Overview

Turks is a specialist, commercial law firm with national reach. Our offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Newcastle employ over 190 staff, a diverse team of lawyers, partners, special counsel and support staff available to assist our clients.

Since first opening our doors in 1981, we have relentlessly focused on doing what we do best, delivering innovative and practical solutions to overcome the legal and business hurdles our clients face in the corporate, insurance and banking sectors.

We are incredibly proud of the client-focused culture that pulses through our firm. Aspiring to be great at our craft and better than the day before, is both our individual and collective pursuit and underpins everything we do.

Our success in delivering results in an approachable, responsive and collegiate way allows us to partner with many of Australia’s leading financial services institutions, including major and boutique insurers, corporate entities, banks, workers compensation scheme agents, employers and government departments.

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Practice Areas:
3
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
7

Rankings

National

Tier
3
National Ranking
Insurance Law

Regional

Brisbane

Tier
1
Brisbane
Trade Law

Melbourne

Tier
1
Melbourne
Insurance Law

Sydney

Tier
2
Sydney
Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier
2
Sydney
Personal Injury Litigation
Tier
3
Sydney
Insurance Law
Tier
3
Sydney
Occupational Health and Safety Law

Rankings

National

Tier
3
National Ranking
Insurance Law

Regional

Brisbane

Tier
1
Brisbane
Trade Law

Melbourne

Tier
1
Melbourne
Insurance Law

Sydney

Tier
2
Sydney
Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier
2
Sydney
Personal Injury Litigation
Tier
3
Sydney
Insurance Law
Tier
3
Sydney
Occupational Health and Safety Law

Practice Areas

Turks has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 5 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Commercial Law
  • Insurance Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Australia

Turks proudly has 7 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

Turks 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, Turks 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 Turks continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
Finalist in the 2020 Australasian Law Awards in the category of Specialist Insurance Firm, for the 10th year running
Finalist in the 2019 Australian Insurance Industry Awards in the category of Professional Services Firm of the Year
2013 winner of the International Law Office Award for Insurance and Re-insurance in Australia

Offices & Contacts

Melbourne, AU
The Rialto Towers, Level 8, South Tower
525 Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Australia
Newcastle, AU
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