DWF (Australia)
About DWF (Australia)
DWF (Australia) is a leading law firm with 21 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 12 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 2011. 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 DWF (Australia) has on its team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Commercial Law, Medical Negligence, Personal Injury Litigation, Product Liability Litigation , and Professional Malpractice Litigation.
DWF (Australia) 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. DWF (Australia) has 10 rankings in practice areas including: Insurance Law, Occupational Health and Safety Law, Personal Injury Litigation, Product Liability Litigation , and Professional Malpractice Litigation, 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 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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