Kennedys recognised as one of Australia’s top law firms in inaugural list

Kennedys has been named in Australasian Lawyer’s inaugural ‘Law Firms of the Year’ list of the most influential legal firms in the Australian market.

The independent review analysed how firms had performed over the last 18 months in the areas of recruitment, diversity, employee retention, client growth, financial performance and providing a unique value propositions. Following an extensive review process, 24 firms were named as the top law firms in Australia for 2024, with Australasian Lawyer writing that they had stood out due to their notable progress, excellent client service, commitment to ethical standards, and going above and beyond to help their clients navigate the challenging economic environment.

Jonathan Wyatt, Australian Managing Partner comments: “Adding the Law Firm of the Year recognition to our Fast Firm and Employer of Choice accolades in the same calendar year reflects the outstanding work all of our team are doing to support our clients and our on-going growth plans in Australia, and is something we can all be proud of.”

The trio of Australasian Lawyer awards in 2024 follows ongoing strategic expansion of our Australian offering and depth, including the recent hiring of three new partners and a 16-strong team in Melbourne to bolster our growing Australian insurance practice in key areas, and the promotion of two new partners in our annual promotions round.

The full report is available here.