We are very proud of the recognition that these awards and accolades represent.
April 2026: The Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards 2026 finalists have been announced. Eddie Leong and Leon Yang have both been named in the New Partner of the Year SME Law (3 years or less) category.
Winners will be announced at the gala awards event in Sydney on Thursday 4 June 2026.
Congratulations Eddie and Leon!
March 2026: At the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards 2026, two of Cornwalls’ four finalists were announced as winners in their nominated categories.
💫 Jake Erman-Keogh for Mergers & Acquisitions – WINNER
💫 Ellen Karakoussis for Tax – WINNER
💫 Raymond Pantalleresco for Insolvency – Finalist
💫 Xavier Murphy for Banking & Finance – Finalist
Congratulations to Jake, Ellen, Raymond and Xavier on this outstanding recognition!
WINNERS
Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards 2026
- Jake Erman-Keogh, Senior Associate – Mergers & Acquisitions
- Ellen Karakoussis, Senior Associate – Taxation
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
Doyles Guide (2025 Edition)
- Glenn Hughes, Partner – Leading Business & Commercial Lawyer NSW
- Sarah Bullock, Partner – Recommended Business & Commercial Lawyer NSW
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 Partner of the Year Awards 2026
- Eddie Leong, Partner – New Partner of the Year (SME Law) – 3 years or less
- Leon Yang, Partner – New Partner of the Year (SME Law) – 3 years or less
Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards 2026
- 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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