International

We are a leading independent Australian law firm advising global organisations, in-house legal teams and international law firms on doing business in Australia.

We specialise in supporting foreign clients entering, investing and expanding in the Australian market, working seamlessly with overseas counsel to deliver clear, commercial and responsive legal advice.

We act as a true extension of your team, enhancing your client experience and helping you deliver with confidence.

We understand what international clients and their advisers need when navigating the Australian legal and regulatory environment:

• Clarity on Australian regulations, market practice and risk.
• Commercial, outcome-focused legal advice aligned to business objectives.
• Fast, responsive support across US, UK, Europe and APAC time zones.
• Practical, easy-to-action guidance without unnecessary complexity.

• We are recognised inbound Australia specialists, helping foreign clients navigate FIRB, regulatory approvals, structuring, employment, tax and sector-specific requirements.
• End-to-end Australian capability delivered from our eight Australian offices.
• A fully integrated national platform across corporate M&A, private equity, projects, energy, healthcare, tech, real estate, disputes, employment, tax and regulatory delivering seamless support on cross-border mandates.
• We have a strong track record advising US, UK, European, Japanese and APAC clients on M&A transactions, investments and growth strategies in Australia.
• Commercial, pragmatic advice.
• Senior-led teams delivering clear, actionable and commercially focused outcomes without ‘over-lawyering’.
• A true extension of your team.
• We work collaboratively and discreetly with overseas firms, ensuring we strengthen your client relationship and enhance your reputation.

We understand the importance of protecting and strengthening your client relationships. Whether engaged directly or working behind the scenes, we:

• Align closely with your strategy and communication style.
• Deliver consistently high-quality, timely advice.
• Anticipate issues early and manage risk proactively.
• Ensure a seamless, coordinated client experience.

Our purpose is to enable our clients, people and communities to thrive – through our Smarter Law approach:

• Listen deeply to understand commercial drivers.
• Partner closely with in-house teams and advisors.
• Solve commercially with clarity and precision.

We help clients navigate complexity, execute transactions efficiently and succeed in a changing global environment.

We are known for exceptional client service, strong relationships and consistent delivery. This is reflected in our:

• Market-leading Net Promoter Score (NPS).
• Client choice awards and industry recognition.
• Long-standing relationships with global clients and law firms.

If your clients are investing, expanding or transacting in Australia, or you are an international law firm seeking a trusted Australian partner, we welcome the opportunity to collaborate.