About

We bring clarity to the complex, delivering outcome focused legal solutions.

A legal practice with a rich history, founded in 1900, Colin Biggers & Paisley is an Australian based legal practice with offices in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, advising local, national and international clients.  

From our origins as a boutique Sydney practice, followed by strategic mergers with respected firms Monahan + Rowell, Hemming + Hart, and Logie-Smith Lanyon, we've developed deep expertise to be the lawyers of choice in commercial law with main industry expertise in insurance, construction and property. We also have a strong focus in industries including financial services, government, transport & logistics, aged & community health, education, faith-based enterprises, corporate advisory, cyber and technology. 

Today, we’re more than just lawyers; we’re strategic partners, problem-solvers and progress-drivers, dedicated to building and securing the future for our clients, colleagues and communities.  

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For our clients

We prioritise collaboration and expertise to overcome complex challenges and are proud to be recognised by the Australian legal industry for our exceptional achievements. Over the years, we have been nominated, shortlisted, and awarded in various categories, including Best Lawyers, Legal 500, Chambers & Partners, Doyles Guide, Lawyers Weekly Women in Law, Partner of the Year, 30 under 30, and HRD Employer of Choice.
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For our colleagues

We foster a supportive and inclusive environment that celebrates diversity. Our vision as a practice, is to promote a gender balanced, diverse workforce and culture that is inclusive of everyone. We want all our people to have the opportunity to build and advance their career while being 100% themselves. We believe that promoting and strengthening equity, diversity and inclusion allows us to acquire and retain the very best talent, enabling us to build the most effective teams for our clients and deliver the highest calibre service.
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For our communities

We actively support our communities through the Colin Biggers & Paisley Foundation which brings together our entire community offering focusing on empowering women, children, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by providing pro bono legal services, volunteering and charitable contributions and responsible business practices. Our commitment to responsible business drives us to play a leading role in making the justice system more effective and equitable, while fostering strong, active participation in our communities.
Our foundation

Our national and global coverage makes cross-border solutions effortless

With offices across the east coast of Australia and strategic partnerships worldwide, we offer unparalleled access to legal expertise. Our founding memberships of ADVOC and Global Access connects you to an international network of legal experts, ensuring seamless cross-border solutions. 

For full commercial legal solutions, we work with ADVOC, an international network of leading law firms with an established global presence. 

For insurance legal services, we are a founding member of Global Access alongside RPC in the UK and Asia, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in the USA, Miller Thomson LLP in Canada, Kennedy Van Der Laan in the Netherlands and HMN & Partners in France, offering clients connected access to recognised insurance law specialists across the globe.  

Our approach is distinct

Our legacy of providing legal excellence has not changed. We understand the evolving needs of our clients and remain committed to shaping their future together. We bring clarity to the complex. Through decisive action, and as one team, we deliver outcomes focused solutions.

We're straight to the point

We provide powerful clarity, clear direction and results-driven advice.

      

We're industry experts

We work alongside our clients to navigate the inner workings, challenges, and opportunities specific to their industry. We embrace disruption and empower our clients with valuable insights to stay ahead of the competition.

We're a connected team

We collaborate seamlessly to provide our clients with end-to-end solutions.

  

We take decisive action

We get ahead of a challenge, seeking out better ways to approach a problem, seize a moment, and deliver the best outcome.

We amplify others

We look for opportunities to apply our skills, uplift others, and help our colleagues and clients to succeed.
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