Clayton Utz
About Clayton Utz
Clayton Utz is a leading law firm with 205 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 59 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 2008. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' Purely Peer Review® emphasizes the lawyers’ credibility and reputation for their practice amongst peers in their practice areas and regions. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Clayton Utz has on its team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Corporate / Governance Practice, Information Technology Law, Public Law, Telecommunications Law, and Transportation Law.
Clayton Utz also appears in Best Law Firms® accolades. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. Clayton Utz has 179 rankings in practice areas including: Class Action Litigation, Commercial Law, Funds Management, Information Technology Law, and Public Law, echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.
*Unactivated firm profiles show a limited selection of up to 5 practice areas per publication.
These honors come directly from peer feedback, reflecting the strong regard other leading attorneys have for Clayton Utz's skill, advocacy, and commitment to clients.
Office Locations in Australia:
- Brisbane, Australia
- Canberra, Australia
- Darwin, Australia
- Melbourne, Australia
- Perth, Australia
- Sydney, Australia
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