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Partners

Balance

"I do think we provide a work/life balance, but like anywhere in life, those who really want to succeed put in extra work and when you do this, it reduces the time you have to spend on other things.

Sparke Helmore gives people a choice and we don't expect too much from our lawyers. Extra effort rather than hours is what we are looking for. What the future holds is not just from a work perspective, it's from a family perspective as well. Family is definitely a consideration. The firm sees the importance of people being happy in their personal life and how both work life and home life can impact on each other."
Michael Dwyer, Partner

Path to Partnership

"Responsibility is given to lawyers at Sparkes early in their career. I like the fact that you are expected to propose answers, draft advice, and get involved with clients - and you are assisted by experienced practitioners in this regard.

Fulfilment has come to me through rotating through a number of different practice groups ... a year's secondment with a major client and my present work in the Firm's Workplace Relations Safety and Environment practice group. I never expected to be at the one firm for my legal career, it's now hard to imagine otherwise."
Roland Hassall, Partner

Work impact

"We are one of the most highly regarded firms amongst service providers for NRMA. What stands out for our teams is that we are client-focused and accessible.

We spend time explaining to claims staff in a language they understand, and we get them involved in files. All this enhances the firm's reputation, and we are regarded as the pre-eminent firm in CTP."
Jann Gardner, Local Managing Partner