Proximity wins Government Team of the Year at the 2022 Australian Law Awards

We are thrilled to announce Proximity has been named the winner of the Government Team of the Year at the Australian Law Awards

The 2022 Australian Law Awards returned for its 22nd year on Friday, 12 August 2022, at the Australian Turf Club, Royal Randwick Racecourse at an in-person ceremony. Proximity attended this celebration as a finalist in two categories – Government Team of the Year and Employer of Choice.

The criteria for Government Team of the Year focused on teams that collaborate effectively, actively participate in thought leadership, and focus on the achievements of government teams. To be shortlisted and named the winner of this award alongside fellow finalist’s ranging from top tier and international firms is a huge honour.

“We are extremely proud of our efforts to be recognised against this criterion as one of the highest performing Government teams in the country”, stated Irene Ghobreal, National Lead – Commercial Law.

“We are known as bold thinkers and effective collaborators in the government space. Our clients value our advisors’ extensive government experience and broad understanding of the laws, policies, politics, and culture of the government sector. To receive industry recognition of our approach is a testament to our unique methods and outstanding team”.

Proximity has previously been recognised for excellence in Government, being named Government Team of the Year at the 2017 Australian Law Awards. Since that win we have continued to increase our government-dedicated team, from 64 to 118 across ACT, VIC, and NSW, significantly growing our legal capability and fully integrated consulting practice.

“Winning this category for the second time is validation that we are the leading innovative whole-solution alternative for clients beyond the traditional national law firms” stated Tara Munro-Mobbs, National Lead – Public Law & Litigation.

The annual Australian Law Awards is, undoubtedly, the biggest celebration of legal talent across the country, with Lawyers Weekly reporting a record high of 370 finalists at the 2022 awards. A well-respected panel of judges determined the winners and Lawyers Weekly editor Jerome Doraisamy emphasised “that finalists and winners are the industry leaders of today and tomorrow.” We congratulate our fellow finalists (including our client Department of Home Affairs) and winners, and we want to thank our amazing clients for their support and our extraordinary people for their hard work and dedication

View Australian Law Awards 2022 winners and finalists here.