You don’t stay in business for over 125 years without caring deeply for people and the community you serve.
At the core of our values is the belief in prioritising people above all else. Our emphasis lies in comprehending your unique circumstances to foster trust, working alongside you in a manner that alleviates stress, and providing you with the reassurance of a reliable partner to navigate you through your legal process.
We are a team of specialist lawyers, dedicated to fostering collaboration and the art of problem-solving. Our collective commitment to collaboration shapes a cohesive spirit that brings together insights, strategies, and innovative ideas from a diverse array of legal perspectives (you’d be amazed at the number of ideas we share in our kitchen and corridors). This results in well-rounded and strategic legal advice meticulously tailored to offer our clients a strategic advantage.
We go beyond the usual ways that lawyers work.
Our lawyers are renowned for their empathy, pragmatism, and clear thinking, underpinned by their deep specialist knowledge. We partner with our clients to understand their long-term goals and have an unwavering dedication to reaching these goals. Put simply, we go beyond the usual ways that lawyers work. By working together and truly caring about what our clients want to achieve, we improve the experience of working with a lawyer. We see legal matters as opportunities to solve problems comprehensively and help our clients succeed.
We’re proud of the firm we are today—a firm that values teamwork, cares deeply about clients, supports one another, engages with our community, and is driven by our passion for the law. What truly brings us happiness is providing our clients with confidence, certainty, comfort and control.
Our vision & mission
We will continue to create a joyful and motivating environment where everyone can reach their full potential, while we serve our clients exceptionally and engage in the work we are truly passionate about.
How we work
We invest in relationships
We take the time to know you and your situation giving us a better understanding of how we can work with you.
A collaborative team of specialists
Sometimes legal matters don’t fit perfectly into one area of law. As a team of specialists we have the advantage of being able to draw together insights, knowledge and strategies from different legal perspectives to offer well informed advice.
Consistent clear communication
We never underestimate the power of effective communication.
Empathy
You can rest assured that the advice we give our clients would be the same advice we would give our own families.
Who we help
We take the time to get to know you and your situation giving us a better understanding of how we can work with you.
Individuals
Families
Farming families and landholding groups
Not for profit organisations
Small to medium sized businesses
Large businesses
Local Government
Our history
We’re a story of innovation, commitment, skill, relationships, and loyal clients. Our journey from 1897 to today has been rich and vibrant. We are excited by the future.
1987
opening in 1897 by XXX
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2018
Shalini Sree and Kerin Cotchett become partners.
2019
The Canberra team relocates to new Deakin office.