Ranking tables

Government | Asia-Pacific

Australia

Rankings overview for Departments

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Band 1

  1. Anthony Willis
    Anthony Willis Maddocks13 Years Ranked
  2. Caroline BushClayton Utz
  3. Paul Vane-TempestAshurst
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Band 3

  1. Kevin Arkwright Norton Rose Fulbright14 Years Ranked
  2. Angela SummersbyAshurst
  3. Ashley TsacalosClayton Utz
  4. Graham ReadClayton Utz
  5. Sarah Ross-SmithAshurst
4

Band 4

  1. Andrew Rentoul MinterEllison9 Years Ranked
  2. Jared Heath Corrs Chambers Westgarth5 Years Ranked
  3. John Tuck King & Wood Mallesons13 Years Ranked
  4. Kylie Diwell MinterEllison2 Years Ranked
  5. Pria O'Sullivan
    Pria O'Sullivan Maddocks5 Years Ranked
  6. Richard Morrison Norton Rose Fulbright7 Years Ranked
  7. Angie FreemanClayton Utz
  8. Barry DunphyClayton Utz
  9. Ben DubeSparke Helmore
  10. Cain SibleyClayton Utz
  11. Jamie DoranClayton Utz
  12. Jane HiderKing & Wood Mallesons
  13. Jon LovellAshurst
  14. Lenny LeerdamKeypoint Law
  15. Rachael LewisKing & Wood Mallesons
  16. Tony WoodsLander & Rogers

All Departments profiles

1

Band 1

  1. MinterEllison
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    MinterEllison
    Government
    2025 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked
    MinterEllison maintains a standout practice, prominently active at both Commonwealth and state levels, particularly where major social, transport or technology infrastructure projects are concerned. The team is regularly engaged on the most complex or potentially contentious issues, especially in such sensitive sectors as employment, health, immigration and taxation. The firm is also renowned for its handling of transactions involving the transfer of large-scale government assets.
  2. Ashurst
    Government
    2025 | Band 1
  3. Clayton Utz
    Government
    2025 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Allens
    2
    Allens
    Government
    2025 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
    Allens has an established reputation in this sphere, underpinned by noted strength in the infrastructure and procurement arenas. The firm is also a prominent actor on major government asset sales and privatisations, first-to-market transactions and urban renewal projects, and is regularly engaged to provide support in respect of royal commissions, other official inquiries and litigation. The team advises government bodies at both a federal and state level.
  2. Corrs Chambers Westgarth
    2
    Corrs Chambers Westgarth
    Government
    2025 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
    Corrs Chambers Westgarth provides a respected offering, covering a diverse range of government work that includes major infrastructure and procurement projects, complex litigation and assistance with inquiries and commissions. The firm is active at Commonwealth, state and local levels, attracting especially strong praise for its work on behalf of state government bodies. The team is experienced acting on significant energy project mandates but is also known for both its regulatory expertise and its advice on such areas as employment, planning and the environment.
  3. Maddocks
    2
    Maddocks
    Government
    2025 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
    Maddocks is noted for its deep-rooted understanding - often based on in-house experience - of policy and regulatory issues within government. The firm boasts a strong track record of representing clients at Commonwealth, state and local levels and acts particularly frequently for Victoria and New South Wales-based entities. The team is also noted for being a leading choice for Commonwealth Government advice.
  4. Norton Rose Fulbright
    2
    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Government
    2025 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
    Norton Rose Fulbright maintains an established team noted both for its regular representation of Commonwealth Government bodies and for its prominence on numerous state government panels, most notably in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland. The practice offers a broad range of capabilities but stands out for particular expertise in the areas of litigation, procurement and ICT-related issues, as well as investigations, transportation and development projects.
  5. King & Wood Mallesons
    Government
    2025 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Gilbert + Tobin
    3
    Gilbert + Tobin
    Government
    2025 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Gilbert + Tobin's growing Government department boasts expertise across the entire practice area, including in procurement processes, major infrastructure projects - especially in the technology sphere - and commissions and inquiries. The firm regularly advises an array of government departments and agencies, as well as private sector clients who are engaging with state actors.
  2. Herbert Smith Freehills
    3
    Herbert Smith Freehills
    Government
    2025 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked
    Herbert Smith Freehills maintains a well-resourced practice, principally focussed on high-value commercial transactions for major state government clients. The team is particularly noted for its handling of major public projects in the health, social housing and transportation sectors. The practice is also recommended for capabilities in the procurement, planning and environment, and PPP spheres.
  3. McCullough Robertson
    3
    McCullough Robertson
    Government
    2025 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked
    McCullough Robertson is recognised for its leading Queensland offering for state government and local authority clients undertaking major public works projects. The firm is frequently sought out by major departments of other East Coast state governments in project development and administrative matters, most notably in relation to resources, energy and transport infrastructure.
  4. Lander & Rogers
    Government
    2025 | Band 3
  5. Sparke Helmore
    Government
    2025 | Band 3