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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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🎓 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.
#lawgraduates #mkgradprogram2026
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. 🙏
#IWD
🤝 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.
#IWD
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. 💗
#IWD
🌷 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.
#IWD
🌸 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!
We are thrilled to announce that Macpherson Kelley`s payroll giving program has been awarded the `highly commended` title from Workplace Giving Australia at this year`s Australian Workplace Giving Awards!
Awards aside, our proudest achievement has to be how the program has created a sense of belonging amongst our people, contributing to a positive workplace culture and enhanced community support.
#workplacegivingawards
#workplacegiving
#workplacegivingaustralia
Congratulations to all the winners at this year’s Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards! It was great to see our people recognised across the board for their hard work and dedication to their craft. 🎉
This year our lawyers were named as finalists for:
Executive of the Year – Cathy Russo
Special Counsel of the Year – Nicole Treacey
Thought Leader of the Year – Sapphire Parsons
We also had great representation from our services team who were listed as finalists for:
HR Professional of the Year – Olivia Holmes
Legal Operations Professional of the Year – Cherry Natale
This recognition solidifies our commitment to supporting our female leaders as they make important contributions to our firm and the legal landscape at large. Congrats to all!
#womeninlaw #womeninlawawards
Yesterday, our Sydney Litigation team hit the pavement at the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge in support of the event`s beneficiary the Indigenous Marathon Foundation. 👣🏃♀️Being one of the world’s largest corporate running events, it was an event to remember!
The team conquered the 5.6 kilometre course, building connections with their colleagues and the wider professional community. Our runners are nursing their sore muscles and back to running (legal) cases but it was an event to remember. See you at the next one!
#JPMCC #runsweatinspire #playasateam
