Sparke Helmore Lawyers
About Sparke Helmore Lawyers
Sparke Helmore Lawyers is a leading law firm with 91 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 10 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 Sparke Helmore Lawyers has on its team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Immigration Law, Leasing Law, Legal Malpractice Litigation, Natural Resources Law, and Shipping and Maritime Law.
Sparke Helmore Lawyers 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. Sparke Helmore Lawyers has 124 rankings in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Aviation Law, Banking and Finance Law, Class Action Litigation, Commercial Law, Construction / Infrastructure Law, Corporate Law, Employee Benefits Law, Financial Institutions, Government Practice, Health and Aged Care Law, Immigration Law, Information Technology Law, Insurance Law, Labour and Employment Law, Leasing Law, Legal Malpractice Litigation, Litigation, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Mining Law, Motor Vehicle Law, Natural Resources Law, Occupational Health and Safety Law, Personal Injury Litigation, Privacy and Data Security Law, Product Liability Litigation , Professional Malpractice Litigation, Public Law, Real Property Law, Retirement Villages and Senior Living Law, Shipping and Maritime Law, Structured Finance Law, Telecommunications Law, Trade Law, Transportation Law, Trusts and Estates, and Wealth Management / Succession Planning Practice, echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.
*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 Sparke Helmore Lawyers' skill, advocacy, and commitment to clients.
Office Locations:
- Adelaide, Australia
- Brisbane, Australia
- Cairns, Australia
- Canberra, Australia
- Darwin, Australia
- Melbourne, Australia
- Muswellbrook, Australia
- Newcastle, Australia
- Perth, Australia
- Sydney, Australia
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