We asked The Best Lawyers in Australia: What advice would you give your younger self?
Interested in knowing what it takes to join the ranks of the esteemed Best Lawyers in Australia? With our Australian nomination period in full swing, we asked our current honorees to offer advice to the next class of top legal talent.
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We are currently accepting nominations in 99 practice areas through November 20. Do you know a lawyer in Australia who deserves to be recognized? Nominate them today.
Checks and Balances
by Michael Sullivan
Ensuring probity and above-board behaviour in both the public and private sector is always important—and that importance can be particularly stark during a major crisis like the pandemic. An overview of a year’s worth of commissions and inquiries.
The Great Debate Between Agriculture, Mining and Environment
by Rebecca Hoare
Can we really have it all? The pursuit of the harmonious intersection of Australia’s agricultural and resources industries and the environment.
Presenting The Best Lawyers in Australia™ 2025
by Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers is proud to present The Best Lawyers in Australia for 2025, marking the 17th consecutive year of Best Lawyers awards in Australia.
The Best Lawyers in Australia™ 2024 Launch
by Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers is excited to announce The Best Lawyers in Australia™ for 2023, including the top lawyers and law firms from Australia.
Australasian In the Law: Legal News From Our Recently Awarded Countries
by Gregory Sirico
Best Lawyers highlights the top legal stories out of Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Singapore, in conjunction with the 2024 Australasian launch.
Canadian Women in the Legal Profession: From Non-‘Persons’ to Chief Justices
by Sara Collin
We take an in-depth look at the challenges and optimistic future of women in the Canadian legal sector.
Best Lawyers Through the Ages: Our past. Our today. Our future.
by Rachel Shrewsbury
Best Lawyers is celebrating its 29th edition for 2023 continuing to be the original, trusted source for legal awards.
Announcing The Best Lawyers in Australia™ 2023
by Best Lawyers
The results include an elite field of top lawyers and firms from Australia.
How Peer Review Powers Industry Referrals
by Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers combines the trust of industry referrals with state-of-the-art technology to help clients find the right lawyer.
Celebrating Lawyers From Around the World: Annabel West
by Rebecca Blackwell
We are honoring the achievements and career of Annabel West, lawyer and wife of South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas.
Georgia Laws Taking Effect in 2022
by Gregory Sirico
Three new pieces of Georgia legislation aim to improve medical bill transparency, lower the sales tax on vehicles and enact further safeguards to protect children in foster care.
Cost to Boss
by Gregory Sirico
New Colorado legislation aims to stop employers from dodging direct negligence claims.
South Florida "Lawyer of the Year"
by Best Lawyers
Jerry Hamilton is honored as 2022 "Lawyer of the Year" in Admiralty and Maritime Law for Miami.
Blurred Lines
by Andrew Kirby
Where does responsible lending end and unconscionability begin? Australian courts have come to vastly different conclusions. An overview of current case law.
The Partnership Opportunity
by David Harley, Shaun Whittaker, Tony Rutherford and Troy Lewis
Doing well and doing good need not be mutually exclusive. Housing developments that provide both solid long-term returns and positive social outcomes, often through public-private partnerships, are an idea whose time has come throughout Australia.
Presenting The Best Lawyers in Australia™ 2025
by Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers is proud to present The Best Lawyers in Australia for 2025, marking the 17th consecutive year of Best Lawyers awards in Australia.
The 2024 Best Lawyers in Spain™
by Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers is honored to announce the 16th edition of The Best Lawyers in Spain™ and the third edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Spain™ for 2024.
Best Lawyers Expands Chilean 2024 Awards
by Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers is pleased to announce the 14th edition of The Best Lawyers in Chile™ and the inaugural edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Chile™, honoring the top lawyers and firms conferred on by their Chilean peers.
Best Lawyers Expands 2024 Brazilian Awards
by Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers is honored to announce the 14th edition of The Best Lawyers in Brazil™ and the first edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Brazil™.
Announcing The Best Lawyers in South Africa™ 2024
by Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers is excited to announce the landmark 15th edition of The Best Lawyers in South Africa™ for 2024, including the exclusive "Law Firm of the Year" awards.
The Best Lawyers in Mexico Celebrates a Milestone Year
by Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers is excited to announce the 15th edition of The Best Lawyers in Mexico™ and the second edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Mexico™ for 2024.
How Palworld Is Testing the Limits of Nintendo’s Legal Power
by Gregory Sirico
Many are calling the new game Palworld “Pokémon GO with guns,” noting the games striking similarities. Experts speculate how Nintendo could take legal action.
The Best Lawyers in Portugal™ 2024
by Best Lawyers
The 2024 awards for Portugal include the 14th edition of The Best Lawyers in Portugal™ and 2nd edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Portugal™.
How To Find A Pro Bono Lawyer
by Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers dives into the vital role pro bono lawyers play in ensuring access to justice for all and the transformative impact they have on communities.
The Best Lawyers in Peru™ 2024
by Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers is excited to announce the landmark 10th edition of The Best Lawyers in Peru, the prestigious award recognizing the country's lop legal talent.
Presenting the 2024 Best Lawyers Family Law Legal Guide
by Best Lawyers
The 2024 Best Lawyers Family Law Legal Guide is now live and includes recognitions for all Best Lawyers family law awards. Read below and explore the legal guide.
Announcing The Best Lawyers in New Zealand™ 2025 Awards
by Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers is announcing the 16th edition of The Best Lawyers in New Zealand for 2025, including individual Best Lawyers and "Lawyer of the Year" awards.
The Best Lawyers in Colombia™ 2024
by Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers is honored to announce the 14th edition of The Best Lawyers in Colombia™ for 2024, which honors Colombia's most esteemed lawyers and law firms.
Announcing The Best Lawyers in Japan™ 2025
by Best Lawyers
For a milestone 15th edition, Best Lawyers is proud to announce The Best Lawyers in Japan.
