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Macpherson Kelley is a Commercial law firm that thinks differently – our lawyers possess a rare combination of commercial insight, legal ingenuity, and genuine care. That’s why we treat each client’s business as if it’s our own, delivering intelligent recommendations they can act on.
Our connection to business runs deep: We’re commercial law experts who drill into the detail. Our lawyers work across a broad spectrum of practice areas, each offering specialised, industry-led expertise and a full suite of services.
We’re straight talkers: We tell it like it is so you can focus on what you do best. No surprises or hidden fees. Just good thinking paired with human insight.
Our people think differently: Good thinking can only be done by good people and great lawyers. That’s what sets our law firm apart. Mix in commercial acumen and legal ingenuity, and you’ve got a team of lawyers driven to deliver better business outcomes for their clients.
Practical legal advice. Exceptional service. Good thinking.
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the year we were born
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When Jeffrey Macpherson started practicing in 1905, our journey began in the manufacturing heart of Melbourne’s south east. He would meet with clients at the bar of the Royal Hotel in Dandenong, being the sole lawyer of the firm until Charles Kelley joined as his junior partner.
Today we’re a full service commercial law firm with a national outlook and offices in Brisbane, Dandenong, Melbourne and Sydney.
Macpherson Kelley became an incorporated legal practice on 18 February 2008 and since 2015 has operated as a fully integrated national firm under the guidance of a Board of Directors.
Achieving successful legal outcomes for our clients is our goal. Recognition from international and Australian legal guides is the icing on the cake.
Achieving successful legal outcomes for our clients is our goal. Recognition from international and Australian legal guides is the icing on the cake.
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The Macpherson Kelley Foundation is our way of giving back to the community. We support a range of charities working with children, disadvantaged communities and animal welfare in Australia and overseas.
Since being established in 2016, our staff have embraced the Foundation’s vision and purpose by donating time and money and hosting fundraising events.
Through the Foundation we can also help clients achieve their own philanthropic goals by establishing a sub-fund within our framework.
Applications are open until this Friday for Queensland law graduates looking to kick-start their career at Macpherson Kelley! 🎓
Want some tips and tricks on how to get your application right? Check out our latest video.
👉 Visit mk.com.au/graduates to learn more about our graduate program.
👉 You can submit your applications to the team here: https://employmenthero.com/jobs/position/2228bb29-30a2-4c68-8ec2-dbc3108f1c8b/
#lawgraduates #mkgradprogram2026
We are thrilled to announce that Macpherson Kelley will be expanding its operations to South Australia, following the acquisition of Adelaide law firm, O`Loughlins Lawyers. 🎊 This announcement marks a pivotal step forward for Macpherson Kelley - driving our strategic growth ambitions and deepening our capabilities in industries and specialist areas where we see alignment. 🤝
We are excited to welcome all four O’Loughlins Partners, Hamish Archibald, Josh Abbott, Rebecca Barr and Kym Ryder to the Macpherson Kelley fold along with their talented lawyers, support and service staff.
🎉 Please join us in celebrating this exciting milestone!
#MacphersonKelleyExpansion #MacphersonKelleySouthAustralia #GoodThinking
🎓 Macpherson Kelley’s grad program is opening for applications very soon (particularly for Victorian and Queensland graduates)! ✨ Experience a genuinely supportive environment that prioritises flexibility, community impact and professional development at every stage of your career. Our grads can expect hands-on exposure to working with clients and the opportunity to make a positive impact on workplace culture. 🤝 🤸♀️
Application dates are in the carousel, but visit the graduate page for more details! 👇
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🎓 There are lots of law graduate programs out there - so how do you choose which one is right for you? Macpherson Kelley is inviting prospective grads into their Melbourne office on Thursday 15 May for a behind-the-scenes look into what it’s like to be an MK grad. Hear from Principal Lawyers, previous grads and our recruitment team as they share their insights and tips and tricks for applying. Submit an expression of interest for the MK grad program to gain registration access: https://employmenthero.com/jobs/job/44c84d4c-790e-40dd-9c1b-5c1d21e6b8be/
💻 Can’t make it in person? We’ll be holding a virtual meet and greet over Teams on Thursday 22 May so everyone has a chance to experience why Macpherson Kelley is a great place to start your career.
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Macpherson Kelley is excited to unveil our new brand campaign – a celebration of "Good thinking."
This campaign highlights how our lawyers combine commercial acumen with legal ingenuity and human insight. We treat every client’s business as our own, delivering intelligent, actionable advice every step of the way. Our new campaign mirrors the exceptional quality of our people and it`s about setting new benchmarks in legal innovation while remaining direct and true to our promise—practical legal advice, exceptional service, and, above all, good thinking.
📺With the brand campaign covering a range of media channels here is a taste of what’s to come.
#GoodThinking #MacphersonKelley #CommercialLaw #LegalInnovation
Our Melbourne Managing Principal Nat shares practical things he does to support women in the workplace, including calling out bias and promoting flexible work arrangements. 🙏
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🤝 We hear from Suzy`s perspective as to why respect, understanding and calling out inappropriate behaviour has been crucial for her, particularly working in a male-dominated field.
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Cherry shares with us how advocating for herself and her team members has played a positive impact on her career. She also shares the importance of flexible work environments which has assisted her in career growth. 💗
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🌷 Meet Brigid who shares her thoughts on the support she received after returning to work, after having her first child. 🌷
Work/life balance is incredibly important at MK, and we stand by this through our flexible work policy.
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🌸 March 8 is International Women’s Day - a time to celebrate the incredible achievements of our women and reflect on the actions we can take to make the world a more equitable place #forallwomenandgirls. This year, in the spirit of storytelling, we wanted to share some perspectives from our team, asking them what practical things have made a positive impact on their career. 🌸
We are proud to be a firm that supports the progression of women in law - from our talent programs through to our flexible work initiatives, and are excited to see what the future has in store.
Meet Annaleise Vulin, Associate in our Dandenong office who shares her thoughts on the importance of bringing colleagues along and providing individuals recognition.
#IWD2025 #womeninlaw
Merry Christmas and happy holidays from the team at Macpherson Kelley. 🥂
We hope you enjoy your time with family and friends and look forward to working with you in the new year. Bring on 2025! 🎇
The holiday period is fast approaching! A reminder to clients that our offices will be closed COB Friday 20 December 2024 and will reopen Monday 6 January 2025. Wishing you and your family a restful break!