Carter Newell awarded Employer of Choice 2021

Having just celebrated its 32nd year in practice, Carter Newell Lawyers is pleased to announce it has been named an Employer of Choice by Australasian Lawyer

With the COVID-19 pandemic bringing various challenges, the Employer of Choice survey questioned the Australasian legal industry about the most effective employee-centred programs. It also asked about 11 other key areas around employment. 

Carter Newell has been recognised as having one of the firms who are leading the way with policies and initiatives that engage their staff. Carter Newell was also recognised for having the highest average staff tenure rates (8 years) among the Australian Lawyer - Employers of Choice list.

Managing Partner Paul Hopkins said, “As we have just celebrated the 32nd anniversary of the firm, we are delighted to have been recognised as an employer of choice. This last year has been a very different and challenging time for everyone. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way our firm, like many others, have had to work and operate. Our firm was able to adapt. I am so proud of the positive way the staff adapted to this ‘new’ way of working".

With offices in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, Carter Newell provides specialist advice to Australian and international corporate clients in the areas of insurance, construction & engineering, resources, corporate, commercial property, litigation & dispute resolution, aviation & transport, planning & environment and workplace advisory.