Hall & Wilcox
Leaders in Commercial Law
Hall & Wilcox is a full-service commercial law firm recognised by our clients, our people, and in our market for the distinct commerciality of our services, the excellence of our advice and the relationships we have with our clients.
We’re passionate about our clients and our work. Everything we do is measured against our clients’ objectives.
The quality of our technical advice and service delivery is without compromise. We invest in the best possible systems and staff to guarantee consistently high standards in everything we do.
Service areas
With 29 partners and over 220 employees, the firm has strength in most areas of commercial practice including accident compensation litigation; banking and finance; commercial dispute resolution; competition and consumer law; corporate and commercial law; employment law; environment and sustainability; financial services law; insurance law; intellectual property law; private clients; property, planning and construction; superannuation and taxation law.
We also have experience in specific industries and sectors such as agribusiness; banking and financial services; education and training; franchising, retail & distribution; and technology, amongst others. This means that we have the knowledge to advise clients not only on legal issues but also from an industry perspective.
Outstanding service
We understand your business and industry … we participate in industry, we make it our business to know your business, and we take a commercial approach. This means that our services and advice meet your needs and reflect your world.
We have depth and breadth of expertise and experience … our extensive expertise and experience across all key areas and sectors ensures that you can be confident that you will receive the best possible services and advice and that you have the right person or team working for you.
We speak your language … our advice and documents are simple and straightforward, and we provide commercial, tailored advice that meets your requirements.
We provide real value … we know price is important, and we know lawyers can be expensive. We work with clients to ensure that they are receiving value for the services we provide, we are cost conscious, and we offer alternative billing arrangements to provide our clients cost certainty.
We work together … we work collaboratively to provide a seamless service across all areas of the firm. Client relationships and engagements are managed by a client relationship or matter partner, so clients don’t waste time and money on overlapping communication between lawyers.
We get along … our culture is what makes our firm different. We care, we are cost conscious, we are user-friendly, we collaborate and we have a collegiate nature. It is this culture that allows us to walk in our client’s shoes and appreciate their needs. Our culture makes your relationship with Hall & Wilcox a positive one.
You can rely on us … we know clients need lawyers that are dependable and who respond. We are committed to communicating effectively and always keeping clients up to date. We will respond to queries and we can be relied on.
National focus
While Hall & Wilcox is head-quartered in Melbourne, we are focused and committed to servicing our clients nationally. Where matters are interstate, we ‘fly in and fly out’ where necessary.
Our one-office structure ensures clients are serviced efficiently and effectively - all the experts are in one location. The structure also often provides cost benefits for clients.
Internationally, Hall & Wilcox is part of State Capital Group, a network of like-minded law firms. This relationship allows us to service our client’s international requirements through firms we know and trust in most countries.