Firm PROFILE
Thomsons
Global 2026
Rankings
Leading firm in Global 2026
Ranked Departments
Ranked Departments
Ranked Individuals
Ranked Individuals
Top figures
155
Partners
6
Offices
900
Company Size
Content provided by Thomsons
Contributions and articles
1 Global Practice Guides
11 Articles, Press releases, highlights
Overview
Provided by Thomsons
Thomsons is a major Australian law firm with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Canberra, trusted on matters where complexity, consequence and scrutiny converge.
We advise companies, governments and institutions on matters that demand clear judgement and disciplined execution under pressure.
Our advice is shaped by deep experience within the commercial and regulatory systems our clients operate within. Our role is to support decisive action.
Industry sectors (15)
- Government
- Financial Services
- Defence
- Construction and Infrastructure
- Media
- Energy and Resoures
- Technology and Telecommunications
- Private Markets
- Real Estate
- Education and Research
- Transport and Logistics
- Agribusiness
- Sport and Entertainment
- Retirement Living and Aged Care
- Healthcare and Life Sciences
Capabilities (14)
- Antitrust, Competition and Consumer
- Capital Markets
- Banking and Finance
- Corporate Advisory
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Arbitration, Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Employment and Safety
- Infrastructure, Projects and Construction
- Intellectual Property
- Real Estate
- Tax
- Restructuring, Insolvency and Special Situations
- Technology and Digital Innovation
- Government Regulation and Public Law
Clients (14)
- Kirin
- News Corp
- Commonwealth Bank
- Westpac
- SharonAI
- Gamuda
- Acciona
- Alstom
- Fortescue
- NEC
- Mitsubishi
- LifeStyles Healthcare
- Healius
Key people
Provided by Thomsons
Adrian Tembel
Chief Executive Parter
Loretta Reynolds
Partner
Adam Brooks
Partner
Scott Gibson
Partner
John Emmerig
Partner
Liam Hennessy
Partner
Mandi Jacobson
Partner
Chris Bishop
Partner
Nicholas Antonas
Partner
Work & experience
Provided by Thomsons
Thomsons is recognised for delivering commercially focused legal advice across complex transactions, regulatory mandates and disputes. Our philosophy centres on combining technical excellence with practical, efficient and transparent service, ensuring clients receive high-quality advice aligned with their commercial objectives. We prioritise responsiveness, consistency of delivery and value, supported by strong cultural and operational standards across our national platform.
Notable work
Provided by Thomsons
Reddit High Court challenge
2026OngoingAustralia
Acting for Reddit in High Court challenge to the validity of the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act.
Qoria merger
2025Completed AU$3.0B Australia
Advised online safety company Qoria Ltd on its merger with US-based Aura Consolidated Group Inc.
Mitsubishi class action
OngoingAustralia
Defending Mitsubishi in first of its kind in Australia class action over fuel consumption labelling.
Ranked Offices at Thomsons
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Ranked Departments at Thomsons (5)
Ranked Individuals at Thomsons (7)
Asia-Pacific Region
Brett Boon
Gaming & Gambling
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Australia
David Schiavello
Corporate/M&A
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Scott Gibson
Corporate/M&A
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John Emmerig
Dispute Resolution
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Bronwyn Lincoln
Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
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Michael Bowen
Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
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Kerry Awerbuch
Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
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All Contributions (1)
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Top figures
155
Partners
6
Offices
900
Company Size
Content provided by Thomsons
Articles, Highlights and Press Releases
11 items provided by Thomsons
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