Overview

Holding Redlich’s reputation for delivering excellent results for our clients has developed over 60 years.

Our consistent growth has seen us become one of Australia’s leading law firms. We are committed to providing innovative commercial legal advice utilising our resources and expertise of more than 500 staff, including over 200 lawyers and 70 partners, across offices in Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane and Cairns.

We act for clients of all sizes, including a number of Australia’s largest public and private companies, addressing some of their most complex and important business issues. We provide our clients with legal, commercial and strategic solutions founded on the breadth and depth of our legal and industry experience.

Holding Redlich’s industry focus means that our people are connected to their clients and the communities in which they live and work, with strong political, commercial and cultural networks. Our clients often benefit from our connections.

Holding Redlich is a member of LawExchange International, an independent group of law practices in key countries around the globe, providing readily accessible and informed legal advice within their countries for clients of member firms. The firm is also part of the ASEAN Plus Group - a network of 14 independent, full-service law firms located across the Asia region.

We are committed to creating an environment that values and recognises the diverse backgrounds and unique experiences of its partners and staff. As a result of our long-standing respect for diversity and commitment to flexibility, the firm was announced as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) – our 15th consecutive citation from the Federal Government’s Workplace Gender Equality Agency.

And above all else, we understand that our job is to look after our clients and their best interests. Integrity and trust are at the core of our relationships with them.

This singular focus on our clients is a hallmark of the firm.

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100
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Practice Areas:
20
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
23

Rankings

National

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1
National Ranking
Real Property Law
Tier
2
National Ranking
Labour and Employment Law
Tier
2
National Ranking
Litigation
Tier
3
National Ranking
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Tier
3
National Ranking
Construction / Infrastructure Law
Tier
3
National Ranking
Corporate Law

Regional

Brisbane

Tier
1
Brisbane
Construction / Infrastructure Law
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2
Brisbane
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Tier
2
Brisbane
Commercial Law
Tier
2
Brisbane
Leasing Law
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2
Brisbane
Litigation
Tier
2
Brisbane
Real Property Law

About Our Clients

Our commercial practice is divided into five practice groups: Dispute Resolution and Litigation; Property and Projects; Construction and Infrastructure; Corporate and Commercial; and Workplace Relations and Safety. We also have a significant Immigration practice.

We have also developed particular skills in certain business areas: Agribusiness; Construction and Infrastructure; Government and Regulation; Hospitality and Tourism; Information Technology; Media, Entertainment and Advertising; Real Estate – ownership and development; Superannuation, Funds Management and Financial Services; and Transport.

We now have as clients at least two major industry participants in each of these areas.

We derive significant work from all levels of government. We are on the Commonwealth Legal Services Multi-Use List and provide legal services to Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, Comcare, Bureau of Meteorology, Fair Work Ombudsman, the Native Title Tribunal, the Department of Environment, the Clean Energy Finance Corporation and Screen Australia.

We have been on the Victorian Government legal services panel (in its various forms) since 2002 and are a member of the Transport for New South Wales legal panel (which is effectively the de facto government legal services panel in NSW). We now assist over 15 different government departments and authorities in New South Wales. We also advise Delta and Essential Energy.

We also act for the government employee super funds in all states of Australia.

Rankings

National

Tier
1
National Ranking
Real Property Law
Tier
2
National Ranking
Labour and Employment Law
Tier
2
National Ranking
Litigation
Tier
3
National Ranking
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Tier
3
National Ranking
Construction / Infrastructure Law
Tier
3
National Ranking
Corporate Law
Tier
3
National Ranking
Information Technology Law

Regional

Brisbane

Tier
1
Brisbane
Construction / Infrastructure Law
Tier
2
Brisbane
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Tier
2
Brisbane
Commercial Law
Tier
2
Brisbane
Leasing Law
Tier
2
Brisbane
Litigation
Tier
2
Brisbane
Real Property Law
Tier
3
Brisbane
Information Technology Law
Tier
3
Brisbane
Labour and Employment Law

Canberra

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1
Canberra
Medical Negligence
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2
Canberra
Alternative Dispute Resolution
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3
Canberra
Government Practice
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3
Canberra
Insurance Law

Melbourne

Tier
1
Melbourne
Employee Benefits Law
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1
Melbourne
Labour and Employment Law
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1
Melbourne
Litigation
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1
Melbourne
Occupational Health and Safety Law
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1
Melbourne
Real Property Law
Tier
2
Melbourne
Construction / Infrastructure Law
Tier
2
Melbourne
Entertainment Law
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2
Melbourne
Information Technology Law
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2
Melbourne
Leasing Law
Tier
3
Melbourne
Criminal Defence
Tier
3
Melbourne
Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier
3
Melbourne
Intellectual Property Law

Sydney

Tier
1
Sydney
Corporate Law
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1
Sydney
Occupational Health and Safety Law
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1
Sydney
Real Property Law
Tier
1
Sydney
Shipping and Maritime Law
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1
Sydney
Trade Law
Tier
1
Sydney
Transportation Law
Tier
2
Sydney
Privacy and Data Security Law
Tier
3
Sydney
Defamation and Media Law
Tier
3
Sydney
Entertainment Law
Tier
3
Sydney
Leasing Law
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3
Sydney
Tax Law

Practice Areas

Holding Redlich has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 24 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Competition Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Entertainment Law
  • Immigration Law
  • Information Technology Law
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Investment Funds
  • Labour and Employment Law
  • Litigation
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Native Title Law
  • Planning and Environmental Law
  • Privacy and Data Security Law
  • Real Property Law
  • Sports Law
  • Superannuation Law
  • Tax Law
  • Telecommunications Law
  • Transportation Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Australia

Holding Redlich proudly has 23 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

Holding Redlich 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, Holding Redlich 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 Holding Redlich continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by Federal Government Workplace Gender Equality Agency
2022 Employer of Choice by Australasian Lawyer
2019 Charter for the Advancement of Women in the Legal Profession Awards (Law Practice of the Year) by NSW Law Society

Offices & Contacts

Melbourne, AU
National Managing Partner
Managing Partner (Melbourne)
Managing Partner (Sydney)
Managing Partner (Queensland)
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