The Best Lawyers in Australia Awards 2025
Each year, a meticulous process of nominations, outreach, voting and research culminates in these prestigious The Best Lawyers in Australia™ awards, recognizing lawyers and their exemplary professionalism through our esteemed Purely Peer Review® methodology. This year also marks the 3rd edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia™ awards, acknowledging exceptional lawyers in the earlier stages of their careers.
The 17th edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia for 2025 shines a spotlight on 4,513 distinguished lawyers across nine major metropolitan area. Sydney is the top metropolitan area with the most recognized lawyers. Spanning across 95 practice areas, the top ten practices boasting the most honorees include Litigation, Insurance Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Corporate Law, Commercial Law, Construction/Infrastructure Law, Real Property Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Labor and Employment Law and Government Practice.
In Australia, individuals seeking legal guidance frequently turned to the Best Lawyers website, with Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Insurance Law, Commercial Law, Trusts and Estates, Planning and Environmental Law, Intellectual Property Law, Personal Injury Litigation and Immigration Law emerging as the most sought-after practice areas.
Recognizing Excellence: "Lawyer of the Year" Awards
This year's awards also feature the esteemed "Lawyer of the Year" accolades, honoring one outstanding lawyer per practice area in each metropolitan region. In 2025, we proudly acknowledged 323 lawyers across Australia with this prestigious title.
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia
Since 2020, Best Lawyers has expanded its recognition to include promising lawyers in the early stages of their careers, practicing for less than ten years. Employing the same rigorous methodology as The Best Lawyers in Australia, our Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia awards highlight top emerging talent through a comprehensive process of nominations, peer voting and meticulous evaluation.
For the 3rd edition, we celebrate 582 lawyers across 48 practice areas, representing 119 firms in seven metropolitan areas. The top ten practice areas with the most honorees include Litigation, Insurance Law, Labor and Employment, Real Property Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Construction/Infrastructure Law, Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Planning and Environmental Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Showcasing Your Award
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The arrival of The Best Lawyers in Australia™ 2025 celebrates the outstanding legal talent across Australia for an impressive 17th year.
