Thomson Geer has been recognised by international legal directory Best Lawyers in its 2024 edition with the firm named a "Law Firm of the Year", received 13 "Lawyer of the Year" listings and 85 lawyers listed for their legal expertise.  

Chief Executive Partner Adrian Tembel said: "We're pleased to receive this recognition for the firm and our lawyers who are committed to providing quality service and outcomes to our clients."

The Australian Financial Review reported on the listings, noting for Lawyer of the Year: "KWM has the most listings with 33. Other firms with more than 10 lawyers of the year are Ashurst (19), HSF (16), Clayton Utz (13), MinterEllison (13), and Thomson Geer (13)."

Thomson Geer was named Law Firm of the Year for its expertise in Retirement Villages and Senior Living Law.

Partner Lucinda Smith, who is a senior member of the Health, Aged Care, Disability and Retirement Living team said: "Our national team services the legal needs of the sector across the country, from regulatory issues and disputes to mergers and acquisitions and training.

"We understand the unique needs of this important sector as it constantly adapts to significant regulatory reform. Being named Law Firm of the Year recognises the specialist skills we have that help operators deliver services to the community."

"Law Firm of the Year" recognises a single top firm for its work in a specific legal practice area nationwide. Awards are determined based on factors including: lawyer ballot feedback, the firm’s significant matters submissions, the firm's coverage and scope in this practice area, historical analysis of the firm's "Lawyer of the Year" awards, and the firm's reputation as an expert in this area.

Thomson Geer's lawyers who were named Lawyer of the Year are:

Sydney

Samantha Culshaw, Special Counsel - Health and Aged Care Law

Melbourne

John-Paul Cashen, Partner - Defamation and Media Law

Loretta Reynolds, Partner - Private Equity Law and Venture Capital Law

Brisbane

Matthew Rollason, Partner - Leasing Law

Tony Conaghan, Partner - Franchise Law

Adelaide

Chris Kelly, Partner – Leasing Law

David Beer, Partner - Real Property Law

Paul Tanti, Partner - Tax Law

Stephen Lyons, Partner – Banking and Finance

Perth

Joe Lazzara, Partner - Trusts and Estates

Michael Bowen, Partner - Commercial Law

Paul Gribble, Partner - Transportation Law

"Lawyer of the Year" recognition is given to individuals with the highest overall peer-feedback for a specific practice area and geographic region. Only one lawyer is recognised as the “Lawyer of the Year” for each specialty and location.

Special Counsel Joanna Ling was also named in Best Lawyers Ones to Watch for Planning and Environmental Law for the second year in a row.

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