environmental organisations, boardrider clubs, surf school operators, and athletes, in a powerful networking event filled with insights, connection, and opportunity.
Lavan’s Managing Partner, Dean Hely, said he was proud to support Surfing WA’s efforts in growing the sport, and giving back to the surfing community.
“The Lavan Whalebone Longboard Classic has been enjoyed by generations of surfers and is part of WA’s rich surfing history,” said Mr Hely. “Lavan recognises the importance of sporting and cultural organisations in building strong communities and acknowledges the unique opportunities this event provides for talented Western Australians to achieve and showcase their best. As The Western Australian Law Firm, we are proud to support Surfing WA.”
The partnership signals a shared commitment to strengthening WA’s surf culture and creating opportunities for both grassroots and high-performance development.
“Lavan has been a valued and passionate partner of Surfing WA for many years,” said Mark Lane, CEO of Surfing WA. “Their continued investment in the Whalebone Classic, and now the broader Business of Surfing initiative, speaks volumes about their belief in the future of our sport and community.”
The Lavan Whalebone Longboard Classic will run from July 11–13 at Isolators Reef in Cottesloe, featuring some of Australia’s top longboard talent and a full schedule of community-focused festivities.
For more information visit surfingwa.com.au
ABOUT LAVAN
Lavan is a leading, full-service law firm based in Perth, Western Australia. With a proud history spanning more than 127 years, Lavan provides strategic legal advice across a wide range of sectors including building & real estate, mining & resources, government, corporate, banking & finance, aged care & seniors living, and family & private clients. Known for its commitment to community and innovation, Lavan combines deep local knowledge with a forward-thinking approach to support its clients and the broader WA business landscape.
For more information about Lavan, please visit lavan.com.au
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