Australasian Law Awards 2020 Commemorative Guide

COMMEMOR ATIVE GUIDE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction

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DEAL AWARDS Debt Market Deal of the Year

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Energy & Resources Deal of the Year

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Equity Market Deal of the Year

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Insolvency & Restructuring Deal of the Year

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International Deal of the Year

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M&A Deal of the Year

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Property, Infrastructure and Projects Deal of the Year

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Australian Deal of the Year

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INDIVIDUAL AWARDS Australian Dealmaker of the Year The Resolution Institute Australian Arbitrator of the Year Australian In-House Lawyer of the Year The Resolution Institute Australian Mediator of the Year Law Firm Leader of the Year (>200 lawyers) Law Firm Leader of the Year (≤200 lawyers) NZ Dealmaker of the Year Young In-House Lawyer of the Year (30 or under) Young Private Practice Lawyer of the Year (30 or under)

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FIRM & IN-HOUSE TEAM AWARDS Banking & Financial Services InHouse Team of the Year

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Australian Deal Team of the Year

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Boutique Firm of the Year

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Clayton Utz Australian InHouse Team of the Year

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Corporate Citizen Firm of the Year

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State/Regional Firm of the Year

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Employment Law Specialist Firm of the Year Excellence in Technology & Innovation Marsh Excellence in Employee Health & Wellbeing Award Insurance Specialist Firm of the Year Sparke Helmore Insurance In-House Team of the Year Law Firm of the Year (> 500 lawyers) GlobalX Law Firm of the Year (101-500 lawyers)

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Law Firm of the Year (1-100 lawyers)

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Legal Service Provider of the Year

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NZ Deal Firm of the Year

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NZ In-House Team of the Year

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A NEW WAY TO CELEBRATE

DESPITE A YEAR OF MANY CHALLENGES, THE AUSTRALASIAN LAW AWARDS CONTINUES TO CELEBRATE EXCELLENCE

It is our pleasure to present this year’s Australasian Law Awards commemorative guide.

2020 has been a year of cataclysmic upheaval. COVID-19 has changed our whole world, impacting everything from our social lives to our working habits. However, this does not mean we should not be celebrating the ongoing hard work and achievements of those at the forefront of the legal profession.

In fact, in a time of disruption and uncertainty, recognising and celebrating excellence is more vital than ever. Even though we were not able to celebrate their accomplishments in person, the legal profession’s future looks bright as we acknowledge its brightest stars in the following pages. These are the lawyers and industry leaders who will be seizing the opportunity to ensure the profession emerges even stronger than it was before COVID-19.

The Australasian Law Awards recognises the best lawyers, firms, in-house legal teams and deals that have shaped the industry landscape over the preceding 12 months. Members of the legal profession in Australia and New Zealand were invited to submit nominations across 34 categories.

We received hundreds of outstanding nominations and a short list of candidates was sent to our esteemed panel of judges, comprised of private practice and in-house counsel leaders. We thank the judging panel for dedicating their time to selecting and awarding excellence.

Due to the high calibre of nominations, this year there are several excellence award recipients in each category, in addition to the overall winners.

The team at Australasian Lawyer and Key Media would like to congratulate all the winners and finalists. We know you will be inspired by reading about their outstanding accomplishments. Despite the challenges we face today, the future of our profession has never looked brighter.

DEBT MARKET DEAL OF THE YEAR

ENERGY & RESOURCES DEAL OF THE YEAR

EQUITY MARKET DEAL OF THE YEAR

ABOUT THE AWARD

ABOUT THE AWARD

ABOUT THE AWARD

Reached completion during calendar year 2020.

Judged on its Australian aspects according to four criteria - size, complexity, breadth and innovation.

Reached completion during calendar year 2020.

Judged on its Australian aspects according to four criteria - size, complexity, breadth and innovation.

Reached completion during calendar year 2020.

Judged on its Australian aspects according to four criteria - size, complexity, breadth and innovation.

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

DEBT ACQUISITION FACILITY TO FUND SARACEN MINERAL HOLDINGS'S 'SUPER PIT' ACQUISITION

MINERAL RESOURCES SALE OF LITHIUM ASSETS TO ALBEMARLE

WESTPAC CAPITAL RAISING Firms: Allen & Overy, Allens, Herbert Smith Freehills

Firms: Gilbert + Tobin, MinterEllison

Firms: Herbert Smith Freehills, Wright Legal Accountant: PwC Advisors: RBC Capital Markets, Goldman Sachs Australia, Noah’s Rule

EXCELLENCE AWARDS

EXCELLENCE AWARDS

EXCELLENCE AWARDS

AMCOR FINANCE AND BEMIS COMPANY EXCHANGE OFFERING

CONOCOPHILLIPS SALE OF AUSTRALIA-WEST AND EAST TIMORESE ASSETS TO SANTOS

TYRO PAYMENTS IPO

Firm: Sullivan & Cromwell LLP Accountant: PwC

NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK NOTES OFFERING Firm: Sullivan & Cromwell LLP Accountant: PwC

Firms: Allens, Clayton Utz, Greenwoods & Herbert Smith Freehills

WOOLWORTHS SALE OF PETROL BUSINESS TO EG GROUP Firms: Allen & Overy, Clayton Utz Accountants: EY, PwC

KALIUM LAKES BEYONDIE SULPHATE OF POTASH PROJECT Firms: Allen & Overy, Allens, DLA Piper, Herbert Smith Freehills

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Firms: Clayton Utz, Gilbert + Tobin, Herbert Smith Freehills, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP Accountant: EY

SEZZLE IPO Firm: Squire Patton Boggs Accountant: PwC

INSOLVENCY & RESTRUCTURING DEAL OF THE YEAR

INTERNATIONAL DEAL OF THE YEAR

M&A DEAL OF THE YEAR

ABOUT THE AWARD

ABOUT THE AWARD

ABOUT THE AWARD

Reached completion during calendar year 2020.

Judged on its Australian aspects according to four criteria - size, complexity, breadth and innovation.

Reached completion during calendar year 2020.

Judged on international work carried out by Australian firms according to four criteria - size, complexity, breadth and innovation.

Reached completion during calendar year 2020.

Judged on its Australian aspects according to four criteria - size, complexity, breadth and innovation.

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WOLLONGONG COAL AND JINDAL STEEL & POWER DEBT RESTRUCTURING

AMCOR US LISTING AND ACQUISITION OF BEMIS

BROOKFIELD ACQUISITION OF HEALTHSCOPE

Firms: Herbert Smith Freehills, Kirkland & Ellis, MinterEllison, Moulis Legal

Firms: Allens, Arnold Bloch Leibler, Herbert Smith Freehills, King & Wood Mallesons, Mayne Wetherell

Firms: AZB, DLA, Kirkland & Ellis, Madun Gujadhur Chambers, Gilbert + Tobin

Accountants: Deloitte, EY Advisor: Grant Samuel Banks: Merrill Lynch, UBS AG

EXCELLENCE AWARDS

EXCELLENCE AWARDS

EXCELLENCE AWARDS

RETAIL FOOD GROUP RESTRUCTURING

BRAMBLES SEPARATION OF ITS IFCO BUSINESS

KKR ACQUISITION OF ARNOTT’S BISCUITS

Firm: Ashurst, Herbert Smith Freehills Accountant: 333 Capital

Firm: Allens Accountants: EY, PwC

Firms: Allens, Gilbert + Tobin, King & Wood Mallesons, Mayne Wetherell Accountant: PwC

WIGGINS ISLAND COAL EXPORT TERMINAL RESTRUCTURING

GOVERNMENT OF TIMOR-LESTE PURCHASE OF STAKE IN GREATER SUNRISE PROJECT

Firms: Arnold Bloch Leibler, Ashurst, Baker McKenzie

Firm: PwC

TILT RENEWABLES SALE OF SNOWTOWN 2 WINDFARM Firms: Allen & Overy, Gilbert + Tobin, Herbert Smith Freehills Accountant: KPMG

COMMONWEALTH BANK SALE OF COLONIAL FIRST STATE GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT TO MITSUBISHI Firms: Baker McKenzie, Greenwoods & Herbert Smith Freehills, Herbert Smith Freehills

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PROPERTY, INFRASTRUCTURE AND PROJECTS DEAL OF THE YEAR

AUSTRALIAN DEAL OF THE YEAR

ABOUT THE AWARD

ABOUT THE AWARD

Reached completion during calendar year 2020.

Judged on its Australian aspects according to four criteria - size, complexity, breadth and innovation.

This category recognises the most significant deal involving an Australian party or Australian subject matter.

WINNER

WINNER

SYDNEY METRO PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP

BROOKFIELD ACQUISITION OF HEALTHSCOPE

Firms: Allens, Ashurst, Baker & McKenzie, King & Wood Mallesons

Firms: Allens, Arnold Bloch Leibler, Herbert Smith Freehills, King & Wood Mallesons, Mayne Wetherell Accountants: Deloitte, EY Advisor: Grant Samuel Banks: Merrill Lynch, UBS AG

EXCELLENCE AWARDS SCENTRE SALE OF WESTFIELD OFFICE TOWER Firms: MinterEllison, Greenwoods & Herbert Smith Freehills, K&L Gates, King & Wood Mallesons

COLLECTOR WIND FARM PROJECT Firm: King & Wood Mallesons, K&L Gates

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AUSTRALIAN DEALMAKER OF THE YEAR

THE RESOLUTION INSTITUTE AUSTRALIAN ARBITRATOR OF THE YEAR

ABOUT THE AWARD

ABOUT THE AWARD

Is permanently employed within a law firm in Australia.

Judged on the quantity, quality, importance and innovativeness of their deal involvement during calendar year 2020.

Open to Resolution Institute-graded arbitrators or qualified members of CiArb Judged on his/her achievements and performance during calendar year 2020.

WINNER

WINNER

TONY DAMIAN

DONNA ROSS

Herbert Smith Freehills

Donna Ross Dispute Resolution

EXCELLENCE AWARDS

EXCELLENCE AWARDS

PHILIPPA STONE, Herbert Smith

BRENDA HORRIGAN, Herbert

DAVID RYAN, DLA Piper

STEVEN GOLDSTEIN

Freehills

AWARD SPONSOR

Resolution Institute is the largest multidisciplinary member organisation for the practice and promotion of dispute resolution (DR) in Australia and New Zealand. It operates as a not for profit organisation representing more than 3000 members, practicing in Dispute Resolution in processes such as arbitration, mediation, adjudication, restorative justice, expert determination, and conciliation.

Our services include the referral and nomination of ADR professionals, training and accreditation and continuing professional development, and bringing together the leading professionals in the industry.

Smith Freehills

TOM STORY, Allens REBECCA MASLEN-STANNAGE, Herbert Smith Freehills

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AUSTRALIAN IN-HOUSE LAWYER OF THE YEAR

THE RESOLUTION INSTITUTE AUSTRALIAN MEDIATOR OF THE YEAR

ABOUT THE AWARD

ABOUT THE AWARD

Open to qualified lawyers permanently employed within the in-house legal function of a company or organisation in Australia.

Judged on the quality, quantity, importance and innovativeness of their work during calendar year 2020.

Open to NMAS-accredited mediators Judged on his/her achievements and performance during calendar year 2020.

WINNER

WINNER

CONNIE CARNABUCI

DR ANNE PURCELL

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Resolution Partners

EXCELLENCE AWARDS

EXCELLENCE AWARDS

MARNIE MANNING, Smile Solutions

TANIA E MURDOCK, Dispute

Group

Management Australia

SUNIL PURANIKMATH, Telstra ANGIE COLEMAN, Springfield City Group

PAUL GREGORY, WesTrac Pty Ltd

MARGARET HALSMITH, Halsmith Dispute Resolution

DEBRA PARKER, Watts McCray ALISON JAMES, SHAW Dispute Resolution

MARGUERITE PICARD, MELCA

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AWARD SPONSOR

Resolution Institute is the largest multidisciplinary member organisation for the practice and promotion of dispute resolution (DR) in Australia and New Zealand. It operates as a not for profit organisation representing more than 3000 members, practicing in Dispute Resolution in processes such as arbitration, mediation, adjudication, restorative justice, expert determination, and conciliation.

Our services include the referral and nomination of ADR professionals, training and accreditation and continuing professional development, and bringing together the leading professionals in the industry.

LAW FIRM LEADER OF THE YEAR (>200 LAWYERS)

LAW FIRM LEADER OF THE YEAR (≤200 LAWYERS)

NZ DEALMAKER OF THE YEAR

ABOUT THE AWARD

ABOUT THE AWARD

ABOUT THE AWARD

Managing partner, CEO or similar of a law firm in Australia with up to 200 employees (or full-time equivalents).

Judged on his/her achievements and performance during calendar year 2020.

Managing partner, CEO or similar of a law firm in Australia with up to 200 employees (or full-time equivalents) Judged on his/her achievements and performance during calendar year 2020.

Is permanently employed within a law firm in New Zealand.

Judged on the quantity, quality, importance and innovativeness of their deal involvement during calendar year 2020.

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

DANNY GILBERT

PAUL HOPKINS

HENRY WILLIS

Gilbert + Tobin

Carter Newell Lawyers

Webb Henderson

EXCELLENCE AWARDS

EXCELLENCE AWARDS

EXCELLENCE AWARDS

PAUL JENKINS, Ashurst

MANUEL MAKAS, Herbert Smith

ANNA BUCHLY, Bell Gully

ANDREW PIKE, Herbert Smith

Freehills

ROBERT CUTLER, Clayton Utz TONY MACVEAN, Hall & Wilcox

Freehills

MICHAEL HARMER, Harmers

Workplace Lawyers

BRUCE MCFARLANE, BlueRock Law JOHN EMMERIG, Jones Day

MARK FORMAN, MinterEllisonRuddWatts

PIP ENGLAND, Chapman Tripp DAVID RAUDKIVI, Russell McVeagh SILVANA SCHENONE, MinterEllisonRuddWatts

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YOUNG IN-HOUSE LAWYER OF THE YEAR (30 OR UNDER)

YOUNG PRIVATE PRACTICE LAWYER OF THE YEAR (30 OR UNDER)

ABOUT THE AWARD

ABOUT THE AWARD

Open to qualified lawyers not exceeding 30 years of age as at 1 January 2020, permanently employed within the in-house legal function of a company or organisation in Australia.

Judged on the quality, quantity, importance and innovativeness of their work during calendar year 2020.

Open to qualified lawyers not exceeding 30 years of age as at 1 January 2020, permanently employed within a law firm in Australia.

Judged on the quantity, quality, importance and innovativeness of their work during calendar year 2020.

WINNER

WINNER

ANNIE PANG

MYRA BEAL

Vodafone Hutchison Australia

Herbert Smith Freehills

EXCELLENCE AWARDS

EXCELLENCE AWARDS

JEANETTE ROSE, Alinta Energy

ARI BENDET, Allens

EMMA TAYLOR, AECOM Australia

MAI GO, Allens

JACQUELINE SIHAPHONE, Toyota

ALEX OTHER-GEE, MinterEllison

Finance Australia

FELICITY KARAGEORGE, Johnson Winter & Slattery

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BANKING & FINANCIAL SERVICES IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR

AUSTRALIAN DEAL TEAM OF THE YEAR

BOUTIQUE FIRM OF THE YEAR

ABOUT THE AWARD

ABOUT THE AWARD

ABOUT THE AWARD

Open to any Australia-based in-house legal team in a banking or financial services company or organisation.

Judged on the quantity, quality, importance, and innovativeness of work during calendar year 2020.

Team must be employed within a law firm in Australia.

Judged on the quantity, quality, importance and innovativeness of their deal involvement during calendar year 2020.

Open to any law firm in Australia that derives at least 50% of its revenue from one practice area.

Judged on excellence in client service and specialist expertise during calendar year 2020.

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

BANK OF QUEENSLAND GROUP LEGAL TEAM

HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS M&A TEAM

CLARENDON LAWYERS

EXCELLENCE AWARDS

EXCELLENCE AWARDS

EXCELLENCE AWARDS

MACQUARIE CAPITAL LEGAL TEAM

HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS EQUITY CAPITAL MARKETS TEAM

NDA LAW

AUSTRALIANSUPER LEGAL SERVICES TEAM

ALLENS PRIVATE EQUITY TEAM

COMMERCIAL LEGAL TEAM AT NAB

MINTERELLISON DLA PIPER PUBLIC TRANSACTIONS TEAM

THE FOLD LEGAL GREENWOODS & HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS KEYSTONE LAWYERS MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND CONSTRUCTION GROUP

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CLAYTON UTZ AUSTRALIAN IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR

ABOUT THE AWARD Open to any in-house legal team in a company or organisation operating in Australia.

Judged on the quantity, quality, importance and innovativeness of their internal and transactional work during calendar year 2020.

WINNER LENDLEASE BUILDING LEGAL TEAM

EXCELLENCE AWARDS SPRINGFIELD CITY GROUP LEGAL TEAM AECOM AUSTRALIA LEGAL TEAM ORIGIN ENERGY CARNIVAL AUSTRALIA LEGAL TEAM

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AWARD SPONSOR

Clayton Utz is a leader in legal services and a firm with a uniquely independent culture.

Our success reflects our focus on our two key assets: our people and our clients.

CORPORATE CITIZEN FIRM OF THE YEAR ABOUT THE AWARD Open to all law firms in Australia and New Zealand.

Judged on the quantity, quality, impact and innovativeness of a firm’s sustainability, community, diversity and inclusion, and corporate social responsibility initiatives during calendar year 2020.

WINNER GILBERT + TOBIN

They range from iconic Australian and multinational corporations and leading government agencies to some of the most marginalised people in Australia who we assist through our Pro Bono practice. In 2015 we reached the milestone of 500,000 pro bono hours - the most of any Australian law firm or any firm outside the US. We encourage our people to show leadership in everything they do and stay true to their direction. We celebrate diversity and we’re passionate about access to justice - as well as giving back to the community through our Community Connect program and the Clayton Utz Foundation.

EXCELLENCE AWARDS HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS BLUEROCK LAW ASHURST PRO BONO AND CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY TEAM HARMERS WORKPLACE LAWYERS

STATE/REGIONAL FIRM OF THE YEAR

EMPLOYMENT LAW SPECIALIST FIRM OF THE YEAR

ABOUT THE AWARD

ABOUT THE AWARD

Open to non-national law firms that are headquartered in and derive the majority of their revenue from a single state or from regional areas (outside of major capital cities).

Judged on excellence in client service and demonstrated expertise across a range of practice areas.

Open to any law firm in Australia that derives at least 50% of its revenue from employment law matters.

Judged on excellence in client service and specialist expertise during calendar year 2020.

WINNER

WINNER

NEW SOUTH LAWYERS

WORKDYNAMIC AUSTRALIA

FEATURED WINNER Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors (ABLA) is unique in the legal landscape with a mission-based purpose and not-for-profit ownership.

Having won this award in previous years, ABLA continues to strive for excellence and to provide clients and the business community at large with information that will help them navigate the complex world of employment law and industrial relations.

EXCELLENCE AWARDS

EXCELLENCE AWARDS

COOPER GRACE WARD LAWYERS

AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS LAWYERS & ADVISORS

RYAN & SETON LAWYERS

HARMERS WORKPLACE LAWYERS

NDA LAW CLARENDON LAWYERS HHG LEGAL GROUP

HR LAW

What drives the team is the belief that they are part of something bigger. When clients are presented with regulatory compliance problems, ABLA advises on the law but also on the ability to change the law. The employment team is at the forefront of critical workplace policy cases that represent significant implications to businesses nationally.

ABLA believes that educating the HR profession in employment and workplace matters is an obligation and provides access to free online masterclasses each month and regularly participates in industry and association events.

The workplace and employment team at ABLA genuinely enjoy what they do. The greater purpose of helping businesses has never been more important than in this year.

The ABLA culture of team work, collaboration and support carries through to what the client receives. It has been a tough year for many. Being recognised for Excellence in this field spurs the team to continue to deliver commercially sound outcomes for the clients and provide resources for all businesses.

With ABLA you get the best minds for the job at an exceptional value point. ablawyers.com.au

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EXCELLENCE IN TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION

MARSH EXCELLENCE IN EMPLOYEE HEALTH & WELLBEING AWARD

ABOUT THE AWARD

ABOUT THE AWARD

Open to firms operating in Australia that can demonstrate innovative use of technology in legal service delivery Judged on the scope of innovation; impact on the firm’s legal and business processes; success of the change management and implementation process; and evidence the technology has supported business objectives

Open to all law firms in Australia and New Zealand.

Judged on the quantity, quality, impact and innovativeness of a firm’s employee health and wellbeing initiatives during calendar year 2020.

WINNER

WINNER

SPRINTLAW

CLAYTON UTZ

EXCELLENCE AWARDS

EXCELLENCE AWARDS

ASHURST DIGITAL VENTURES

BLUEROCK LAW

HALL & WILCOX

CARTER NEWELL LAWYERS

CORRS CHAMBERS WESTGARTH

DLA PIPER

HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS

PWC AUSTRALIA

LANDER & ROGERS BIRD & BIRD

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AWARD SPONSOR

Marsh is the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser. With over 35,000 colleagues operating in more than 130 countries, Marsh serves commercial and individual clients with data driven risk solutions and advisory services. Marsh is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE: MMC), the leading global professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people.

With annual revenue over US$15 billion and 75,000 colleagues worldwide, MMC helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading firms: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman. Follow Marsh on Twitter @MarshGlobal; LinkedIn; Facebook; and YouTube, or subscribe to BRINK.

INSURANCE SPECIALIST FIRM OF THE YEAR

SPARKE HELMORE INSURANCE IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR

ABOUT THE AWARD

ABOUT THE AWARD

Open to any law firm in Australia that derives at least 50% of its revenue from insurance law matters.

Judged on excellence in client service and specialist expertise during calendar year 2020.

Open to any Australia-based in-house legal team in an insurance company or organisation Judged on the quantity, quality, importance and innovativeness of work during calendar year 2020

WINNER

WINNER

MERIDIAN LAWYERS

IAG - INSURANCE AUSTRALIA GROUP

EXCELLENCE AWARDS

EXCELLENCE AWARDS

CARTER NEWELL LAWYERS

BERKLEY INSURANCE AUSTRALIA

HOLMANWEBB BARRY.NILSSON. LAWYERS TURKSLEGAL

AWARD SPONSOR

Sparke Helmore Lawyers is a firm with more than 850 people working from nine offices across Australia, serving the needs of the insurance, government, financial services, technology, mining, construction and property sectors. Our expertise spans corporate and commercial to construction, workplace to insurance, IP to IPOs, mining to manufacturing, and property to procurement. 

AIG AUSTRALIA STEADFAST GROUP

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LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR (> 500 LAWYERS)

GLOBALX LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR (101-500 LAWYERS)

ABOUT THE AWARD

ABOUT THE AWARD

Open to any law firm in Australia with over 500 lawyers.

Judged on excellence in client service and demonstrated expertise across a broad range of practice areas and experience acting on the largest, most complex and urgent transactions and disputes.

Open to any law firm in Australia with over 101 lawyers.

Judged on excellence in client service and demonstrated expertise across a range of practice areas.

WINNER

WINNER

ALLENS

GILBERT + TOBIN

EXCELLENCE AWARDS

EXCELLENCE AWARDS

MINTERELLISON

HALL & WILCOX

HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS

GADENS

CORRS CHAMBERS WESTGARTH

LANDER & ROGERS SPARKE HELMORE LAWYERS

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AWARD SPONSOR

GlobalX is one of Australia’s most successful technology companies with operations in Australia, the United Kingdom and China, and a global annual turnover of $65 million. Established in 1994, the firm specialises in innovative tech’ solutions for law firms, conveyancers, financial institutions, surveyors and government bodies. In response to the legal and conveyancing industry being the second largest consumer of public records, GlobalX has developed integrated services and software that enable the industry to access the right information, in the right format, at the right time. This includes online regulatory information, practice management software, conveyancing workflow, electronic contracts and legal support services.

To find out more about this awardwinning company, visit www.globalx.com.au

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR (1-100 LAWYERS)

LEGAL SERVICE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR

ABOUT THE AWARD

ABOUT THE AWARD

Open to any law firm in Australia with up to 100 lawyers.

Judged on excellence in client service and demonstrated expertise across a range of practice areas.

Open to service providers within the legal sector operating in Australia Judged on overall customer service proposition; industry’s need for the service; how the service has added value and its overall commitment to customers; demonstrated commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.

WINNER

EXCELLENCE AWARDS

CHAMBERLAINS LAW FIRM

THOMSON REUTERS AUSTRALIA BIGHAND SOFTWARE GLOBALX LAWPATH

EXCELLENCE AWARDS CARTER NEWELL LAWYERS GRIFFIN LEGAL BIRD & BIRD HAMILTON LOCKE

2020

FEATURED WINNER

AUSTRALASIAN LAW AWARDS

Thomson Reuters Legal is the leading trusted source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals in the legal industry. We call it ‘intelligent information’ because we combine industry expertise with innovative technology to deliver critical information when clients need it most. We provide next-generation legal research and robust practice management solutions and products for lawyers, barristers, government, courts, corporates, academics and students.

In 2019, Thomson Reuters Legal increased head count by 12%, comprising of many legal professionals with extensive experience, including three former judges. We also saw a 20% increase in responses to queries yearon-year for high-quality customer service.

We generated and shared expert analysis of trends impacting the legal profession, used industry-wide as a key resource for strategic decision-making, and continued to receive outstanding client feedback that attests to our deep commitment to our customers.

We were particularly proud with the launch our smart legal research software offering, the new Westlaw. Fostering innovation in the wider legal community is a part of Thomson Reuters DNA. In 2019, our in-house innovation lab in the Pyrmont campus expanded, adding two rooms exclusively for the new Westlaw project. This ongoing commitment to growing knowledge, bringing together 40 employees, incorporated design partner feedback through an ANZ-focused beta design partnership program and resulted in helping independent Australian law firms gain a competitive edge.

We are truly honoured and proud to receive this award for the second consecutive year and look forward to furthering our excellence ininnovation,content,technology,andclient collaboration in 2021 and beyond.

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NZ DEAL FIRM OF THE YEAR

NZ IN-HOUSE TEAM OF THE YEAR

ABOUT THE AWARD

ABOUT THE AWARD

Open to law firms based in New Zealand Judged on the quantity, quality, importance and innovativeness of overall firm involvement in major deals during calendar year 2020.

Open to any in-house legal team in a company or organisation operating in New Zealand.

Judged on responsiveness, efficiency and excellence of internal legal work during calendar year 2020.

WINNER

WINNER

MINTERELLISONRUDDWATTS

SPARK NEW ZEALAND

EXCELLENCE AWARDS

EXCELLENCE AWARD

BUDDLE FINDLAY

FONTERRA IN-HOUSE LEGAL TEAM

RUSSELL MCVEAGH CORPORATE AND M&A - WEBB HENDERSON CORPORATE & COMMERCIAL PRACTICE, CHAPMAN TRIPP

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