Awards & Accolades

We are very proud of the recognition that all these awards and accolades represent.

October 2024: We are proud to be named in Australasian Lawyer’s 2024 Law Firms of the Year in Australia and New Zealand.

Thanks to our clients who trust us not only to achieve their goals but to explore new opportunities as they emerge.

None of this would be possible without our remarkable team. Their dedication to innovation and excellence enables us to provide unique, dynamic solutions tailored to each client.

We also congratulate our esteemed friends and colleagues from other firms included in the 2024 list.

September 2024: A huge congratulations to Chloe Clarkson, Associate, who has been announced as a finalist in the Women in Finance Awards 2024 for Banking & Finance Lawyer of the Year.

We are so proud of you and we will all be behind you when winners are announced at the gala event in Sydney on Friday 15 November.

The national awards program recognises and acknowledges the leading women influencing the Australian finance industry.

September 2024: We are proud to announce that Sophie Inwood, Partner, has been named a finalist in the inaugural CUB Awards 2024, in the Professional Services category.

CUB Club of United Business is a members club connecting Australia’s top Entrepreneurs and Business Owners.

Winners will be announced at a gala event in Sydney in November. Good luck, Sophie. We’re already proud of you!

March 2024: We are pleased to announce that we had 7 finalists in the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards!

Congratulations to our finalists on such a great achievement.

Chloe Clarkson, Elleni Criticos, Raymond Pantalleresco, Breannan Bowman, Melanie Shaw, Jake Erman-Keogh & Ellen Karakoussis.

Australasian Lawyer

  • Law Firms of the Year in Australia and New Zealand 2024

Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards 2023

  • Sarah Bullock, Partner, Sydney – New Partner of the Year – 3 years or less

The Best Lawyers in Australia (2023 Edition)

Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards 2021

The Best Lawyers in Australia (2022 Edition)

FINALISTS

Women in Finance Awards 2024

  • Chloe Clarkson, Associate, Brisbane – Banking & Finance Lawyer of the Year

CUB Awards 2024

  • Sophie Inwood, Partner, Melbourne – Professional Services category

Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards 2024

Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards 2023

  • Jake Erman-Keogh, Senior Associate, Melbourne – Senior Associate of the Year
  • Ann Prineas, Administration Assistant, Brisbane – 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, Sydney – Commercial Partner of the Year and Corporate Partner of the Year

Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards 2023

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, Brisbane – Law Student of the Year

Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards 2022

Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards 2022

  • Glenn Hughes, Partner, Sydney – Corporate Partner of the Year

Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards 2022

  • Emily Sahhar, Senior Associate, Melbourne – Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Melanie Shaw, Associate, Melbourne – Media & Telecommunications
  • Ellen Karakoussis, Associate, Melbourne – Taxation
  • Adrian Lee, Associate, Melbourne – 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

Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards 2021

  • Paul McCann, Partner, Sydney – Dispute Resolution Partner of the Year
  • Glenn Hughes, Partner, Sydney – Commercial Partner of the Year and Corporate Partner of the Year
  • Brent Turnbull, Partner, Brisbane – Construction & Infrastructure Partner of the Year

Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards 2021

  • Angela Carrington, Legal Assistant, Melbourne – 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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