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We're excited to share that Sparke Helmore has climbed to 16th place in the annual Lawyers Weekly Top 25 Attraction Firms, a significant jump from last year's 32nd ranking!

This recognition is based on the Legal Firm of Choice Survey, a key industry standard that identifies the most sought-after legal practices across Australia. The survey was conducted between 30 January and 13 February 2025 and collected 434 responses from legal professionals currently working in private practice, gaining insights into their career priorities and perceptions of top employers. The ranking is determined by responses to the question, 'Which legal firms would you consider a move to if you ever decided to leave your current organisation?'

Being recognised in this ranking reflects Sparke Helmore’s strong reputation and commitment to fostering an exceptional workplace culture. We’re proud to be considered a top workplace for legal professionals and remain dedicated to attracting and retaining the best talent in the industry.

National Managing Partner Andrew White says that the ranking comes as no surprise.

‘Sparke Helmore Lawyers has seen a remarkable surge in attracting top legal talent, thanks to our strong Employee Value Proposition (EVP). Over the past 18 months, the firm has achieved exceptional growth in our Corporate & Commercial and Workplace practice groups, which are strategic priorities for us. Additionally, we continue to consolidate our strong reputation within the Government and Insurance markets. This growth has attracted 17 lateral partners who recognise the outstanding platform we have built on top of 10 internal promotions to partner in the same period.

Whilst we take our work and clients very seriously, we maintain a down-to-earth and authentic approach, creating a welcoming and supportive culture from the top down. Open and transparent communication is a cornerstone, fostering collaboration and ensuring that everyone feels valued. Our flat management structure ensures accessible partners who genuinely care about their teams.

With a growth mindset and a genuine culture of kindness, Sparke Helmore provides exceptional quality work and clear career paths, making it an attractive destination for ambitious lawyers.’

Click here to view the rankings.

About Sparke Helmore

We’ve come a long way since our doors first opened in the Hunter in 1882.  We’ve had an office in Sydney since the ‘60s and we recently opened our tenth office in Cairns.

We cover six key areas of law – Corporate & Commercial, Commercial Insurance, Government, Property Environment & Finance, Statutory Lines of Insurance and Workplace – with more than 30 specialised areas of expertise. We’re a truly national, full service and proudly Australian firm that delivers results through deep collaboration with our clients. Wherever our clients need us, that’s where we’ll be.

Covering a big country needs a big team—we’re more than 880 people now and still growing. And in true Australian spirit, we’re friendly, approachable and easy to work with. And when you work with one of us, you get the expertise of all of us.

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