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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 ninth office in Darwin.

We cover five key areas of law – Corporate & Commercial, Commercial Insurance, Government, 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 900 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.

Awards

Finalist, Intellectual Property Partner of the Year, Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards 2019

Finalist, Insurance Partner of the Year, Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards 2019

Finalist, Workplace Health and Safety Relations Partner of the Year, Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards 2019

Finalist, Law Firm Leader of the Year (>200 lawyers), Australasian Law Awards 2019

Finalist, Law Firm of the Year, Australasian Law Awards 2019

Finalist, Insurance Specialist Firm of the Year, Australasian Law Awards 2019

Finalist, Litigation and Workplace Relations, Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards 2019

Winner, Insurance, Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards 2018

Winner, Government, Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards 2018

Law Firm of the Year, Australasian Law Awards 2018

Insurance Specialist Firm of the Year, Australasian Law Awards 2018

Winner, Insurance, Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards 2018

Winner, Government, Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards 2018

Law Firm of the Year, Occupational Health & Safety Law, Best Lawyers in Australia 2019

Lawyer of the Year, Occupational Health & Safety Law (Adelaide and Melbourne), Best Lawyers in Australia 2019

Listed, Best Lawyers in Australia 2019

Listed, Insurance, 2018 Chambers Asia-Pacific Guide

Listed, Government, 2018 Chambers Asia-Pacific Guide

Recommended, IT & Telecoms, 2018 Legal 500 Asia Pacific

Recommended, Intellectual Property, 2018 Legal 500 Asia Pacific

Recommended, Insurance, 2018 Legal 500 Asia Pacific

Recommended, Banking and Finance, 2018 Legal 500 Asia Pacific

Listed, Highly recommended, 2018 Asialaw Profiles

Finalist, Partner of the Year, 2017 Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards

Finalist, Workplace Relations and Employment Team of the Year, 2017 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards

Finalist, Intellectual Property Team of the Year, 2017 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards

Finalist, Government Team of the Year, 2017 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards

Finalist, Dispute Resolution Team of the Year, 2017 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards

Finalist, Business Development Professional of the Year, 2017 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards

Winner, Partner of the Year, 2017 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards

Winner, 2017 Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards

Winner, Insurance Specialist Firm of the Year, 2017 Australasian Law Awards

Winner, Workplace Relations Partner of the Year, 2017 Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards

Listed, 2018 Best Lawyers in Australia

Finalist, Law Firm of the Year, 2017 Australasian Law Awards

Finalist, 2017 Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards

Winner, Best Law Firm in New South Wales, 2017 IP Excellence Awards

Listed, 2017 WTR 1000

Recommended, Banking and Finance, 2017 Legal 500

Recommended, Commercial Insurance, 2017 Legal 500

Recommended, Intellectual Property Technology, 2017 Legal 500

Recommended, Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution, 2017 Legal 500

Listed, Insurance, 2017 Chambers Asia-Pacific

Winner, 2016 Australasian Lawyer Innovative Firms

Winner, Partner of the Year, 2016 Women in Law Awards

Finalist, Workplace Relations and Employment Team of the Year, 2016 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards

Finalist, Intellectual Property Team of the Year, 2016 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards

Finalist, Law Firm of the Year, Australasian Law Awards 2016

Winner, Insurance Specialist Firm of the Year, Australasian Law Awards 2016

Winner, Intellectual Property Partner of the Year, Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards 2016

Finalist, Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards 2016

Listed, WTR 1000 2016

Finalist, Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards 2015

Recommended, Banking and Finance, 2016 Legal 500

Recommended, Corporate and M&A, 2016 Legal 500

Recommended, Insurance, 2016 Legal 500 Directory

Recommended, Restructuring and Insolvency, 2016 Legal 500 Directory

Recommended, TMT, 2016 Legal 500 Directory

Finalist, Pro Bono Program of the Year, Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards 2015

Finalist, Government Team of the Year, Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards 2015

Finalist, Intellectual Property Team, Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards 2015

Finalist, Transaction Team of the Year, Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards 2015

Finalist, 2015 Legal Innovation Index

Recommended, Doyle's Guide Leading Trademark Law Firm – 2015

Recommended, Doyle's Guide Leading Employment Law Firm – 2015, 2014, 2013 & 2012

Recommended, Doyle's Guide Leading Planning Law Firm – 2015, 2014 & 2013

Recommended, Doyle's Guide Leading Construction Law Firm – 2015

Finalist, Australasian Law Awards, Insurance Specialist Firm of the Year 2015

Finalist, Australasian Law Awards, Australian Law Firm of the Year (250-500 lawyers) 2015

Listed, WTR 1000 2015

Winner, ALPMA NSW Firm of the Year 2014

Winner, Australasian Lawyer, Employer of Choice and Access to Technology awards 2014

Winner, Corporate INTL Magazine, Venture Capital and Mining & Resources Law Firm of the Year 2014

Winner, Global 100, Venture Capital Law Firm of the Year 2014

Winner, M&A Today Global Awards, Australian Venture Capital Law Firm of the Year 2014

Winner, Acquisition International M&A Awards, Australian Dealmaker of the Year 2014

Winner, 7th Annual Lawtech Awards, Legal IT Team of the Year 2012

Winner, Knowlist Awards, Business Innovation Award 2013

Winner, Global Law Experts Practice Area Awards, Mining Law Firm of the Year in Australia 2013 & 2012

Winner, Corporate Intl Magazine, Government Law Firm of the Year in Australia 2013 & 2012

Winner, Corporate Intl Magazine, Mining Law Firm of the Year in Australia 2013 & 2012

Winner, Corporate Intl Magazine, Venture Capital Law Firm of the Year in Australia 2013 & 2012

Winner, ALB Insurance Specialist Firm of the Year 2013 & 2011

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