Overview

Turks is a national specialist law firm with over 275 staff including 35 partners in offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Newcastle providing practical advice across insurance, commercial and workplace law.

For 45 years, we have worked alongside insurers, corporates, financial institutions, government agencies, employers and organisations across Australia. Our specialist teams combine true expertise with practical advice, helping clients navigate both high-volume and complex legal and commercial challenges with confidence and achieve the right outcomes. This clear focus on our chosen areas has helped build the long-standing relationships and reputation we enjoy today.

We are proud of the culture that drives Turks' success. We invest in our people, capabilities and technology to help our teams thrive, support continuous improvement and deliver the best possible outcomes for our clients.

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Practice Areas:
61
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
7

Rankings

National

Tier
2
National Ranking
Insurance Law

Regional

Brisbane

Tier
1
Brisbane
Trade Law

Melbourne

Tier
2
Melbourne
Insurance Law

Sydney

Tier
1
Sydney
Personal Injury Litigation
Tier
2
Sydney
Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier
2
Sydney
Insurance Law
Tier
3
Sydney
Occupational Health and Safety Law

Rankings

National

Tier
2
National Ranking
Insurance Law

Regional

Brisbane

Tier
1
Brisbane
Trade Law

Melbourne

Tier
2
Melbourne
Insurance Law

Sydney

Tier
1
Sydney
Personal Injury Litigation
Tier
2
Sydney
Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier
2
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:
  • Acquisition Transactions
  • Admiralty & Maritime
  • Agriculture and Rural Affairs
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Automobile Collision
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Bankruptcy Litigation
  • Buisness Transactions
  • Business Transactions & Corporate Finance
  • Casualty and Coverage
  • Catastrophic Injury
  • Collections
  • Commercial
  • Commercial Disputes
  • Commercial Leasing
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Law
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Employement Law
  • Employment Termination
  • Energy Law
  • Estate Law
  • Financial Transactions
  • Fraud and Abuse
  • Funds Management
  • General Insurance
  • Government Claims
  • Industrial Relations
  • Information Technology Law
  • Insolvency and Restructuring
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Insurance Defense
  • Insurance Law
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Labor & Employment
  • Leasing Law
  • Lending Finance
  • Liability Claims
  • Liabilty Insurance
  • Loan Transactions
  • Non-Profit / Charities Law
  • Occupational Health and Safety Law
  • Personal Injury
  • Pro Bono
  • Property Insurance
  • Public Liability
  • Real Estate Leasing and Acquisition
  • Recovery & Advisory
  • Regulation and Lending
  • Retail Leasing and Development
  • Securities Law
  • Ship Collision
  • Shipping and Maritime Law
  • State and Federal
  • Superannuation Law
  • Superfund Litigation
  • Surety
  • Telecommunications Law
  • Trade Law
  • Trustee
  • Workers' Compensation

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Australia™

Turks proudly has 7 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2027 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 for Professional Services Firm of the Year at the ANZIIF Australian Insurance Industry Awards, 2026
Winner of Legal IT Team of the Year (Small to Medium Firm) at the LawTech Awards, 2026
Employer of Choice Award by Human Resources Director, 2026
5-Star Employer of Choice Recognition by Australasian Lawyer, 2025

Offices & Contacts

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