AUGUSTA, Ga., 18 April 2024 — Today, Best Lawyers^® proudly continues its tradition of recognizing the exceptional achievements of Australia’s legal elite. The newly unveiled 17th edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia™ and the third edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia™ showcases the brilliance and dedication of the legal community. This year, the 8% increase in voter participation underscores the continued importance of The Best Lawyers in Australia, with Litigation, Insurance Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution emerging as the leading practice groups.

Less than 5,000 Australian lawyers have earned a coveted spot in the 2025 rankings, a testament to the commitment to excellence within their profession. These lawyers have earned their place in the Best Lawyers listings through a rigorous peer nomination process, colleague voting and meticulous evaluation. Their expertise spans diverse practice areas, making them the trusted advisors clients turn to when navigating complex legal matters.

“Best Lawyers recognitions are more than accolades, as they are often a compass guiding clients toward exceptional legal representation based purely on peer feedback supported by our rigorous and time-tested methodology,” said Phillip Greer, CEO of Best Lawyers. "Lawyers across Australia have attested to the caliber of their colleagues, and we are honored to spotlight these exceptional individuals each year.”

The legal industry in Australia has evolved significantly in recent years, with client expectations expanding and requiring diverse skills to meet their needs. The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia awards play a crucial role, recognizing lawyers who are earlier in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice. Those who receive high peer reviews are honored and represent the top 3.6% of lawyers in Australia.

The 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia recognizes the professional excellence of 4,513 lawyers in 95 practice areas. The third edition of the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia recognizes 582 honorees across 48 practice areas. In addition to individual lawyer recognitions, 323 lawyers were recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” honorees. “Lawyer of the Year” awards are given to lawyers with the highest overall peer feedback for a specific practice area and geographic region.

For research purposes, smaller and more rural cities located within a reasonable distance of larger cities are combined into single geographical regions called “metro areas” to help collect as much feedback and data as possible. Sydney is the metro area with the largest number of listed lawyers.

Search The Best Lawyers in Australia and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia results by lawyer name, firm, region and/or practice area by visiting www.bestlawyers.com.