DWF is a global legal business with a purpose to transform legal services. By questioning traditions and thinking beyond conventions, we achieve outstanding levels of innovation through our range of connected services that complement our legal offering. With over 3,000 people across 28 key locations, we connect on a global scale, sharing our knowledge and technical expertise to identify and anticipate challenges for clients within their sectors.

“We have a strong presence across the east coast of Australia, with offices on the ground in Brisbane, Melbourne, Newcastle, Sydney and Townsville. Our national service offering is already significant, and with plans for further offices and services imminent, our reach across the capital cities and regional areas will continue to grow. We are committed to transforming legal services for our clients - we aren’t just a law firm, we are a legal business.”

McDonald Johnson Lawyers, a full service law firm based in Newcastle, Australia, has joined DWF, the global legal business. The deal will see 16 people, including eight lawyers join DWF in Australia.

10,000 consumers took part in our global survey to understand the global consumer behaviour trends key to retail strategy.

DWF Group plc,has issued its half year results for the period to 31 October 2019. Read the full report.

We work with banks, alternative capital providers, private equity sponsors, hedge funds, REITs, listed and unlisted borrowers, growth companies, high net worth individuals, family businesses and corporate trustees. We are known for our understanding of our markets, our transactional management skills and our strong customer focus. Click below to find out more.

Lachlan is a Principal Lawyer and is the Executive Head of our Newcastle office. He is an experienced litigator and advocate with a particular focus on commercial disputes and insolvency. As an Accredited Specialist in Dispute Resolution, Lachlan seeks to identify the potential for quick, commercial and efficient resolution of matters.