McCullough Robertson

Established in 1926

Chair of Partners: Kristan Conlon

Managing Partners: Damien Clarke and Guy Humble

Number of partners: 56

Number of lawyers: 205

McCullough Robertson (McR) is a leading independent full-service Australian law firm, providing exceptional legal services to clients across every State and Territory, as well as internationally. Since 1926, McR has prided itself on building deep and enduring partnerships with clients, taking the time to truly understand their businesses and what motivates them to succeed.

With a team of over 400, McR operates as a full-service firm, providing comprehensive support across all client operations. Proudly serving both national and international clients, McR combines high-value, hands-on service delivery with the strength and resources of one of Australia's largest independent law firms. Many of McR’s partners have international experience, ensuring a genuine understanding of their global clients' needs.

As the firm moves deeper into the 21st century, clients can be assured that McR will be a reliable, approachable, and expert partner, always by their side. The firm is committed to supporting clients through every challenge, employing down-to-earth, reliable people who are leading in their field.

Clients value the firm’s authenticity, dependability, and practical approach to providing advice and support that aligns with their values and business objectives. More than just legal advisers, McR builds lasting partnerships, ensuring that clients have the support they need, when they need it.

Together, they navigate the constant changes of the legal landscape, helping clients achieve success.

McR advises banks, lenders, borrowers, and government entities on strategic and project objectives. Renowned for quality and efficiency, the team handles complex commercial transactions nationally and internationally, offering expertise across various financial structures and fostering collaborative partnerships.

Recognised for technical excellence and client-focused service in construction law, delivering commercially realistic outcomes. The firm works with project owners, contractors, and suppliers in the infrastructure sector, anticipating project needs and managing risks.

One of the largest in Australia, renowned both nationally and internationally for delivering high-quality, tailored advice. The team fosters long-term relationships with clients, providing guidance to boards and management to ensure compliance with regulatory obligations and advising on complex mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.\

Has extensive experience advising customers and suppliers of IT&T goods and services. Delivering creative solutions to commercial issues, the team supports clients at the intersection of emerging technology and industry. The team also advises on intellectual property management, ensuring effective protection and commercialisation of assets.

Serves both private and public sector clients with a strong reputation across all levels of government, as well as in the health, transport, aged care, resources, education, retail and financial services sectors. Their approachable experts have significant expertise in industrial relations, employment disputes and strategic planning, serving clients nationally.

Combines extensive insurance industry experience with legal expertise. With experience in transactional, corporate, compliance work, and dispute resolution, the team advises public and private corporations, insurers, brokers, claims managers, and loss adjusters.

McR delivers results aligned with clients' commercial objectives, representing corporate and government entities. The team provides tailored solutions, manages risk, and advocates for alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and expert determination, to avoid litigation.

Delivers approvals for major projects while navigating regulatory and environmental challenges. With an understanding of Queensland’s legislative landscape, the firm advises mining and energy companies on environmental approvals and compliance strategies.

Excels in resolving complex tax disputes and advising on tax structuring, design, and the implementation of tax-effective restructures and group reorganisations. They also assist with mergers, acquisitions, fundraisings, asset protection, and business succession. Serving diverse clients, the team delivers tailored, commercially focused solutions that align with business goals and withstand tax authority scrutiny.

Recognised as a top-tier real estate practice, advises property developers, renewable energy projects, and government bodies on real estate transactions. The firm has established trusted partnerships with international developers and funds, ensuring smooth collaboration throughout the process.

Advises on complex environmental aspects of property, energy and resources and infrastructure projects, regulatory approval and legal risk mitigation for our private sector clients, governments and major industries across Australia.

McR has extensive experience across the following industry groups. For more information, please visit our website - Expertise - McCullough Robertson Lawyers

1. Resources & renewables
2. Food & Agribusiness
3. Technology, Media and Telecommunications
4. Government (Local, State and Commonwealth)
5. McR Private
6. Community Housing