Piper Alderman

A premier commercial law firm, Piper Alderman has offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. We work with clients across Australia and internationally to achieve optimum legal and commercial solutions.

Our legal expertise has been built on nearly two centuries of industry experience. Piper Alderman has been a leading advisor to commercial Australian interests for more than 175 years and we continue to advance in knowledge, skills and commitment. We listen to our clients, respond to their needs and guide them through increasingly complex regulatory and business landscapes.

As a united, national partnership we are able to work in teams and collaborate in a manner that enables us to harness our skills and network effectively for our clients. We understand the importance of building enduring client relationships and are absolutely committed to advancing our clients’ interests and helping them achieve their business goals.

Piper Alderman has a proud history of being at the forefront of many emerging areas of law, from landmark rulings to new legislation. In this way, our lawyers understand and contribute to Australia’s legal framework in ways that give our clients a special edge.

International focus

The nature of business is becoming increasingly global and a thorough understanding of the complexities involved with international dealings and disputes is critical.

Acting for multinational corporations as well as the Australian branches of many organisations listed in offshore markets, Piper Alderman is regularly involved in complex negotiations across a wide variety of industries and countries. Many of our lawyers hold international qualifications and have practised in other jurisdictions, allowing us to offer our clients effective cross-border legal services backed by extensive experience.

Our international networks are extensive, allowing us to draw upon the expertise of lawyers in local jurisdictions across the globe. Through our membership of TAGLaw and Legalink, we have access to a global network of leading independent law firms located in the world’s top financial and commercial centres.

We are often selected by clients and overseas law firms because of our expertise as well as our independence, as we are not formally aligned with a global law firm. We are also a single, united partnership which facilitates a unified approach to legal services nationally. Our national presence also helps overseas companies negotiate the daunting and often complex mix of state and federal legislature across Australia.