Today, Best Lawyers released the 2023 edition of Best Lawyer in Australia, recognising 223 MinterEllison practitioners as Australia's Best Lawyer.

Twelve MinterEllison practitioners are named Lawyer of the Year across a range of practice areas and offices.

The firm is also recognised as Law Firm of the Year in two categories: Construction/Infrastructure law and Labour/Employment law.

Best Lawyers in Australia is published each year. It is one of the most respected peer review global publications of the legal profession. The publication is widely regarded by clients and legal professionals.

Lawyers of the Year

12 MinterEllison lawyers are recognised as 'Lawyer of the Year in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in Australia.

• Adrian Varrasso: Tax law, Melbourne
• Amanda Story: Corporate/Governance practice, Canberra
• Christina Graves: Privacy and Data Security law, Canberra
• Edward Campbell: Real Property law, Canberra
• Darren Sumich: Banking and Finance law, Brisbane
• Deanna McMaster: Occupational Health and Safety law, Brisbane
• Julie Whitehead: Water law, Brisbane
• Kathryn Finlayson: Competition law, Brisbane
• John Prevost: Retirement Villages and Senior Living law, Perth
• Kathy Reid: Employee Benefits law, Perth
• Matthew Knox: Regulatory practice, Perth
• Rhys Guild: Customs and Excise law, Sydney

Best Law Firm of the Year for Specific Expertise

Best Lawyers has recognised MinterEllison as Australia's leading Law Firm of the Year for expertise in:

• Construction/Infrastructure law
• Labour and employment law

Best Lawyers – Ones to Watch

In a new category – Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch – 3 MinterEllison lawyers are recognised:

• Sudharshan Senathiraja: Equity capital markets, Melbourne
• Keith Tan: Mergers and acquisitions, Melbourne
• Teresa Pang: Real property, Sydney

Virginia Briggs, CEO and Managing Partner said, "Peer recognition is one of the most powerful and credible forms of endorsement. Our focus remains on providing clients exceptional service, expert insight and commercial advice. I am very proud of the individuals and teams recognised as the best of the best in the 2023 Best Lawyers."

223 MinterEllison practitioners are named in the Best Lawyers 2023 edition.