Below are profiles of 10 leading commercial and full-service law firms in Australia. These firms are recognised for advising businesses, financial institutions, government bodies, multinational corporations, and private clients on a broad range of legal matters across Australia and internationally.
1. Allens
Company history
Founded in 1822, Allens is Australia’s oldest law firm and one of the country’s leading commercial legal practices. It has built a strong reputation for advising major Australian and international corporations on complex transactions, disputes and regulatory matters. Through its alliance with Linklaters, Allens offers clients access to an extensive global legal network.
Services
- Corporate and Mergers & Acquisitions
- Banking & Finance
- Competition & Consumer Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Employment & Workplace Relations
- Real Estate
- Projects & Infrastructure
- Tax
- Intellectual Property
- Technology, Media & Telecommunications
Address
Level 28, Deutsche Bank Place, 126 Phillip Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Telephone
+61 2 9230 4000
Homepage
Allens
2. Ashurst Australia
Company history
Ashurst traces its origins to 1822 in London and has maintained a significant presence in Australia since merging with Blake Dawson in 2013. Today, it is one of Australia’s largest international law firms, advising clients across key commercial sectors.
Services
- Corporate
- Banking & Finance
- Infrastructure
- Energy & Resources
- Litigation
- Employment
- Tax
- Real Estate
- Competition
- Digital Economy
Address
Level 11, 5 Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Telephone
+61 2 9258 6000
Homepage
Ashurst Australia
3. Clayton Utz
Company history
Established in 1833, Clayton Utz is one of Australia’s largest independent law firms. The firm is recognised for advising major corporations, government departments and public sector organisations on significant legal matters.
Services
- Corporate
- Banking & Finance
- Litigation
- Public Sector
- Construction
- Employment
- Real Estate
- Tax
- Intellectual Property
- Energy & Resources
Address
Level 15, 1 Bligh Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Telephone
+61 2 9353 4000
Homepage
Clayton Utz
4. Herbert Smith Freehills
Company history
Herbert Smith Freehills was formed in 2012 through the merger of Herbert Smith and Freehills. Freehills itself was founded in 1879 in Melbourne. The firm is recognised as one of Australia’s premier commercial law firms with a strong international presence.
Services
- Corporate
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Banking & Finance
- Dispute Resolution
- Competition
- Employment
- Energy
- Infrastructure
- Intellectual Property
- Tax
Address
ANZ Tower, 161 Castlereagh Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Telephone
+61 2 9225 5000
Homepage
Herbert Smith Freehills
5. King & Wood Mallesons
Company history
King & Wood Mallesons was created in 2012 through the combination of Australia’s Mallesons Stephen Jaques and China’s King & Wood. The firm’s Australian heritage dates back to 1827, making it one of the country’s oldest legal practices.
Services
- Corporate
- Banking & Finance
- Capital Markets
- Competition
- Litigation
- Real Estate
- Employment
- Tax
- Infrastructure
- Technology
Address
Level 61, Governor Phillip Tower, 1 Farrer Place, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Telephone
+61 2 9296 2000
Homepage
King & Wood Mallesons
6. Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Company history
Founded in 1841, Corrs Chambers Westgarth is Australia’s largest independent law firm. It advises many of Australia’s leading companies, financial institutions and government agencies on complex legal and commercial matters.
Services
- Corporate
- Commercial Litigation
- Banking
- Competition
- Employment
- Real Estate
- Technology
- Infrastructure
- Tax
- Intellectual Property
Address
Level 27, 264 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Telephone
+61 2 9210 6500
Homepage
Corrs Chambers Westgarth
7. MinterEllison
Company history
Established in 1827, MinterEllison is one of Australia’s oldest and largest full-service law firms. The firm has offices throughout Australia and Asia, providing legal advice to businesses, government organisations and multinational corporations.
Services
- Corporate
- Banking & Finance
- Litigation
- Construction
- Employment
- Infrastructure
- Intellectual Property
- Tax
- Technology
- Energy & Resources
Address
Level 40, Governor Macquarie Tower, 1 Farrer Place, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Telephone
+61 2 9921 8888
Homepage
MinterEllison
8. Gilbert + Tobin
Company history
Founded in 1988, Gilbert + Tobin has grown into one of Australia’s leading commercial law firms. It is particularly well known for its expertise in mergers and acquisitions, technology, competition law and banking.
Services
- Corporate
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Banking
- Competition
- Technology
- Intellectual Property
- Employment
- Litigation
- Real Estate
- Tax
Address
Level 35, Tower Two, International Towers Sydney, 200 Barangaroo Avenue, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Telephone
+61 2 9263 4000
Homepage
Gilbert + Tobin
9. Hall & Wilcox
Company history
Founded in 1917, Hall & Wilcox is a leading Australian independent law firm with offices across the country. The firm serves businesses ranging from emerging companies to major corporations and government agencies.
Services
- Commercial Law
- Corporate
- Employment
- Insurance
- Property
- Litigation
- Banking & Finance
- Construction
- Technology
- Tax
Address
Level 18, 347 Kent Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Telephone
+61 2 8267 3800
Homepage
Hall & Wilcox
10. Maddocks
Company history
Founded in 1885, Maddocks is a respected Australian commercial law firm with offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. The firm is recognised for advising businesses, government organisations and not-for-profit entities across a broad range of legal matters.
Services
- Corporate
- Commercial Litigation
- Employment
- Government Law
- Property
- Construction
- Banking & Finance
- Infrastructure
- Planning & Environment
- Technology
Address
Level 27, 123 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Telephone
+61 2 6120 4800
Homepage
Maddocks