DWF (Australia)
About DWF (Australia)
DWF (Australia) is a respected presence in 5 local jurisdictions in AU, with 9 of its attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in Australia™ and 12 of its attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia™. Since receiving its first individual recognition in 2011, the firm has continued to excel across an exceptionally broad range of practice areas, including:
- Commercial Law
- Health and Aged Care Law
- Labour and Employment Law
- Litigation
- Medical Negligence
- Motor Vehicle Law
- Personal Injury Litigation
- Professional Malpractice Litigation
- Shipping and Maritime Law
- Transportation Law
*Unactivated firm profiles show a limited selection of up to 10 practice areas.
These honors come directly from peer feedback, reflecting the strong regard other leading attorneys have for DWF (Australia)'s skill, advocacy, and commitment to clients.
Office Locations:
- Brisbane, Australia
- Gold Coast, Australia
- Melbourne, Australia
- Newcastle, Australia
- Sydney, Australia
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Recognized Lawyers at DWF (Australia)
Peter Brownless is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation. Peter, who practices law in Newcastle, Australia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Peter is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Courtney Daunt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Product Liability Litigation. Courtney, who practices law in Brisbane, Australia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Courtney is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Lucy Kelsey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Lucy, who practices law in Brisbane, Australia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lucy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Hilary G.H. Lee is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation. Hilary G.H., who practices law in Sydney, Australia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hilary G.H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Rachel Morgan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. Rachel, who practices law in Sydney, Australia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rachel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Holly Turner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation. Holly, who practices law in Sydney, Australia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Holly is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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