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We are a leading Australian law firm, delivering outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia.
Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive. Our success depends upon the success of our clients, our people, and the communities in which we live.
We’re renowned for our Smarter Law approach. Smarter Law means we look beyond the status quo to think differently and find solutions. Smarter Law includes enabling technology, challenging business models, innovative pricing and creative resourcing.
We have offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle, Perth, Canberra, Brisbane, Darwin and Adelaide.
We work with clients across sectors who lead, challenge and reshape their own industries. We build strong and enduring client relationships. Clients tell us they value our commerciality, our responsive and personal service and our interest in their business and industry.
We have a long-established international team with the expertise and experience to support our large number of existing international clients and Australian clients operating in the global economy.
Our international team is led by partners and senior lawyers who understand first-hand the commercial and legal issues of doing business in that country.
The Board of Emerging Leaders (BEL) acts as a forum for the firm’s emerging leaders, to provide feedback, cultivate ideas and influence the strategic direction of the firm. Functioning as a dynamic 'shadow board' for the Board of Partners, the BEL plays an important role in helping to shape the firm’s direction.
Our Hallmarks reflect what we value as a firm and guide the way we work every day.
Genuine, open and absolutely honest.
Striving always to excel. Deep knowledge delivering the highest quality solutions.
Great to be around. Decent people, inclusive and empathetic.
Embracing disruption. Curious, imaginative and tech savvy, forever challenging the status quo.
Unleashing the potency of teamwork. Co-creating a rewarding future with each other, and with clients.
Best Lawyers in Australia 2025
Lawyer of the Year | Anne MacNamara | Wealth Management / Succession Planning Practice, Brisbane
Lawyer of the Year | Sean McMahon | Funds Management, Brisbane
Best Law Firms in Australia 2025
Ranked | 43 practice areas
Chambers 2024
Ranked | practices and individuals
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024
Ranked | practices and individuals
Hall & Wilcox acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land, sea and waters on which we work, live and engage. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.