Rankings & legal directories

Australasian Lawyer publishes annual top law firm rankings and lists.

Type of source

Directory or ranking — methodology not established

Peer-nomination based recognition. Anyone may nominate, including self-nomination; currently recognised lawyers then provide peer review feedback, and eligibility is verified with the relevant bar or admitting body. Listing itself carries no fee.

Type of source

Recognition list — peer nomination, self-nomination permitted, no listing fee

Typical cycle

Annual

Submission and interview based rankings. Firms complete a submission template covering department information, individual nominations, recent work highlights and referee contacts; researchers then interview referees.

Type of source

Rankings directory — submission and interview based

Typical cycle

Annual

Peer-survey based rankings of Australian lawyers and firms. Participation is voluntary, there is no submission requirement, and Doyle's states that rankings cannot be purchased and that no commercial relationship influences inclusion or tier.

Type of source

Rankings directory — peer survey, no submission, no fee

Typical cycle

Annual, by practice area and jurisdiction

Australian legal directory listing law firms and practitioners by location and specialty.

Type of source

Directory or ranking — methodology not established

International legal directory with Australian law firm and lawyer listings.

Type of source

Directory or ranking — methodology not established

Peer-nominated directory of outstanding Australian lawyers and their firms.

Type of source

Directory or ranking — methodology not established

Submission-based rankings drawing on firm data submissions, partner interviews and confidential client feedback, benchmarked by practice area, industry and jurisdiction.

Type of source

Rankings directory — submission based

Typical cycle

Annual