Overview

Gilchrist Connell is a leading law firm with 46 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 13 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 2013. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' purely peer review process emphasizes the lawyers credibility and reputation for their practice amongst their peers in their practice area and region. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Gilchrist Connell has on their team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Product Liability Litigation, Insurance Law, Labour and Employment Law, Legal Malpractice Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution.

Gilchrist Connell is also ranked by Best Law Firms in 13 practice areas. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. Gilchrist Connell has 34 rankings in 13 practices. Echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.

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Best Lawyers Recognized:
36

Rankings

National

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1
National Ranking
Insurance Law
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2
National Ranking
Labour and Employment Law
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3
National Ranking
Litigation
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3
National Ranking
Occupational Health and Safety Law

Regional

Adelaide

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1
Adelaide
Construction / Infrastructure Law
Tier
1
Adelaide
Insurance Law
Tier
1
Adelaide
Litigation
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1
Adelaide
Personal Injury Litigation
Tier
3
Adelaide
Health and Aged Care Law
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3
Adelaide
Occupational Health and Safety Law

Rankings

National

Tier
1
National Ranking
Insurance Law
Tier
2
National Ranking
Labour and Employment Law
Tier
3
National Ranking
Litigation
Tier
3
National Ranking
Occupational Health and Safety Law

Regional

Adelaide

Tier
1
Adelaide
Construction / Infrastructure Law
Tier
1
Adelaide
Insurance Law
Tier
1
Adelaide
Litigation
Tier
1
Adelaide
Personal Injury Litigation
Tier
3
Adelaide
Health and Aged Care Law
Tier
3
Adelaide
Occupational Health and Safety Law

Brisbane

Tier
1
Brisbane
Personal Injury Litigation
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2
Brisbane
Employee Benefits Law
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2
Brisbane
Insurance Law
Tier
2
Brisbane
Labour and Employment Law
Tier
2
Brisbane
Product Liability Litigation
Tier
3
Brisbane
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Tier
3
Brisbane
Occupational Health and Safety Law
Tier
3
Brisbane
Professional Malpractice Litigation

Melbourne

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1
Melbourne
Insurance Law
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1
Melbourne
Labour and Employment Law
Tier
1
Melbourne
Product Liability Litigation
Tier
2
Melbourne
Occupational Health and Safety Law
Tier
2
Melbourne
Personal Injury Litigation

Perth

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1
Perth
Insurance Law
Tier
1
Perth
Product Liability Litigation
Tier
1
Perth
Professional Malpractice Litigation

Sydney

Tier
1
Sydney
Insurance Law
Tier
1
Sydney
Legal Malpractice Litigation
Tier
1
Sydney
Professional Malpractice Litigation
Tier
2
Sydney
Litigation
Tier
2
Sydney
Personal Injury Litigation
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2
Sydney
Product Liability Litigation
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3
Sydney
Class Action Litigation
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3
Sydney
Labour and Employment Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Australia

Gilchrist Connell proudly has 36 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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Offices & Contacts

Sydney, AU
Melbourne, AU
Perth, AU
Level 8, Forrest Centre
221 St Georges Terrace
Perth WA 6000
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