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SHOWCASING THE TOP LAW FIRMS IN MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

Melbourne hosts several top-tier law firms recognized for their expertise across various legal domains. Here are some of the most prominent firms:

Freehills -A member of Australia’s ‘Big Six’, this firm is renowned for its excellence in commercial law and litigation, with 162 lawyers recognized in the 2024 Best Lawyers list.

King & Wood Mallesons – Known for handling high-profile transactions, including advising on Afterpay’s $39 billion acquisition by Square Inc.

Allens – A leading firm in Australia, Allens is known for its work in corporate law and has a significant presence in Melbourne.

Maddocks – With over 500 lawyers, Maddocks has shown significant growth, particularly in government, health, real estate, education, infrastructure, and technology sectors.

Lawyers are important in Australia for several key reasons:

Lawyers help maintain the legal system by ensuring that laws are followed and applied fairly. They defend the principles of justice and equality under the law.

Lawyers advocate for individuals’ rights, ensuring people have access to fair treatment, especially when dealing with the police, government, or employers.

They help people understand complex legal issues, documents, and processes. This guidance is essential for making informed decisions in both personal and business matters.

In both civil and criminal cases, lawyers represent clients to argue their case, present evidence, and ensure due process is followed.

Lawyers prepare contracts, wills, agreements, and other documents to make sure they are legally sound and enforceable.

Resolving Disputes: Lawyers assist in resolving disputes through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation, often helping avoid lengthy or costly court proceedings.

The most common types of lawyers in Australia

Solicitors – Provide legal advice to clients. Prepare legal documents such as contracts, wills, and leases. May represent clients in lower courts.

Family Lawyers – Deal with divorce, child custody, property settlements, and domestic violence matters.

Corporate/Commercial Lawyers – Advise businesses on mergers, contracts, intellectual property, and compliance with corporate laws.

Property Lawyers – Handle transactions like buying or selling real estate. Deal with land disputes, leases, and property development.

Employment Lawyers – Focus on workplace issues such as unfair dismissal, discrimination, and employment contracts.

Immigration Lawyers – Assist with visa applications, permanent residency, citizenship, and appeals against immigration decisions.

Wills and Estates Lawyers – Help draft wills and manage estates after someone has passed away. Deal with probate and disputes over inheritances.

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