Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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Awarded leading firm in Global 2026
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Overview
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Chief Executive Officer & Senior Partner: Gavin MacLaren
Number of partners: 120
Number of lawyers: 600+
Languages: Afrikaans, Arabic, Bahasa (Indonesian), Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), Danish, Dutch, Estonian, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai
Firm Overview:
Corrs Chambers Westgarth is Australia’s leading independent law firm.
The firm provides exceptional legal services across the full spectrum of matters, including major transactions, projects and significant disputes, offering strategic advice on its clients’ most challenging issues.
With more than 175 years of history and a talented and diverse team of over 1000 people, Corrs Chambers Westgarth prides itself on its client-focused approach and commitment to excellence. Its fundamental ambition is the success of the firm’s clients, and this is reflected in everything Corrs Chambers Westgarth does.
Corrs Chambers Westgarth advises on the most significant global matters and connect with the best lawyers internationally to provide its clients with the right team for every engagement. The firm is also at the forefront of some of the most high-profile public international law matters in its region, assisting governments and corporations with the resolution of highly complex cross-border disputes.
Corrs Chambers Westgarth is the firm of choice for many of the world’s leading organisations, with its people consistently recognised for providing outstanding client service and delivering exceptional results.
The firm’s quality, integrity and independence have enabled it to form strong long-term relationships with leading law firms around the world.
It participates in the most significant global matters and connects with the best lawyers internationally to provide Corrs Chambers Westgarth clients with the right team for every engagement.
The firm is also at the forefront of some of the most high-profile public international law matters in its region, assisting governments and corporations with the resolution of highly complex cross-border disputes.
Main Areas of Practice:
Corrs is recognised for its depth of expertise across a number of sectors including:
■ Energy & Resources
■ Technology, Media & Telecommunications
■ Financial Services
■ Life Sciences
■ Consumer & Retail
■ Transport & Logistics
■ Real Estate
■ Construction & Infrastructure
■ Food & Agribusiness
■ Government
■ Health & Aged Care
Ranked Offices
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Australia - Head office
New South Wales
Level 37 Quay Quarter Tower 50 Bridge Street Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2000, Sydney
Australia
Queensland
Level 42, One One One Eagle St, 111 Eagle Street, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, QLD 4000, Brisbane
Victoria
Level 41 120 Collins Street , Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, VIC 3000, Melbourne
Western Australia
Level 6, Brookfield Place Tower 2, 123 St Georges Terrace, Perth, Western Australia, Australia, WA 6000, Perth
Papua New Guinea
National Capital District
Level 3, Deloitte Haus MacGregor Street , Port Moresby, National Capital District, Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby
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Articles, highlights and press releases
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Leading tax partner Cameron Blackwood to join Corrs
Corrs Chambers Westgarth has today announced that leading tax practitioner Cameron Blackwood will join the firm as a partner, based in Sydney.
Corrs further strengthens industrial relations offering with new partner
Australia’s leading independent law firm, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, has announced that Giacomo Giorgi will join the Corrs partnership on 1 July.
Corrs announces partnership promotions
Australia’s leading independent law firm, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, has announced that Michelle Gordon, Kate Donald and Jey Nandacumaran have been promoted to the partnership, effective 1 July 2023.
Financial Times names Corrs Most Innovative Law Firm in the Asia-Pacific region
Corrs Chambers Westgarth has been named the Most Innovative Law Firm Headquartered in Asia-Pacific at the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Asia-Pacific Awards 2023.
M&A activity to rebound, Australia set to benefit from dislocation: Corrs
Despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and a tightening economy, the Australian M&A market is predicted to rebound in the year ahead, according to Corrs Chambers Westgarth’s M&A 2023 Outlook report.
Global law firms unite to launch the Business and Human Rights Lawyers Association
Twenty-two leading global law firms, including Australia’s leading independent law firm, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, announced today the launch of the Business and Human Rights Lawyers Association (BHRLA).
Corrs launches Essential ESG podcast to help business leaders address critical ESG issues
Australia’s leading independent law firm, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, has launched Essential ESG, a podcast that breaks down topical issues affecting the rapidly evolving environmental, social and governance (ESG) landscape in Australia and beyond.
Corrs promotes eight to partnership
Australia’s leading independent law firm, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, has today announced that eight have been promoted to the partnership, effective 1 July 2022.
Chambers names Corrs as Australian Law Firm of the Year
Australia’s leading independent law firm, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, has been named Australian Law Firm of the Year at the 2022 Chambers Asia Pacific & Greater China Region Awards this evening.
Corrs further boosts banking, finance and projects capabilities with additional senior appointments
Australia’s leading independent law firm, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, has today announced that experienced practitioners James Abbott and Simon Huxley are joining the firm.
Corrs hires leading banking and finance specialist Adam Stapledon
Australia’s leading independent law firm, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, has today announced that prominent banking and finance practitioner Adam Stapledon is joining the firm, based in Sydney.
Corrs appoints Tracey Greenaway and Anthony Lepere as ENR partners
Australia’s leading independent law firm, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, has today announced that it has appointed two new partners to its Energy & Natural Resources practice, with Tracey Greenaway joining the firm in Perth and Anthony Lepere joining in Melbourne.
Corrs launches ESG guide for General Counsel
Australia’s leading independent law firm, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, has launched a guide to help General Counsel (GC) navigate the growing complexity of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations.
Two industrial relations experts to join Corrs
Australia’s leading independent law firm, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, has today announced that prominent employment and labour practitioners Kirsty Faichen and Anthony Longland are joining the firm as partners.
Corrs welcomes financial services regulatory specialist Steven Rice as partner
Australia’s leading independent law firm, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, has today announced that financial services regulatory specialist Steven Rice has joined the firm as a partner. Steven is based in Sydney and is part of Corrs’ Financial Sponsors Group (FSG).
Corrs hires team of six corporate and banking partners
Australia’s leading independent law firm, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, today welcomes six new partners to the firm. The team comprises four corporate partners and two banking and finance partners, based in Sydney.
Anthony Arrow and Jennee Chan join Corrs partnership
Anthony Arrow and Jennee Chan join Corrs partnership
Corrs promotes seven to partnership
Corrs promotes seven to partnership
Leading tax partner Cameron Blackwood to join Corrs
Corrs Chambers Westgarth has today announced that leading tax practitioner Cameron Blackwood will join the firm as a partner, based in Sydney.
Corrs further strengthens industrial relations offering with new partner
Australia’s leading independent law firm, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, has announced that Giacomo Giorgi will join the Corrs partnership on 1 July.
Corrs announces partnership promotions
Australia’s leading independent law firm, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, has announced that Michelle Gordon, Kate Donald and Jey Nandacumaran have been promoted to the partnership, effective 1 July 2023.
Financial Times names Corrs Most Innovative Law Firm in the Asia-Pacific region
Corrs Chambers Westgarth has been named the Most Innovative Law Firm Headquartered in Asia-Pacific at the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Asia-Pacific Awards 2023.
M&A activity to rebound, Australia set to benefit from dislocation: Corrs
Despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and a tightening economy, the Australian M&A market is predicted to rebound in the year ahead, according to Corrs Chambers Westgarth’s M&A 2023 Outlook report.
Global law firms unite to launch the Business and Human Rights Lawyers Association
Twenty-two leading global law firms, including Australia’s leading independent law firm, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, announced today the launch of the Business and Human Rights Lawyers Association (BHRLA).
Corrs launches Essential ESG podcast to help business leaders address critical ESG issues
Australia’s leading independent law firm, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, has launched Essential ESG, a podcast that breaks down topical issues affecting the rapidly evolving environmental, social and governance (ESG) landscape in Australia and beyond.
Corrs promotes eight to partnership
Australia’s leading independent law firm, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, has today announced that eight have been promoted to the partnership, effective 1 July 2022.
Chambers names Corrs as Australian Law Firm of the Year
Australia’s leading independent law firm, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, has been named Australian Law Firm of the Year at the 2022 Chambers Asia Pacific & Greater China Region Awards this evening.
Corrs further boosts banking, finance and projects capabilities with additional senior appointments
Australia’s leading independent law firm, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, has today announced that experienced practitioners James Abbott and Simon Huxley are joining the firm.
Corrs hires leading banking and finance specialist Adam Stapledon
Australia’s leading independent law firm, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, has today announced that prominent banking and finance practitioner Adam Stapledon is joining the firm, based in Sydney.
Corrs appoints Tracey Greenaway and Anthony Lepere as ENR partners
Australia’s leading independent law firm, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, has today announced that it has appointed two new partners to its Energy & Natural Resources practice, with Tracey Greenaway joining the firm in Perth and Anthony Lepere joining in Melbourne.
Corrs launches ESG guide for General Counsel
Australia’s leading independent law firm, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, has launched a guide to help General Counsel (GC) navigate the growing complexity of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations.
Two industrial relations experts to join Corrs
Australia’s leading independent law firm, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, has today announced that prominent employment and labour practitioners Kirsty Faichen and Anthony Longland are joining the firm as partners.
Corrs welcomes financial services regulatory specialist Steven Rice as partner
Australia’s leading independent law firm, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, has today announced that financial services regulatory specialist Steven Rice has joined the firm as a partner. Steven is based in Sydney and is part of Corrs’ Financial Sponsors Group (FSG).
Corrs hires team of six corporate and banking partners
Australia’s leading independent law firm, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, today welcomes six new partners to the firm. The team comprises four corporate partners and two banking and finance partners, based in Sydney.
Anthony Arrow and Jennee Chan join Corrs partnership
Anthony Arrow and Jennee Chan join Corrs partnership
Corrs promotes seven to partnership
Corrs promotes seven to partnership