Clayton Utz

Clayton Utz acts for large private sector and government clients on business, regulatory and dispute matters. It is one of Australia's oldest and largest law firms, with nearly 200 partners.

The firm advises on corporate and M&A work, banking and finance, projects and infrastructure, competition, intellectual property, and workplace relations. It also acts in disputes and helps clients meet regulatory duties.

Clients include Australian government bodies, local councils and major companies. The firm says it gives plain advice without legal jargon.

Clayton Utz has offices in six cities: Brisbane, Canberra, Darwin, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. It acts for clients across Australia and has international links.

Clayton Utz organises its work into advisory, disputes, projects, regulatory and transactions. Advice covers corporate and M&A, banking and finance, competition, intellectual property, tax, insolvency, real estate and workplace relations.

The firm also serves sectors such as energy, financial services, healthcare, mining, infrastructure and the public sector. It runs a pro bono program.