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.

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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.

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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
  • 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)
  • 41 listings across 7 categories in Best Lawyers Australia
  • 20 firm and 36 lawyer listings across all defendant insurance categories in Doyle's Guide

Family, Wills & Estates

  • 9 Family Law Accredited Specialists
  • 10 individual listings for family law and family law mediation in Best Lawyers Australia
  • Leading Family & Divorce law firm in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne in Doyle's Guide
  • 16 Individual listings across 4 categories, including 3 Family Law Rising Stars in Doyle's Guide

Our Firm

  • 5 Star Employer of Choice, Australasian Lawyer 2022 and 2023
  • Employer of Choice, Australasian Lawyer 2021, 2020, 2019
  • Corporate Citizen Firm of the Year – Excellent Award, Australasian Lawyer 2021

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