Seyfarth Named “Law Firm of the Year” by Best Lawyers Australia

The 13th edition of Best Lawyers in Australia named Seyfarth “Law Firm of the Year” for Labour and Employment. The "Law Firm of the Year" awards recognizes a single top firm for its work in a specific legal practice area nationwide. Awards are determined based on a handful of factors including: lawyer ballot feedback, the firm's coverage and scope in this practice area, historical analysis of the firm's "Lawyer of the Year" awards, and the firm's reputation as an expert in this area.

In addition, Best Lawyers Australia ranks 9 Seyfarth partners as leaders in their fields, featuring lawyers in both the firm’s Sydney and Melbourne offices.

In the Australia Labour and Employment Law practice category, Best Lawyers recognized Rachel Bernasconi, Paul Cutrone, Ben Dudley and Darren Perry in Sydney, and Chris Gardner, Erin Hawthorne, Henry Skene, Michael Tamvakologos and Sam Witton in Melbourne.

In the Australia Occupational Health & Safety Law practice category, Best Lawyers recognized Paul Cutrone in Sydney, and Sam Witton in Melbourne.

In the Australia Employee Benefits Law practice category, Best Lawyers recognized Rachel Bernasconi in Sydney, and Michael Tamvakologos in Melbourne.

Published annually, the Best Lawyers lists of outstanding attorneys are compiled by conducting exhaustive peer-review surveys in which tens of thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers.