Firm News

Carter Newell is certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace by Family Friendly Workplaces. The certification acknowledges workplaces that excel across five critical pillars: flexible work, parental leave, family care, family wellbeing, and leadership culture. Carter Newell is committed to nurturing a workplace where our people don’t have to choose between excelling at work and being fully present with their families. Through our Family Inclusive Workplace certification, we’re putting that belief into action.

Carter Newell is pleased to have been named as a finalist across three categories in the Lawyers Weekly’s Australian Law Awards 2025. The firm is a finalist for the Insurance Team of the Year and Dispute Resolution and/or Litigation Team of the Year. We congratulate Partner Patrick Mead who is also a finalist for Litigator of the Year, following on from his recent win as Partner of the Year for Construction, Projects and Infrastructure.

Carter Newell is pleased to announce the elevation of four lawyers across two separate office locations, effective from 1 July 2025.

We are proud to announce that Carter Newell has been recognised in the prestigious Best Law Firms – Australia Region (2026 Edition) rankings.

Carter Newell is proud to announce the relocation of its Sydney office to a new, larger premises marking an important milestone in the firm’s growth and development. As of today, 7 May 2025, the Sydney team is officially operating from the new location.

We are proud to announce that 20 Carter Newell lawyers have been recognised for their premier expertise by The Best Lawyers in Australia 2026 in its “Lawyer of the Year Awards”, “Ones to Watch”, and listings across more than 20 specialty areas.

Our Planning and Environment team is proud to have assisted Malchi Holdings Pty Ltd in securing approval for the Malchi-Nine Mile Quarry located west of Rockhampton. The quarry is well positioned to make a strategic contribution to the delivery of the regionally significant Rockhampton Ring Road and Bruce Highway upgrade.

Carter Newell is pleased to welcome new Employment & Workplace Advisory Partner Barnaby Austin to its growing Sydney office on 27 March 2025.

One of Australia’s largest insurance legal practices builds in strength as Carter Newell welcomes dynamic insurance specialist Stephanie Huestis to the firm’s partnership on 1 February 2025.

Carter Newell has countless reasons to celebrate as it marks a milestone 35 years in November 2024.

Carter Newell is proud to again have the calibre of its insurance practice recognised in the latest Doyle’s Guide rankings for Queensland in 2024.

Carter Newell’s award-winning insurance team continues to build upon its strength with its latest elevations – Emily Holzberger to Senior Associate (Professional Liability), Alexandra McGrath to Associate (General Liability), and Rebecca Woodrow to Associate (General Liability).