Hall & Wilcox named Australian Law Firm of the Year

Hall & Wilcox has been named Law Firm of the Year at the 2026 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards, recognising the firm’s sustained growth, client-focused innovation and investment in building a different kind of national law firm. 

The award recognises excellence across the Australian legal profession, celebrating firms that demonstrate outstanding performance in areas including growth, leadership, innovation, client service and business excellence.

The recognition comes as Hall & Wilcox continues to chart its own course in a rapidly evolving legal market. As an independent, full-service national firm, Hall & Wilcox has pursued a growth strategy focused on investing in people, technology and long-term capability, rather than following broader market trends. 

Chief Executive Partner Graydon Dowd said the award reflected the firm’s deliberate approach to growth and its commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes for clients.

‘We never believed there’s only one way to build a leading law firm. We’ve chosen to invest in the areas where we see long-term opportunities to create value for our clients and the freedom to shape our own future as an independent firm.’

‘Our people are at the heart of that strategy. Their expertise, collaboration and willingness to embrace new ways of working are what bring our Smarter Law approach to life every day, and this recognition belongs to them.’

Over the past year, Hall & Wilcox has continued to strengthen its national capability through a combination of strategic lateral appointments and internal promotions, while investing in technology and AI to deliver more efficient, human-centred legal services. The firm has also expanded its presence in key markets and practice areas in response to sustained client demand.