BPC Lawyers in Sydney, AU | Best Law Firms

Overview

Beilby Poulden Costello has its origins in a legal practice started by Barry Beilby in 1975. The practice was a small general practice providing legal services in all types of law including compensation law, family law, commercial law, property disputes, sales and purchases.

Since then we have concentrated just on being personal injury compensation specialists. Courtenay Poulden became a partner in 1990.

The business expanded significantly in 1993 when the practice merged with that of Flannery Mura & Costello, a firm specialising in compensation law.

The merged firm became Beilby Poulden Costello with Barry Beilby and Courtenay Poulden partners in the new firm.

In 1997, Scott Hall-Johnston was appointed partner. In 2012 the firm expanded further appointing Mark Nelson as a partner and 2015 saw the appointment of Kate Henderson to partner.

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Sydney

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Sydney

Personal Injury Litigation

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Sydney

Product Liability Litigation

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Sydney

Medical Negligence

Rankings

Regional

Sydney

Tier

Sydney

Personal Injury Litigation

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Sydney

Product Liability Litigation

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Sydney

Medical Negligence

Practice Areas

BPC Lawyers has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 3 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.

Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:

Aviation Law
Medical Negligence
Motor Vehicle Law
Personal Injury Litigation
Product Liability Litigation

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Australia^™

BPC Lawyers proudly has 4 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia^™. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.

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Awards

BPC Lawyers is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, BPC Lawyers has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how BPC Lawyers continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.

Courtenay Poulden

The Best Lawyers in Australia (2019 Edition)

Personal Injury Litigation, Sydney AU

Mark Nelson

The Best Lawyers in Australia (2019 Edition)

Motor Vehicle Law, Sydney AU

Courtenay Poulden

The Best Lawyers in Australia (2018 Edition)

Personal Injury Litigation, Sydney AU

Kate Henderson