Media Release
HWL Ebsworth Lawyers recognised as top listed firm by “Best Lawyers in Australia™” in 2023 guide
Leading Australian law firm HWL Ebsworth continues to be well represented by The Best Lawyers in Australia™ guide to Australia’s best lawyers.
In the 2023 edition, published on 21 April 2022, HWL Ebsworth had 148 lawyers recognised as ‘Best Lawyers’ in Australia, across 62 areas of law. There were 6 lawyers named as “Lawyers of the Year”. “Lawyer of the Year” awards are bestowed to only lawyers with the highest overall peer-feedback for a specific practice area and geographic region. Our Lawyers of the Year, representing specialty areas of Oil and Gas Law, Defamation and Media Law, Aviation Law, Franchise Law, Alternative Dispute Litigation, and Health and Aged Care Law, were:
- Kate Brandon – Partner, Adelaide
- Peter Campbell – Partner, Adelaide
- Philip Hunter – Partner, Brisbane
- Derek Sutherland – Partner, Brisbane
- Andrew Allan – Partner, Canberra
- Jeremy McCarthy – Partner, Melbourne
HWL Ebsworth was a “Top Listed” firm for several practice areas in this year’s edition. “Top listed” firms are those with the most listed lawyers in a practice area. HWL Ebsworth received this accolade for Commercial Law, Health and Aged Care Law, Medical Negligence, Product Liability Litigation, and Shipping and Maritime Law.
HWL Ebsworth also received recognition in the inaugural Ones to Watch in Australia™ with two lawyers listed. These awards are presented to lawyers who are early in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice.
The firm’s excellent results in this year’s Best Lawyers™ is evidence of the strong position HWL Ebsworth holds in the marketplace, and the outstanding level of service that we deliver to our clients.
Congratulations to everyone recognised by this publication.
Note to Editors:
HWL Ebsworth is the largest legal partnership in Australia according to the most recent partnership surveys published by the Australian Financial Review.
The firm comprises 1,562 staff including 271 Partners, 931 other legal staff and 360 support staff across offices in nine locations – Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Darwin, Melbourne, Hobart, Norwest (North West Sydney), Perth and Sydney.
HWL Ebsworth is an independent, nationally integrated, full service commercial law firm, providing tailored and commercially oriented legal services.
HWL Ebsworth operates a different business model to the other leading national law practices, and this allows us to offer unrivalled value for money without compromising quality and service. Our low ratio of solicitors to partners ensures that our clients receive optimal access to partner resources for all matters.
For further information, please contact:
Russell Mailler, Chief Strategy Officer (03) 8644 3569 rmailler@hwle.com.au or Angelique Kear, National Marketing Manager (02) 9334 8541 akear@hwle.com.au