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.
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.
Rankings
National
Tier
1
National Ranking
Construction / Infrastructure LawTier
1
National Ranking
Real Property LawTier
1
National Ranking
Retirement Villages and Senior Living LawTier
2
National Ranking
Alternative Dispute ResolutionTier
2
National Ranking
Commercial LawTier
2
National Ranking
Corporate LawRegional
Adelaide
Tier
1
Adelaide
Agriculture and Rural AffairsTier
1
Adelaide
Banking and Finance LawTier
1
Adelaide
Commercial LawTier
1
Adelaide
Competition LawTier
1
Adelaide
Construction / Infrastructure LawTier
1
Adelaide
Corporate LawAbout 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
Tier
1
National Ranking
Construction / Infrastructure LawTier
1
National Ranking
Real Property LawTier
1
National Ranking
Retirement Villages and Senior Living LawTier
2
National Ranking
Alternative Dispute ResolutionTier
2
National Ranking
Commercial LawTier
2
National Ranking
Corporate LawTier
2
National Ranking
Insolvency and Reorganization LawTier
2
National Ranking
LitigationTier
2
National Ranking
Mergers and Acquisitions LawTier
3
National Ranking
Banking and Finance LawTier
3
National Ranking
Government PracticeTier
3
National Ranking
Information Technology LawTier
3
National Ranking
Intellectual Property LawTier
3
National Ranking
Labour and Employment LawTier
3
National Ranking
Occupational Health and Safety LawTier
3
National Ranking
Planning and Environmental LawTier
3
National Ranking
Tax LawRegional
Adelaide
Tier
1
Adelaide
Agriculture and Rural AffairsTier
1
Adelaide
Banking and Finance LawTier
1
Adelaide
Commercial LawTier
1
Adelaide
Competition LawTier
1
Adelaide
Construction / Infrastructure LawTier
1
Adelaide
Corporate LawTier
1
Adelaide
Debt Capital Markets LawTier
1
Adelaide
Franchise LawTier
1
Adelaide
Information Technology LawTier
1
Adelaide
Insolvency and Reorganization LawTier
1
Adelaide
Intellectual Property LawTier
1
Adelaide
Leasing LawTier
1
Adelaide
LitigationTier
1
Adelaide
Mergers and Acquisitions LawTier
1
Adelaide
Occupational Health and Safety LawTier
1
Adelaide
Planning and Environmental LawTier
1
Adelaide
Privacy and Data Security LawTier
1
Adelaide
Private Equity LawTier
1
Adelaide
Project Finance and Development PracticeTier
1
Adelaide
Real Property LawTier
1
Adelaide
Structured Finance LawTier
1
Adelaide
Tax LawTier
1
Adelaide
Trusts and EstatesTier
1
Adelaide
Water LawTier
2
Adelaide
Alternative Dispute ResolutionTier
2
Adelaide
Asset Finance LawTier
2
Adelaide
Corporate / Governance PracticeTier
2
Adelaide
Regulatory PracticeTier
3
Adelaide
Venture Capital LawBrisbane
Tier
1
Brisbane
Alternative Dispute ResolutionTier
1
Brisbane
Banking and Finance LawTier
1
Brisbane
Biotechnology LawTier
1
Brisbane
Commercial LawTier
1
Brisbane
Corporate LawTier
1
Brisbane
Defamation and Media LawTier
1
Brisbane
Entertainment LawTier
1
Brisbane
Franchise LawTier
1
Brisbane
Health and Aged Care LawTier
1
Brisbane
Information Technology LawTier
1
Brisbane
Intellectual Property LawTier
1
Brisbane
Leasing LawTier
1
Brisbane
LitigationTier
1
Brisbane
Mergers and Acquisitions LawTier
1
Brisbane
Real Property LawTier
2
Brisbane
Construction / Infrastructure LawTier
2
Brisbane
Corporate / Governance PracticeTier
2
Brisbane
Employee Benefits LawTier
2
Brisbane
Government PracticeTier
2
Brisbane
Labour and Employment LawTier
2
Brisbane
Occupational Health and Safety LawTier
2
Brisbane
Retirement Villages and Senior Living LawTier
2
Brisbane
Venture Capital LawTier
3
Brisbane
Equity Capital Markets LawTier
3
Brisbane
Insolvency and Reorganization LawTier
3
Brisbane
Privacy and Data Security LawTier
3
Brisbane
Private Equity LawTier
3
Brisbane
Telecommunications LawMelbourne
Tier
1
Melbourne
Alternative Dispute ResolutionTier
1
Melbourne
Construction / Infrastructure LawTier
1
Melbourne
Defamation and Media LawTier
1
Melbourne
Entertainment LawTier
1
Melbourne
Insolvency and Reorganization LawTier
1
Melbourne
Leasing LawTier
1
Melbourne
Personal Injury LitigationTier
1
Melbourne
Real Property LawTier
1
Melbourne
Tax LawTier
2
Melbourne
Corporate LawTier
2
Melbourne
Insurance LawTier
2
Melbourne
International ArbitrationTier
2
Melbourne
LitigationTier
2
Melbourne
Mergers and Acquisitions LawTier
2
Melbourne
Product Liability Litigation Tier
2
Melbourne
Trusts and EstatesTier
3
Melbourne
Employee Benefits LawTier
3
Melbourne
Equity Capital Markets LawTier
3
Melbourne
Government PracticeTier
3
Melbourne
Labour and Employment LawPerth
Tier
1
Perth
Alternative Dispute ResolutionTier
1
Perth
Asset Finance LawTier
1
Perth
Commercial LawTier
1
Perth
Corporate LawTier
1
Perth
Equity Capital Markets LawTier
1
Perth
Government PracticeTier
1
Perth
Leasing LawTier
1
Perth
Mergers and Acquisitions LawTier
1
Perth
Mining LawTier
1
Perth
Planning and Environmental LawTier
1
Perth
Project Finance and Development PracticeTier
1
Perth
Real Property LawTier
1
Perth
Transportation LawTier
1
Perth
Trusts and EstatesTier
2
Perth
Banking and Finance LawTier
2
Perth
Debt Capital Markets LawTier
2
Perth
Distressed Investing and Debt Trading PracticeTier
2
Perth
Investment LawTier
2
Perth
Land Use and Zoning LawTier
2
Perth
Shipping and Maritime LawTier
2
Perth
Structured Finance LawTier
3
Perth
Corporate / Governance PracticeTier
3
Perth
Private Equity LawSydney
Tier
1
Sydney
Construction / Infrastructure LawTier
1
Sydney
Health and Aged Care LawTier
1
Sydney
Leasing LawTier
1
Sydney
Non-Profit / Charities LawTier
1
Sydney
Occupational Health and Safety LawTier
1
Sydney
Retirement Villages and Senior Living LawTier
2
Sydney
Commercial LawTier
2
Sydney
Corporate LawTier
2
Sydney
Employee Benefits LawTier
2
Sydney
Information Technology LawTier
2
Sydney
Insolvency and Reorganization LawTier
2
Sydney
Intellectual Property LawTier
2
Sydney
Labour and Employment LawTier
2
Sydney
Privacy and Data Security LawTier
2
Sydney
Sports LawTier
2
Sydney
Transportation LawTier
2
Sydney
Water LawTier
3
Sydney
Planning and Environmental LawTier
3
Sydney
Real Property LawPractice 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.
Firm News
April 22, 2025
Thomson Geer advises Fortescue on A$254m acquisition of Red Hawk Mining
April 11, 2025
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
April 3, 2025
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
October 2, 2024
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
Adelaide, AU
Level 7
19 Gouger Street
Adelaide SA 5000
Australia
Brisbane, AU
Level 28, Waterfront Place
1 Eagle Street
Brisbane QLD 4000
Australia
Canberra, AU
Level 4
15 Moore Street
Canberra ACT 2601
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
Australia