We are absolutely thrilled to share that Russell Kennedy has once again been recognised for excellence in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in Australia™. This year, our firm is celebrating multiple accolades, including the prestigious "Lawyer of the Year" awards.
We are especially proud of Michael Gorton AM and Rosemary Southgate for being named "Lawyer of the Year" in their respective fields. This award is a testament to their exceptional skills and the high regard in which they are held by their peers.
In the Best Lawyers in Australia™ (2026 Edition), we are delighted to have 25 of our lawyers recognised across our Melbourne and Sydney offices.
Additionally, we are excited to celebrate the inclusion of Jack Davis, Elyn Lucas, and Phoebe Miller in the fourth edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia™. Their recognition highlights the promising future of our firm.
Congratulations to all our recognised lawyers for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the legal profession. We look forward to continuing our tradition of excellence.
Lawyer of the Year Awards:
The Best Lawyers in Australia™ (2026 Edition):
- Nicola Arvidson - Health and Aged Care Law, Real Property Law
- Mark Bartley - Climate Change Law, Government Practice, Land Use and Zoning Law, Planning and Environmental Law, Water Law
- Matthew Beazley - Land Use and Zoning Law, Planning and Environmental Law
- John Corcoran AM - Commercial Law, Health and Aged Care Law, Real Property Law, Retirement Villages and Senior Living Law
- Anita Courtney - Health and Aged Care Law, Retirement Villages and Senior Living Law
- Michael Dowling - Real Property Law
- Emma Dunlevie - Human Rights Law, Real Property Law
- Kathryn Elleman - Real Property Law, Retirement Villages and Senior Living Law
- Stefan Fiedler - Land Use and Zoning Law
- Kyle Gillan - Government Practice
- Michael Gorton AM - Corporate / Governance Practice, Health and Aged Care Law, Non-Profit / Charities Law
- Victor Harcourt - Government Practice, Health and Aged Care Law, Retirement Villages and Senior Living Law
- Rohan Harris - Corporate Law
- Amy Jenkins - Family Law
- Ben Lloyd - Government Practice
- Rory Maguire - Commercial Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Sarah Manly - Government Practice
- Mark McKinley - Real Property Law
- Libby Pallot - Employee Benefits Law, Occupational Health and Safety Law
- Donna Rayner - Retirement Villages and Senior Living Law
- Andrew Sherman - Land Use and Zoning Law, Planning and Environmental Law, Water Law
- Rosemary Southgate- Real Property Law, Retirement Villages and Senior Living Law
- Matthew Stockdale - Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation
- Samantha Taylor - Real Property Law
- David Vorchheimer - Government Practice, Land Use and Zoning Law
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia (2025 Edition)
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