We are very proud of the recognition that all these awards and accolades represent.
September 2025: Chloe Clarkson has been announced as a finalist for the Banking & Finance Lawyer of the Year at the Women in Finance Awards 2025.
Chloe was named in this category in the 2024 awards and we are all excited for the gala awards event in Sydney on Friday 14 November.
Congratulations Chloe!

August 2025: Congratulations to Jake Erman-Keogh who was named Senior Associate of the Year at the 2025 Australian Law Awards.
Jake is a member of our Corporate & Commercial team in Melbourne, and has played a key role working on a number of significant M&A matters over the past year.
We are proud of you and all you do for the firm.

WINNERS
Australia Law Awards 2025
- Jake Erman-Keogh, Senior Associate of the Year
Best Law Firms in Australia (2026 Edition)
- Cornwalls recognised across several tiers and practice areas
The Best Lawyers in Australia (2026 Edition)
- Michael Wilton, Partner – Corporate/Governance Practice, Mergers & Acquisitions Law
- Paul McCann, Partner – Alternative Dispute Resolution, Litigation Law
- Emeritus Professor Mark Aronson, Consultant – Government Practice, Public Law
- Glenn Hughes, Partner – Commercial Law, Mergers & Acquisitions Law
- Andrew Sutherland, Consultant – Litigation Law
The Best Lawyers in Australia (2025 Edition)
- Paul McCann, Partner – Alternative Dispute Resolution, Litigation
- Emeritus Professor Mark Aronson, Consultant – Public Law
- Glenn Hughes, Partner – Commercial Law, Mergers & Acquisitions Law
- Michael Wilton, Partner – Corporate/Governance Practice, Mergers & Acquisitions Law
Australasian Lawyer
- Law Firms of the Year in Australia and New Zealand 2024
Australasian Lawyer
- Sophie Inwood, Partner, Elite Women 2024
Australasian Lawyer
- Sam Hagan, Senior Associate, Rising Stars 2024
Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards 2023
- Sarah Bullock, Partner – New Partner of the Year – 3 years or less
The Best Lawyers in Australia (2023 Edition)
- Paul McCann, Partner – Alternative Dispute Resolution and Litigation
- Emeritus Professor Mark Aronson, Consultant – Public Law + 2023 Lawyer of the Year
- Glenn Hughes, Partner – Equity Capital Markets Law, Mergers & Acquisitions Law
- Andrew Sutherland, Consultant – Litigation
Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards 2021
- Glenn Hughes, Partner – Mentor of the Year
FINALISTS
Women in Finance Awards 2025
- Chloe Clarkson, Associate – Banking & Finance Lawyer of the Year
Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards 2025
- Leon Yang, Partner – New Partner of the Year (SME Law) – 3 years or less
Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards 2025
- Raymond Pantalleresco, Associate – Insolvency
- Jake Erman-Keogh, Senior Associate – Commercial and Mergers & Acquisitions
- Ellen Karakoussis, Associate – Taxation
Women in Finance Awards 2024
- Chloe Clarkson, Associate – Banking & Finance Lawyer of the Year
Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards 2024
- Chloe Clarkson, Associate – Banking & Finance
- Elleni Criticos, Associate – Insolvency
- Raymond Pantalleresco, Associate – Insolvency
- Breannan Bowman, Associate – Media & Telecommunications
- Melanie Shaw, Associate – Media & Telecommunications
- Jake Erman-Keogh, Senior Associate – Mergers & Acquisitions
- Ellen Karakoussis, Associate – Taxation
Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards 2023
- Jake Erman-Keogh, Senior Associate – Senior Associate of the Year
- Ann Prineas, Administration Assistant – Legal Support Professional of the Year
- Banking & Finance Team of the Year
- Commercial Team of the Year
- Wellness Initiative of the Year
Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards 2023
- Glenn Hughes, Partner – Commercial Partner of the Year and Corporate Partner of the Year
Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards 2023
- Elleni Criticos, Associate – Insolvency
- Melanie Shaw, Associate – Media & Telecommunications
- Raymond Pantalleresco, Associate – Insolvency
Australasian Law Awards 2022
- Levent Shevki, CEO Melbourne – Law Firm Leader of the Year (101-500 employees)
Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards 2022
- Alexandra Lovell, Law Graduate – Law Student of the Year
Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards 2022
- Mayank Gupta, Partner – Company Secretary of the Year
- Wellness Initiative of the Year
- Transaction Team of the Year
- Banking & Finance Team of the Year
- Commercial Team of the Year
- Dispute Resolution Team of the Year
Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards 2022
- Glenn Hughes, Partner – Corporate Partner of the Year
Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards 2022
- Emily Sahhar, Senior Associate – Mergers & Acquisitions
- Melanie Shaw, Associate – Media & Telecommunications
- Ellen Karakoussis, Associate – Taxation
Australasian Law Awards 2021
- Levent Shevki, CEO Melbourne – Law Firm Leader of the Year (>200 employees)
Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards 2021
- Paul McCann, Partner – Partner of the Year
- Glenn Hughes, Partner – Mentor of the Year
- Kylie May, Administration – Legal Support Professional of the Year
- Elleni Criticos, Associate – Law Student of the Year
- Banking & Finance Team of the Year
- Commercial Team of the Year
- Dispute Resolution Team of the Year
- Transaction Team of the Year
Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards 2021
- Paul McCann, Partner – Dispute Resolution Partner of the Year
- Glenn Hughes, Partner – Commercial Partner of the Year and Corporate Partner of the Year
- Brent Turnbull, Partner – Construction & Infrastructure Partner of the Year
Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards 2021
- Jake Erman-Keogh, Senior Associate, Melbourne – Mergers & Acquisitions
- Melanie Shaw, Associate, Melbourne – Media & Telecommunications
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