Proximity recognised as one of Australia’s Best Law Firms

CANBERRA – Thursday 31 May, 2024: Best Law Firms has announced Proximity as one of Australia’s top law firms, acknowledging its expertise across Commercial Law, Government Practice, Public Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution.

The awards recognise outstanding performance, experience, and excellence within the legal profession in specific fields. Achieving a tiered ranking in Best Law Firms signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise.

Best Law Firms ranks law firms through rigorous peer-to-peer, industry-driven evaluation including client feedback, lawyer evaluations, and industry leader interviews. Ranked firms, presented in three tiers, are recognised on a national and metro-based scale.

Proximity was awarded Metropolitan tier one in Commercial Law and Government Practice, Metropolitan tier two in Public Law and Metropolitan tier three in Alternative Dispute Resolution.

Proximity’s CEO and National Lead – Legal Zoe Lynam said the Best Law Firms’ acknowledgement demonstrates the organisation’s commitment to excellence and validates the outstanding work delivered by Proximity lawyers.

“As a leading provider of on-site legal services to the government sector, Proximity has assisted Federal and State Government with some of its most complex and high-profile legal matters. I’m exceptionally proud of our legal team that continues to tackle complex challenges with grit and determination giving our clients the know-how and confidence to navigate uncertainty. We are industry leaders and our skilled lawyers have experience across all facets of law,” she said.

This follows last month’s announcement that three current Proximity lawyers were selected as 2025 Best Lawyers. Co-founder and National Lead  – Procurement and Contracts, Sean King, Expert Advisor, Emeritus Professor Robin Creyke, and Principal Advisor, Sarah Colman, were all awarded the prestigious accolades.

“From Senior General Counsel level to paralegals, our legal team is made up of advisors who have experience in the public and private sector, who understand the regulatory and policy framework which governments and regulated industries operate in. All our advisors have experience in major legal or consulting firms or in-house legal and procurement teams. This award is a testament to their skill and tenacity,” concluded Lynam.

The full list of law firms selected can be viewed https://www.bestlawfirms.com/. For more information on Proximity’s legal capabilities visit: Proximity: Legal