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Carter Newell Lawyers wins Brisbane Law Firm of the Year Award

Carter Newell Lawyers wins Brisbane Law Firm of the Year Award

Carter Newell Lawyers has recently won the “Brisbane Law Firm of the Year” award, at the 2008 the Australasian Law Awards night in Sydney.

hopkins_5.jpgCarter Newell was nominated as a finalist for this award, alongside four other premier Brisbane Law Firms by peer, client and industry leaders.  

The judging process included a rigorous analysis of the firm’s ability to deliver astute judgement and advice as well as provide superior client service.  

In announcing the reason for Carter Newell's inclusion as a finalist, it was said “Carter Newell was considered one of the country’s best small firms, a reputation that has won it a swag of clients among Australia’s top 100 listed companies”.


Senior Partner, Paul Hopkins believes that the long term focus the firm has placed on client service and the dedication of the firm’s staff has enabled the firm to win this award.

“This award is great recognition for the firm and instils such an enormous amount of pride and support in both clients and staff”.

The continuation of our defined strategy and focus within the firm will ensure the core areas of service delivery and best quality legal service will remain the centrepiece in our trophy cabinet”, said Paul.

As a Brisbane firm, Carter Newell has benefited from being located in Australia’s most liveable city at a time when Queensland and Brisbane are both experiencing outstanding growth and development.  

With the core practice areas of Insurance, Construction and Engineering, Corporate and Commercial and Commercial Dispute Resolution the firm is acting for many national and international clients who are doing business in Queensland.

Carter Newell was also a finalist for this award in 2007, as well as the BRW – St George client Choice Awards for the past three years, winning in 2006, the Best Small Firm in Australia with revenue under $50 million.

The firm takes pleasure in being a Brisbane firm and is proud to represent both Brisbane and Queensland at the Australasian Law Awards.
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