We are very proud of the recognition that all these awards and accolades represent.
April 2025: Congratulations to Leon Yang, Partner and Head of China practice, who has been name a finalist in the Partner of the Year Awards 2025.
Leon has been recognised in the New Partner of the Year (SME Law) – 3 years of less. Joining Cornwalls in September 2023 as a partner in the Property Team, Leon quickly carved a niche set of clients. He is a rarity in Melbourne’s legal sphere – not only being Chinese and fluent in Chinese language, he has fortified that already in his career, with top-tier legal expertise and real-world experience in various property development firms.
We are proud of you and look forward to supporting you at the gala awards event in Sydney on Thursday 12 June.
WINNERS
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
The Best Lawyers in Australia (2022 Edition)
- Paul McCann, Partner – Alternative Dispute Resolution and Litigation
- Michael Wilton, Partner – Corporate / Governance Practice, Mergers & Acquisitions Law
- Glenn Hughes, Partner – Equity Capital Markets Law, Mergers & Acquisitions Law
- Andrew Sutherland, Consultant – Litigation
- Emeritus Professor Mark Aronson, Consultant – Public Law
FINALISTS
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
CUB Awards 2024
- Sophie Inwood, Partner – Professional Services category
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
- Reem Haidar, Associate – Commercial
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
- Adrian Lee, Associate – Dispute Resolution & Litigation
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 Women in Law Awards 2021
- Angela Carrington, Legal Assistant – Legal Support Professional 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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