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.
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.
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
- Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards - Insurance Team of the Year 2025
- 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)
- 23 listings across 12 categories in Best Law Firms (Australia)
- 69 listings across 12 categories in Best Lawyers (Australia)
- 19 firm and 34 lawyer listings across all defendant insurance categories in Doyle's Guide
Family, Wills & Estates
- 11 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)
- Six individual listings for family law and family law mediation in Best Lawyers (Australia)
- Leading Family & Divorce law firm in Australia, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne in Doyle's Guide
- 20 Individual listings across 4 categories, including 2 Family Law Rising Stars in Doyle's Guide
Our Firm
- 5 Star Employer of Choice, Australasian Lawyer from 2019 to 2025
- 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