Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Corrs Chambers Westgarth Corrs Chambers Westgarth is Australia’s leading independent law firm.

We provide exceptional legal services across the full spectrum of matters, including major transactions, projects and significant disputes, offering strategic advice on our clients’ most challenging issues. With more than 175 years of history and a talented team of over 1000 people, we pride ourselves on our client-focused approach and commitment to excellence. Our fundamental ambition is the succ

ess of our clients, and this is reflected in everything we do. We advise on the most significant global matters and connect with the best lawyers internationally to provide our clients with the right team for every engagement. We are also at the forefront of some of the most high-profile public international law matters in our region, assisting governments and corporations with the resolution of highly complex cross-border disputes. We are the firm of choice for many of the world’s most significant organisations, with our people consistently recognised for providing outstanding client service and delivering exceptional results.

We were delighted to welcome our recently promoted associates to Sydney this week for our annual Associate Development P...
28/08/2026

We were delighted to welcome our recently promoted associates to Sydney this week for our annual Associate Development Program.

The two-day program focused on developing the skills associates need to succeed in their role, with practical sessions on commercial awareness, business development, matter management and career development.

We are pleased to have been named Property Team of the Year at the Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards 2026. This award...
31/07/2026

We are pleased to have been named Property Team of the Year at the Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards 2026.

This award recognises our real estate team's technical knowledge, sector experience and ability to deliver strategic advice to clients across the most complex real estate matters.

Geopolitical disruption, rapid technological advancement and evolving regulatory expectations are reshaping the operatin...
24/07/2026

Geopolitical disruption, rapid technological advancement and evolving regulatory expectations are reshaping the operating environment for Australian organisations.

The Next Lens brings together a collection of forward-looking perspectives designed to help leaders pursue strategic opportunities with confidence while prudently managing risk.

Explore the full collection of insights: https://corrs.com.au/insights/the-next-lens-hub

Decision‑making is becoming more interconnected in practice.Governance, risk, capital and delivery are converging, resha...
10/07/2026

Decision‑making is becoming more interconnected in practice.
Governance, risk, capital and delivery are converging, reshaping how organisations assess risk, allocate capital and deliver outcomes.

Explore the key insights shaping 2026: https://corrs.com.au/insights/the-next-lens-hub

We are delighted to welcome our 2026 Winter Seasonal Clerks, who recently joined us in Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth to ...
02/07/2026

We are delighted to welcome our 2026 Winter Seasonal Clerks, who recently joined us in Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth to begin their clerkship program.

Our Seasonal Clerkship programs are designed to give our clerks an idea of what it's like to be a lawyer at Corrs.

Over three weeks, our clerks will be gaining hands-on experience as they work alongside our market leading teams on high-profile transactions and industry-defining projects.

Learn more: https://www.corrs.com.au/careers/graduates-and-clerks

June marked our annual Pride Month at Corrs, and we were delighted to host a range of activities celebrating inclusion a...
01/07/2026

June marked our annual Pride Month at Corrs, and we were delighted to host a range of activities celebrating inclusion and fostering connection across our firm and the broader community.

We kicked off the month with a panel discussion featuring Kavitha Sivasamy and Fiona Vuong from Justice Q, a specialist legal service advocating for LGBTQIA+ rights and access to justice. Throughout the month, our offices hosted various initiatives, including discussions, social events and pop-up activations, providing meaningful opportunities to connect, learn and champion inclusion.

We were delighted to host a private preview event of the 2026 Incognito Art Show for our clients in Sydney.This importan...
01/07/2026

We were delighted to host a private preview event of the 2026 Incognito Art Show for our clients in Sydney.

This important exhibition features tens of thousands of A5 artworks, from highly acclaimed artists to emerging and first-time exhibitors, each sold for $100. The identity of the artist is only revealed after the artwork has been purchased, and 100% of profits go towards supporting artists living with disability.

Learn more and explore the artworks here: https://www.incognitoartshow.com/

25/06/2026

Australia is dealing with the convergence of geopolitical disruption, rapid technological advancement, and deepening economic uncertainty.

Within this environment, our clients must simultaneously respond to an increasingly dynamic regulatory landscape – one characterised by heightened scrutiny across a broad spectrum of issues.

We are committed to helping our clients pursue their strategic objectives with confidence while prudently managing risk. This collection of articles has been curated to offer readers a series of forward-looking perspectives and insights.

https://corrs.com.au/insights/the-next-lens-hub

Our CEO and senior partner Gavin MacLaren and the firm’s partners were delighted to host our clients and friends of the ...
19/06/2026

Our CEO and senior partner Gavin MacLaren and the firm’s partners were delighted to host our clients and friends of the firm for dinner and a private viewing of the National Gallery of Victoria’s 2026 Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition, CARTIER.

Presented in partnership with the Victoria and Albert Museum and in collaboration with Cartier, the exhibition features nearly 400 extraordinary jewels, gems and jewellery objects that trace the evolution of Cartier’s enduring legacy in art, design and craftmanship.

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