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
- ANZIIF Australian Insurance Industry Awards – Professional Services Firm of the Year winner 2019, 2017, 2016 and finalist every other year
- Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards - Insurance Team of the Year, 2025
- Best Lawyers (Australia) - Law Firm of the Year - Insurance Law, 2023
- Australasian Lawyer - Insurance Specialist Firm of the Year, Excellence Award, 2023
- Legal 500 Asia Pacific Guide (Australia) – Leading Firm (Insurance)
- Chambers and Partners Asia Pacific (Australia) – Insurance Defence (Band 2)
- Best Law Firms (Australia) - National Tier 1 recognition for Insurance Law
- Best Lawyers (Australia) - 62 individual listings across 11 insurance categories
- Doyle's Guide 2025 - 19 firm and 27 lawyer listings across five defendant insurance categories
Family, Wills & Estates
- 11 Family Law Accredited Specialists
- Best Law Firms (Australia) - Metropolitan Tier 1 recognition for Family Law in Brisbane and Melbourne
- Best Law Firms (Australia) - Metropolitan Tier 1 recognition for Family Law Mediation in Brisbane
- Best Lawyers (Australia) - Six individual listings for family law and family law mediation
- Doyle's Guide 2025 - Leading Family & Divorce law firm in Australia, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne
- Doyle's Guide 2025 - 20 Individual listings across 4 categories, including 2 Family Law Rising Stars
Our Firm
- Australasian Lawyer - 5 Star Employer of Choice, since 2019
- Lawyers Weekly - Pro Bono Partner of the Year, Katie Swain, 2024
- CitySwitch - Award for staff engagement in sustainability initiatives, 2025
- Australasian Lawyer - Corporate Citizen Firm of the Year, Excellence Award, 2021