29 May 25 - Media Release
Best Lawyers today recognises national law firm Holding Redlich as one of Australia’s best law firms in the second edition of its Best Law Firms – Australia report. The firm achieved significant recognition across 42 practice areas, with seven areas recognised at the national level.
This year, the firm’s real estate practice achieved National Tier 1 status – the highest accolade in the report. The firm continued to achieve national Tier 2 status for Litigation, Labour and Employment Law, and National Tier 3 status for Alternative Dispute Resolution, Construction / Infrastructure Law, Corporate Law, and Information Technology Law.
Holding Redlich National Managing Partner, Troy Lewis, says this achievement, growing from 22 practice areas in 2024 to nearly double that this year, underscores the firm’s longstanding commitment to excellence.
Holding Redlich also received high honours in the globally recognised rankings at the state level:
Melbourne – 12 firm rankings
Sydney – 11 firm rankings
Brisbane – 8 firm rankings
Canberra – 4 firm rankings
With a history of more than 60 years, Holding Redlich draws on the expertise of over 450 staff – including 170 lawyers and more than 50 partners – across offices in Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane and Cairns.
“This acknowledgment reaffirms our position as one of Australia’s leading law firms, known for our solutions-focused approach to consistently deliver strong outcomes for clients, even in the most complex matters,” Mr Lewis added. “Being named as a National Tier 1 law firm in Real Property Law is a significant endorsement of our deep sector expertise and strong focus on understanding our clients’ industries, regulators and businesses,” Mr Lewis concludes.
One of the industry’s most respected peer-review global publications, Best Lawyers Best Law Firms evaluates extensive feedback to assign an overall score to each participating law firm in Australia. Scores are compared to other firms within the same geographic region and at the national level. National rankings are based on regional awards, the number of offices each firm has, the level of legal activity in each jurisdiction, and direct feedback including client referees, diversity and pro bono efforts.
25 February 2026 - In the News
#Pro Bono
Holding Redlich is proud to have supported the Museum of Chinese in Australia (MOCA) with the refurbishment of its premises at 744 George Street, Sydney, on a pro bono basis.
03 February 2026 - In the News
#Corporate & Commercial Law, #Construction, Infrastructure & Projects, #Dispute Resolution & Litigation, #Mergers and Acquisitions, #Property & Development, #Real Estate, #Renewable Energy, #Workplace Relations & Safety, #Transport, Shipping & Logistics
Holding Redlich has been recognised in the Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2026 guide for Australia, with rankings in Corporate and M&A, Dispute Resolution: Litigation, Energy (transactions and regulatory), Infrastructure Projects and Construction, Labour and Employment, Real Estate and Transport: Shipping.
30 January 2026 - Media Release
#Corporate & Commercial Law, #Dispute Resolution & Litigation, #Property & Development, #Workplace Relations & Safety
Holding Redlich is pleased to announce the promotion of six senior lawyers to Special Counsel and Senior Associate, reinforcing the firm’s continued focus on internal progression and recognition across its national practice.
