Australia's law firm rankings
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Pick an area of law and a city to see the highest-rated firms.
Our editors' top picks across practice areas, chosen on verified facts. Always labelled, and shown separately from our data-ranked lists.
Immigration and migration law
Melbourne VIC · Sydney NSW · Brisbane QLD + more
Lawyer-led migration practice with offices in nine Australian cities, covering every visa pathway from partner and skilled visas to appeals.
View profileCriminal law · Traffic law
Sydney NSW · Canberra ACT · Perth WA + more
Specialist criminal and traffic defence practice with offices in Sydney, Canberra, Perth and Northern NSW.
View profileImmigration law · Commercial law
East Melbourne VIC
Lawyer-led migration practice covering skilled, employer-sponsored, family and business visas, as well as appeals.
View profileEach practice area has city-by-city rankings, typical fees and what to expect.
Car Accident LawyersCTP and motor accident claims
Commercial & Business LawyersBusiness contracts, disputes and transactions
Construction LawyersBuilding disputes and construction contracts
Conveyancers & Conveyancing LawyersProperty transfers, contracts and settlement
Criminal LawyersCriminal charges, bail and court defence
Defamation LawyersDefamation claims and concerns notices
Employment LawyersUnfair dismissal, workplace disputes and contracts
Family LawyersSeparation, divorce, parenting and property settlement
Immigration LawyersVisas, visa refusals and citizenship
Intellectual Property LawyersTrade marks, copyright and IP disputes
Litigation LawyersCivil disputes and court proceedings
Medical Negligence LawyersMedical negligence claims
Notaries PublicNotarising and apostilling documents for overseas use
Personal Injury & Compensation LawyersInjury compensation claims
Property LawyersProperty disputes, leases and developments
Tax LawyersATO disputes and tax structuring
TPD & Superannuation Claim LawyersTPD and income protection claims
Traffic & Drink Driving LawyersDrink driving, licence and traffic charges
Will Dispute LawyersContesting and defending wills
Wills & Estates LawyersWills, estate planning and probate
Workers Compensation LawyersWorkplace injury claimsRankings for every capital city and major regional centre, grouped by state and territory.
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Choose a lawyer in Australia with 10 checks, from a current practising certificate and specialist accreditation to written costs disclosure over $750.
A lawyer in Australia commonly costs $250 to $750 an hour plus GST, and partners $900 or more. Fixed fees, no win no fee, costs disclosure and bill disputes.
Free legal advice in Australia comes from legal aid phone lines, 160+ community legal centres and court duty lawyers. Numbers and services for every state.
No win no fee lawyers charge fees only if you win, plus an uplift capped at 25% of those fees. Caps by state, disbursements, risks and questions to ask.
A lawyer is anyone admitted to practise. A solicitor runs your matter; a barrister is the court advocate a solicitor briefs. Roles, fees and when you need each.
Australia's top-tier law firms are the "Big Six" full-service commercial firms plus firms often grouped with them. Offices, history and focus, as at 2026.
Best Law Firms Australia is an online guide that compares Australian law firms by practice area and city, using a published ranking methodology. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. Our rankings are updated at least every six months, and firms can request corrections through our contact page. Learn more about us.