Commitment, collaboration and client focus
Barry Nilsson combines the highest standards of industry knowledge with local expertise to provide our clients with service they can trust.
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Who we are
The best people, working for the best clients to get the best results
For 60 years Barry Nilsson has been shaping a better legal experience for our clients.
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Discover our team
Great lawyers, great people
Our dedicated team combines the highest standards of professionalism with a personal touch.
Our Recognition
Our people, culture and dedication to our clients has been recognised extensively across the industry.
Insurance & Health
- Professional Services Firm of the Year, ANZIIF Australian Insurance Industry Awards – winner 2019, 2017, 2016 and finalist every other year
- 2023 Law Firm of the Year - Insurance Law, Best Lawyers (Australia)
- Insurance Specialist Firm of the Year – Excellence Award, Australasian Lawyer 2023
- Legal 500 Asia Pacific Guide – Insurance (Australia)
- Chambers and Partners, Asia Pacific – Defendant Insurance (Australia)
- 19 listings across 10 categories in Best Law Firms (Australia)
- 41 listings across 7 categories in Best Lawyers (Australia)
- 20 firm and 36 lawyer listings across all defendant insurance categories in Doyle's Guide
Family, Wills & Estates
- 9 Family Law Accredited Specialists
- Metropolitan Tier 1 recognition for Family Law in Brisbane and Melbourne in Best Law Firms (Australia)
- Metropolitan Tier 1 recognition for Family Law Mediation in Brisbane in Best Law Firms (Australia)
- 10 individual listings for family law and family law mediation in Best Lawyers (Australia)
- Leading Family & Divorce law firm in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne in Doyle's Guide
- 13 Individual listings across 4 categories, including 1 Family Law Rising Stars in Doyle's Guide
Our Firm
- 5 Star Employer of Choice, Australasian Lawyer 2022 and 2023
- Employer of Choice, Australasian Lawyer 2021, 2020, 2019
- Pro Bono Partner of the Year – Katie Swain, Lawyers Weekly 2024
- 2024 CitySwitch Award for greening our supply chain
- Corporate Citizen Firm of the Year – Excellent Award, Australasian Lawyer 2021