Overview

Thomson Geer is a major Australian corporate law firm. We have more than 700 people, including over 150 Partners operating out of our offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Canberra. By size we are one of the 10 largest law firms operating in Australia, and the 5th largest independent Australian law firm.


Thomson Geer specialises in a range of practice areas and industry sectors:

Practice Areas

Banking & Finance;
Collections;
Competition & Regulation;
Construction & Infrastructure;
Corporate & Advisory;
Data protection, cyber security and privacy;
Employment, Workplace Relations & Safety;
Environment & Planning;
Insurance;
Intellectual Property;
Litigation & Dispute Resolution;
Mergers & Acquisitions;
Property;
Restructuring & Insolvency;
Superannuation & Wealth Management
Tax; and
Technology.

Industry Sectors

Advertising & Marketing;
Agribusiness;
Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical;
Construction, Infrastructure & Engineering;
Education;
Energy & Resources;
Franchising;
Funds Management & Financial Services;
Gaming & Leisure;
Government;
Health, Aged Care & Retirement Villages;
Insurance Services;
Media, Broadcasting & Entertainment;
Superannuation; and
Telecommunications.

We offer national best practice specialist skills and experience in all of the above practice areas and industry sectors.

Thomson Geer combines depth of quality legal skills and know how across Australia with strong value driven standards and settings.

Full partner details and credentials are available at www.tglaw.com.au.
Founded:
1887
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
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Rankings

National

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Construction / Infrastructure Law
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Real Property Law
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Retirement Villages and Senior Living Law
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Alternative Dispute Resolution
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Commercial Law
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Corporate Law

Regional

Adelaide

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Agriculture and Rural Affairs
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Banking and Finance Law
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Commercial Law
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Competition Law
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Construction / Infrastructure Law
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Corporate Law

About Our Clients

The firm's client base is principally spread across 3 classifications:
  • Australian Stock Exchange Top 200;
  • Major Global Foreign Corporations; and
  • Australian Stock Exchange Mid and Small Caps/Government Enterprises/Large and Medium Private Corporations.

    Rankings

    National

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    Construction / Infrastructure Law
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    Real Property Law
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    Retirement Villages and Senior Living Law
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    Alternative Dispute Resolution
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    Commercial Law
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    Corporate Law
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    Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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    Litigation
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    Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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    Banking and Finance Law
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    Government Practice
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    Information Technology Law
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    Intellectual Property Law
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    Labour and Employment Law
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    Occupational Health and Safety Law
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    Planning and Environmental Law
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    Tax Law

    Regional

    Adelaide

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    Agriculture and Rural Affairs
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    Banking and Finance Law
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    Commercial Law
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    Competition Law
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    Construction / Infrastructure Law
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    Corporate Law
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    Debt Capital Markets Law
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    Franchise Law
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    Information Technology Law
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    Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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    Intellectual Property Law
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    Leasing Law
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    Litigation
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    Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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    Occupational Health and Safety Law
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    Planning and Environmental Law
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    Adelaide
    Privacy and Data Security Law
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    Private Equity Law
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    Project Finance and Development Practice
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    Real Property Law
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    Structured Finance Law
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    Tax Law
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    Trusts and Estates
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    Water Law
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    Alternative Dispute Resolution
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    Asset Finance Law
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    Corporate / Governance Practice
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    Regulatory Practice
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    Venture Capital Law

    Brisbane

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    Banking and Finance Law
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    Biotechnology Law
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    Commercial Law
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    Corporate Law
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    Defamation and Media Law
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    Entertainment Law
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    Franchise Law
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    Health and Aged Care Law
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    Information Technology Law
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    Intellectual Property Law
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    Leasing Law
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    Litigation
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    Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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    Real Property Law
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    Construction / Infrastructure Law
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    Corporate / Governance Practice
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    Employee Benefits Law
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    Government Practice
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    Labour and Employment Law
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    Occupational Health and Safety Law
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    Retirement Villages and Senior Living Law
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    Venture Capital Law
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    Equity Capital Markets Law
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    Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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    Privacy and Data Security Law
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    Private Equity Law
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    Telecommunications Law

    Melbourne

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    Alternative Dispute Resolution
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    Construction / Infrastructure Law
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    Defamation and Media Law
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    Entertainment Law
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    Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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    Leasing Law
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    Personal Injury Litigation
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    Real Property Law
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    Tax Law
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    Corporate Law
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    Insurance Law
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    International Arbitration
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    Litigation
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    Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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    Product Liability Litigation
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    Trusts and Estates
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    Employee Benefits Law
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    Equity Capital Markets Law
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    Government Practice
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    Labour and Employment Law

    Perth

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    Asset Finance Law
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    Commercial Law
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    Corporate Law
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    Equity Capital Markets Law
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    Government Practice
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    Leasing Law
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    Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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    Mining Law
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    Planning and Environmental Law
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    Project Finance and Development Practice
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    Real Property Law
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    Transportation Law
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    Trusts and Estates
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    Banking and Finance Law
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    Debt Capital Markets Law
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    Distressed Investing and Debt Trading Practice
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    Investment Law
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    Land Use and Zoning Law
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    Shipping and Maritime Law
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    Structured Finance Law
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    Corporate / Governance Practice
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    Private Equity Law

    Sydney

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    Leasing Law
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    Non-Profit / Charities Law
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    Occupational Health and Safety Law
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    Retirement Villages and Senior Living Law
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    Commercial Law
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    Corporate Law
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    Employee Benefits Law
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    Information Technology Law
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    Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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    Intellectual Property Law
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    Labour and Employment Law
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    Privacy and Data Security Law
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    Sports Law
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    Transportation Law
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    Water Law
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    Planning and Environmental Law
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    Practice Areas

    Thomson Geer has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 51 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
    Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
    • Advertising
    • Agribusiness
    • Arbitration
    • Banking and Finance Law
    • Biotechnology
    • Capital Markets
    • Class Actions
    • Competition Law
    • Corporate Law
    • Defense
    • Education
    • Employement Law
    • Energy Law
    • Environmental Law
    • Estate Law
    • Franchise
    • Gaming Law
    • Government Practice
    • Insolvency and Restructuring
    • Insurance Law
    • Intellectual Property Law
    • Logistics
    • Marketing
    • Media
    • Mergers and Acquisitions
    • Pharmaceutical
    • Planning and Environmental Law
    • Privacy
    • Real Estate
    • Regulations
    • Sports Law
    • Tax
    • Technology
    • Telecommunications
    • Trademarks
    • Transportation
    • Wills

    Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Australia

    Thomson Geer proudly has 91 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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    Firm News

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    April 22, 2025
    Thomson Geer advises Fortescue on A$254m acquisition of Red Hawk Mining
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    April 11, 2025
    Marimaca Copper Corp. lists on ASX with assistance from Thomson Geer
    Read Article Marimaca Copper Corp. lists on ASX with assistance from Thomson Geer
    April 8, 2025
    Thomson Geer advises key shareholder in consortium's A$1b acquisition of Freight Management Holdings
    Read Article Thomson Geer advises key shareholder in consortium's A$1b acquisition of Freight Management Holdings
    April 3, 2025
    Thomson Geer appoints regulatory and life sciences expert Mandi Jacobson as new Partner
    Read Article Thomson Geer appoints regulatory and life sciences expert Mandi Jacobson as new Partner
    November 3, 2024
    Thomson Geer advises Canada's Doré Copper Mining Corp. on merger with Australia's Cygnus Metals Limited
    Read Article Thomson Geer advises Canada's Doré Copper Mining Corp. on merger with Australia's Cygnus Metals Limited
    October 2, 2024
    Thomson Geer advises Qoria on A$30 million capital raising and acquisition of OctopusBI
    Read Article Thomson Geer advises Qoria on A$30 million capital raising and acquisition of OctopusBI
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    Offices & Contacts

    Sydney, AU
    Sixty Martin Place
    Level 14, 60 Martin Place
    GPO Box 3909
    Sydney NSW 2001
    Australia
    Brisbane, AU
    Level 28, Waterfront Place
    1 Eagle Street
    Brisbane QLD 4000
    Australia
    Melbourne, AU
    Level 23, Rialto South Tower
    525 Collins Street
    Melbourne VIC 3000
    Australia
    Perth, AU
    Level 29, Central Park Tower
    152 – 158 St Georges Terrace
    Perth WA 6000
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