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who we
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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.
1905
the year we were born
300+
people
10,000
client matters solved yearly
4
offices
1905
the year we were born
300+
people
10,000
client matters solved yearly
4
offices
our story
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.
our awards
and rankings
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.
2021
- IP Asia Awards – Australian Trademark Firm of the Year 2020
- World Trademark Review 1000 – Prosecution and Strategy – Bronze
- IP Stars – Trade mark prosecution – Notable firm
- Doyles Guide – Workplace Health & Safety – Queensland – Recommended
2020
- Chambers – Media- Band 1
- Doyles Guide – Workplace Health & Safety – Queensland – Recommended
- Doyles Guide – Intellectual Property – Queensland – Tier 3
- Doyles Guide – Technology, Media and Telecommunications – Queensland – Recommended
- Doyles Guide – Technology, Media and Telecommunications – Victoria – Recommended
- World Trademark Review 1000 – Prosecution and Strategy – Bronze
- IP Stars – Trade mark prosecution – Notable firm
2019
- World Trademark Review 1000 – Recommended
- IP Stars – Trade mark prosecution – Notable firm
- Media Law International – Tier 4
- Chambers – Media – Band 1
- The Legal 500 – Asia Pacific – Intellectual Property
- The Legal 500 – Asia Pacific – Labour and Employment law
- Doyles Guide – Intellectual Property – Queensland – Recommended
- Doyles Guide – Technology, Media & Telecommunications – Queensland – Recommended
- Doyles Guide – Workplace Health & Safety – Queensland – Recommended
macpherson kelley foundation
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.
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