Firm News

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).

Carter Newell welcomes esteemed planning, local government and environmental law specialist Fraser Hardman to the partnership in its highly regarded Planning & Environment practice.

Partner Patrick Mead was named 2024 Litigation Partner of the Year at the ninth annual Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards at a black tie event in Sydney on Thursday 20 June 2024.

Carter Newell is welcoming two new partners effective 1 July 2024 – Peter Motti who is leading the Corporate & Commercial team and Greg Stirling in the firm’s highly acclaimed Insurance team.

We are proud to be Nationally and Regionally Ranked in Best Lawyers’ inaugural Australian Best Law Firms 2025. Our acclaimed insurance expertise has been reflected in our National Ranking, along with 20 Regional Rankings.