Our reputation for outstanding legal work is reflected in independent recognition of Clayton Utz as one of the leading firms in the Australian legal services market.
"Clayton Utz has had a robust year of high-profile work."
"We use them because they have proved to be experts in handling banking matters and always provide us with high quality advice followed by a quick turn around of work," says a client of the firm. - IFLR 1000, 2009 Edition
"A key strength of the firm's (competition practice) is its depth and breadth of experience." - Chambers Global 2010 edition
Construction and Major Projects
"This leading practice is recognised for its work in the government PPP sphere. As you would expect from a firm of its size and repute, its advice and documents are always first-rate." - Chambers Global 2010 edition
"Clayton Utz has a solid national construction practice with a strong presence in the government sphere. The practice is active in both the contentious and non-contentious areas, and consistently draws high praise from peers and clients. It offers the best advice available. - Chambers Global 2010 edition
"Clayton Utz has been promoted to tier one after universal praise from peers and clients, one of whom says: "This year they have really outdone themselves in the equity capital market space. We have always used them and never regretted it." - IFLR 1000, 2009 Edition
"Boasts an exceptional level of knowledge and professionalism." - The Asia Pacific Legal 500 2009/2010
"This firm has a wide level of expertise across the environment sector and advises various government and public bodies, and also works for private entities on infrastructure, energy, water and planning issues. The practice contains 'focused lawyers who are patient and responsive' and who have a 'great depth and breadth of experience'." - Chambers Global 2010 edition
"Clayton Utz advises on high-end insurance matters for corporate Australia, the government and the financial services sector, and is adept managing large and complex insurance litigation." - The Asia Pacific Legal 500 2009/2010
"Patent and copyright are fortes of Clayton Utz. It has major pharmaceutical clients, such as AstraZeneca, and is a leading copyright collection society firm." - The Asia Pacific Legal 500 2009/2010
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
"This practice has a strong reputation in civil litigation, particularly for product liability and class actions. The team is known for its energetic litigation style and presence on high-profile matters." - Chambers Global 2010 edition
"Clayton Utz provides a full-service M&A practice with strong national coverage. The large and experienced team serves a broad corporate client base including major resources companies and financial groups." - Chambers Global 2010 edition
"Clayton Utz is known for the diversity and depth of the deals it takes on." - IFLR1000, 2009 Edition
"The Clayton Utz real estate team has a solid national presence and is especially well regarded for its work with government clients. Being strong technically and commercially." - PLC Which Lawyer? 2010
"The 'excellent' practice at Clayton Utz is a favourite among clients." - Chambers Global 2010 edition
"With over 35 partners, the real estate team at Clayton Utz is unquestionably very good, according to sources." - Chambers Global 2009 edition
"Clients appreciate the group's commercial capability, ease of access to senior partners." - Chambers Global 2010 edition
"Clayton Utz delivers ‘extremely commercial and practical advice'. The team acted for PPB, the administrators of Lehman Brothers Australia, and the Commonwealth of Australia in relation to a rescue package for ABC Learning." - The Asia Pacific Legal 500 2009/2010
Structured Finance and Securitisation
"Outstanding, accurate and prompt service no matter what the issue, big or small. They will answer it from as many perspectives as possible." - Chambers Global 2010 edition
Telecommunications, Media and Technology
"The firm has the depth and breadth to deploy teams in each of the key TMT sectors. (It has) fantastic capabilities in technology law. They attract strong graduates, and the work they are doing is good." - Chambers Global 2010 edition
"The team has a great mix of experience among its partners, and very switched-on junior lawyers who go the extra mile." - Chambers Global 2010 edition
Workplace Relations, Employment and Safety
"Clayton Utz' workplace relations, employment and safety practice acts across all aspects of employment law for private and public sector clients." - Chambers Global 2010 edition
