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Our firm...Our reputation attracts clients, but our great service and results retain them.

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Finlaysons is one of Australia’s most respected major commercial law firms with offices in Adelaide and Darwin. Our heritage, which can be traced back 165 years, continues to attract outstanding legal talent and sees us advising clients with interests in South Australia, all Australian jurisdictions and over 15 other countries.

Specialist expertise, deep industry knowledge and outstanding client service are the foundation of our long-standing success. Our reputation attracts exceptional legal talent and a diverse client base. Our unique culture and values inform and underpin the way we do business. We use a practical, collaborative and commercially-focused approach to negotiate workable solutions that deliver outstanding value to our clients.

In 2013 we were named Adelaide Law Firm of the Year at the Australasian Legal Business Law Awards for the fourth consecutive year. The Awards took a break for a year and then in 2015 we were named State/Regional Law Firm of the Year at the Australasian Law Awards. It is testament to the outstanding advice and service that we consistently deliver.

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Note: Our WA Magarey was the donor of the Magarey Medal and GJR Murray became Chief Justice of our Supreme Court, as Sir George Murray

1850-1860 Ayers & Ayers

1860-1880 Ayers Ayers & Gall

1880-1890 Gall & Isbister

1890-1916 Isbister & Pendlebury

1917-1918 Isbister, Hayward & Magarey

1918-1928 Isbister, Hayward, Magarey & Finlayson

1929-1931 Magarey, Finlayson, Mayo & Astley

1931-1942 Finlayson, Mayo, Astley & Hayward

1942-1959 Finlayson, Phillips, Astley & Hayward

1959-1981 Finlayson & Co

1981 Finlaysons

2015 Finlaysons Finlaysons expands, opening office in Darwin

1891-1895 J. & W. Henderson c. 1890-1905 Murray & Magarey

1890-1916 J. Henderson & Hayward

1905-1911 Murray, Hayward & Magarey

1912-1917 Hayward & Magarey

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Our expertiseOur 19 specialist practice areas combine in-depth industry knowledge, technical skill and a thorough understanding of your needs to provide you with practical and commercially-focussed advice and solutions.

We don’t just react to problems as they arise – we are proactive and resourceful, putting strategies in place to minimise risk, diffuse problems and protect your commercial reputation at all times.

Our Managing Partner heads up the executive team and our 21 partners lead a team of more than 50 lawyers and conveyancers.

More than just a legal serviceAt Finlaysons, our goal is to help you achieve yours. Our people are approachable, responsive and committed to working closely with you to understand your commercial objectives as well as the ‘bigger picture’. We are genuinely interested in your business and will work in partnership with you to provide no-nonsense advice and solutions that you understand and know how to apply.

We understand that choosing a law firm can be challenging, but Finlaysons believes that your choice is made easier if you know what you can expect. Everything we do is centred on you, our client.

Our clients include private companies, ASX listed companies, government agencies, industry associations, small to medium enterprises and individuals. We are committed to delivering the same exceptional standard of service whether you are the biggest player in your industry, the smallest or somewhere in between. Our working environment is based on quality rapport with our clients and collaboration, both within our own teams and with industry.

We are committed to developing a productive and long-term working relationship with you that is based not only on results, but on mutual trust and respect.

Our purpose is to help our clients achieve their goals. Our clients feel valued because they know we genuinely care about their business and are confident that we have the enthusiasm, expertise, resources and commitment to achieve their commercial goals. David Martin, Managing Partner, Finlaysons

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Our Agribusiness team has extensive expertise in the sector. We have strong networks within the agricultural sector, government and industry bodies and are committed to achieving our clients’ commercial goals. We have strong working relationships with clients in rural and regional locations throughout Australia and consistently deliver timely and practical outcomes.

Our specialised Banking team is a market leader in South Australia and has a national reputation including landmark transactions and insolvency administrations. We are resourceful, tenacious and highly skilled, with the expertise and experience you need to achieve your commercial goals.

If you would like to invest in Australia, you need a trusted legal adviser with local knowledge.

Our tenacious and talented Corporate team continues to punch above its weight in South Australia and beyond. Our cohesive team works in partnership with you to help achieve your commercial goals. We are a market leader, operating effectively in the national and international marketplace for local, interstate and overseas clients.

Our Defence team is well positioned to service the diverse needs of clients in the defence industry. We have a thorough knowledge of State-based laws and regulations and strong contacts within local government as well as industry. Our team has a broad skill set, with complementary expertise in the property, workplace, intellectual property and commercial disputes areas.

Education is a cornerstone of a thriving community. The extensive legal experience of our Education and Research team means we are well equipped to provide positive outcomes for you now and in the future. We understand the education sector and will work in partnership with you to provide workable, commercially-focussed and strategic solutions.

Australia’s energy sector is undergoing substantial structural change and facing major competition issues, public and regulatory pressures and environmental challenges. Our energy team has worked in the sector since major transformation began in the 1990s. We know that change can spark as many challenges as opportunities and we have been assisting clients to stay at the forefront of the energy sector for many years.

Getting the right advice on environmental issues is critical for modern business. Whether it is environmental compliance, regulatory approvals, impact assessments, management of liability or preparing for a carbon-constrained future, our team has the experience and expertise you need.

Our principal practice areas

Agribusiness

Banking & Finance

Corporate

Defence

Education & Research

Energy

Environment, Climate Change & Planning

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Our astute team understands the importance of planning. Our aim is to help you achieve your financial objectives for the future and make sure transitions are tax effective, flexible and provide you with peace of mind.

Our specialist and multi-disciplinary Health team understands the commercial drivers and structural complexities of the health sector in Australia. We appreciate its dynamic nature and the significant government and public scrutiny it faces. We combine a State-based focus with a national overview to understand your needs as well as the environment in which you operate.

Our Insurance team is a recognised leader in the provision of legal services to the insurance sector. We act for both public and private sector clients within South Australia as well as nationally. Our clients manage insurance liability risk in a wide variety of areas and we are driven by achieving excellent outcomes for our clients.

Whilst intellectual property rights present significant opportunity it too poses substantial legal and commercial risk. Our industry experience and technical knowledge allows us to identify risk and leverage inherent IP opportunities in your business. Being aware, proactive and practical with respect to intellectual property issues unlocks value, avoids costly distractions and helps your business thrive.

Our team spirit and collaborative culture is at the heart of everything we do.

Health

Insurance

Intellectual Property

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We understand that property is about far more than putting up new buildings and infrastructure. No matter what the market, we know the property sector needs a strategic and astute legal service from resourceful and resilient advisors. We are proud of what we have helped our clients achieve – it is a track record that makes us the market leader in South Australia.

Our specialist Resources team is an industry leader in South Australia. Our expertise covers all stages of the industry, from exploration through to mining and production, and all sectors – minerals, oil and gas and geothermal. We understand the industry and your business imperatives and consistently provide commercial, innovative and sustainable solutions.

Our Risk and Dispute Management team has consistently been involved in many of the largest and most complex commercial disputes in South Australia and elsewhere. Our track record is proven. With our depth of experience, resources and specialist industry knowledge, we are well-placed to support you.

Tax can be a difficult part of running a business. Where businesses may see a necessary evil, we see an opportunity to find the right solution to save you time and money. Our team actively pursues the right commercial solution for every individual client. From the smallest to the largest, we give our clients our all.

Our astute team understands the importance of planning for the future. After working hard to build your assets you need to make sure that your business and personal interests are protected. Our strategic and empathetic working approach ensures transitions are tax effective, flexible and provide you with peace of mind.

No other firm in Australia has our depth and diversity of expertise in wine law. Our understanding of the wine industry is unparalleled, but we know that it is critical we also understand our clients’ specific business issues and commercial needs.

We work closely with you to help achieve your business imperatives with strategic, tailored and commercially-relevant advice.

Our highly experienced team understands that employment is all about managing relationships – within and outside of an organisation. We are widely recognised for our experience and expertise in all workplace issues. We will work in partnership with you to help you tackle existing challenges as well as identify and avoid potential issues.

Property & Development

Resources

Risk & Dispute Management

Tax & Revenue

Wills, Estates & Succession Planning

Wine

Workplace Relations, Management & Safety

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David MartinManaging Partner

Fiona Brady

James Jarvis

Luke Gray Michael ChinDarwin Partner

Adam Ludlow Fiona Holdsworth

Jeremy Schultz

Mark Wood

Andrew Dyda

Gavin Cragg Kathryn Lincoln

Michael Butler

Andrew Kedzior

George McKenzie Kirsten Gordge (Dow)

Steven Tarca

Andrew Williams

Guy Biddle

Lan Lam

Will Taylor

Our Partners

The right people for the jobOften a legal matter can require experience in a range of areas. We work as one team, not in isolated departments and have the experience and expertise to handle all aspects of your matter. We allocate the most appropriate people for each task and collaborate to draw on specific expertise within the firm where necessary. This means a cost-effective and value-added service for you.

We are an employer of choice, actively attracting and retaining talented young lawyers whose skills, values and attitudes complement and enhance our own. We also recruit and retain more experienced practitioners to ensure we have the diversity and depth of resources needed to continually provide a high quality and cost-effective service.

We are committed to providing a flexible working environment to help our people strike a healthy balance between a rewarding professional and home life. We value and foster diversity in our workplace, support talent and develop leadership skills. Diversity in our skills and experience ensures that we can continue to service the needs of our diverse range of clients.

We have a strong history of women in leadership roles. Our Finlaysons Women in Business program is an inspiring and productive forum that fosters professional, commercial and personal networks for business women in South Australia and beyond.

Supporting our communityWe care about and contribute to the communities with whom we interact. We are actively involved in many community-based groups and industry bodies, supporting and encouraging growth and development through sponsorships, seminars, alerts, secondments and pro bono legal services.

We encourage and support pro bono work being undertaken by all of our practitioners, at all levels. Finlaysons has a long history of undertaking pro bono work for individuals, charities and not-for-profit organisations in South Australia and has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to doing so. We undertake pro bono legal work in the form of law reform and policy work on issues of public interest as well.

We are also committed to environmental sustainability.

Our skills, experience and perspectives are enhanced through our work in the community, enabling us to provide a better service to you.

Mathew Brittingham

Finlaysons

Adelaide81 Flinders Street Adelaide South Australia 5000 Phone: +618 8235 7400 Facsimile: +618 8232 2944

Darwin Suite C302, Building 3, Wharf One, 19 Kitchener Drive Darwin Northern Territory 0800GPO Box 732 Darwin NT 0801 Phone: +618 8941 7311 Facsimile: +618 8941 2636

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