Chambers has recognised Allens and Minter Ellison as Australia’s best law firms, with Clifford Chance winning a regional award.
Chambers & Partners held its Asia-Pacific Awards for excellence in Hong Kong on Monday night (17 February).
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Allens won the Australian Law Firm of the Year, with Minter Ellison winning the Client Service Award for Australia.
Clifford Chance took out the Asia-Pacific Law Firm of the Year.
“This is an important award that reflects the quality of work we do for our clients on significant, market-leading transactions and matters across a range of practice areas,” said Maryjane Crabtree (pictured), Allens executive partner – practice.
Allens’ role in advising Woolworths and Shopping Centres Australasia on its $1.4 billion IPO was cited as a particularly noteworthy deal.
The judges highlighted Minters “excellent value” in winning its award, with the firm lauded for “the targeted and tactical nature of its advice”.
Other Asia-Pacific Award winners included Allen & Overy, Baker & McKenzie and Herbert Smith Freehills.