Who We Are
Carter Newell is a leading dynamic Queensland-based firm providing specialist legal advice to Australian and international corporate clients.
We specialise in the areas of:
- Insurance
- Construction & Engineering
- Corporate & Commercial
- Commercial Dispute Resolution
Within these practices are various specialty areas that address the demand from clients and capture the depth of expertise and experience of our senior legal team. Our dedicated team provides the following specialist areas:
- Property & Injury Liability Insurance
- Construction & Engineering Insurance
- Professional Liability Insurance
- Aviation Insurance
- Director’s and Officers’ Liability Insurance
- Agribusiness Insurance
- Tourism, Hospitality & Security Insurance
- Project Development & Construction Contracts
- Construction Dispute Resolution
- Resources
- Corporate
- Property
- Workplace Relations
- Aboriginal Cultural Heritage and Native Title
- Business Reconstruction
Carter Newell's most important and valued resource is its people. Each member of our team has belief in and is passionate about what they do on behalf of our clients.
The Power of One Team - Working with Carter Newell means that clients have at their disposal a, dedicated legal group who first of all, arm themselves with a sound knowledge of their business, are specialists themselves and have only one aim – to deliver the best result for our clients.
Our clients regard us as their business partners, which differentiates us from other legal service providers. We see ourselves as an extension of each client’s business and aim to provide high quality legal services to help our clients achieve their commercial goals. It is not only our expertise, but also our dedication to being the best we can be, that ensures we deliver on this client commitment.
The reputation of the firm that has been recognised nationally for the quality of its services by being voted 2008 "Brisbane Law Firm of the Year" at the ALB Australasian Law Awards and finalist in 2007. These awards which involve peer, client and industry leader nominations recognise outstanding client service as well as the ability to combine rigorous analysis with astute judgement and advice. Carter Newell was also finalist for the BRW – St George Client Choice Award 2007 and the winner of BRW – St George Client Choice Award 2006 for Best Small Law Firm in Australia (open to firms with revenue under $50m per year).
