We are very proud of the recognition that these awards and accolades represent.
December 2025: The Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards 2026 finalists have been announced and congratulations to:
💫 Jake Erman-Keogh for Mergers & Acquisitions
💫 Ellen Karakoussis for Tax
💫 Raymond Pantalleresco for Insolvency
💫 Xavier Murphy for Banking & Finance
The winners will be announced at a gala event in Sydney on Thursday 12 March 2026. From all of us at Cornwalls, good luck!
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.
She was also named a finalist in this category at the 2024 awards – congratulations Chloe!
WINNERS
Australia Law Awards 2025
- Jake Erman-Keogh, Senior Associate of the Year
Doyles Guide (2025 Edition)
- Glenn Hughes, Partner – Leading Business & Commercial Lawyer NSW
- Sarah Bullock, Partner – Recommended Business & Commercial Lawyer NSW
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
Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards 2026
- Jake Erman-Keogh, Senior Associate – Mergers & Acquisitions
- Ellen Karakoussis, Senior Associate – Taxation
- Raymond Pantalleresco, Senior Associate – Insolvency
- Xavier Murphy, Associate – Banking & Finance
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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