About
Established in 1822, Allens is Australia's oldest continuous law firm, boasting a rich heritage of over 200 years. With a strong presence throughout Australia and Asia, Allens operates in alliance with Linklaters, providing clients access to a global network spanning 41 offices across 26 countries.
Allens has been instrumental in shaping Australia's legal and regulatory landscape, participating in significant nation-building projects and reforms that have transformed the region. The firm advises a diverse client base, including 55 of the world's top 100 companies and over 75 of Australia's top 100 companies.
Committed to excellence, Allens combines deep legal expertise with commercial insight to deliver innovative solutions across various sectors, including energy, infrastructure, banking and finance, and technology.
Values
Allens' culture is underpinned by five core values:
Striving for excellence: Delivering high-quality legal services and continuously seeking improvement.
Eyes on the horizon: Anticipating future challenges and opportunities to provide forward-thinking advice.
In it together: Fostering collaboration and mutual support among colleagues and clients.
Courageous and creative: Encouraging innovation and bold solutions to complex legal issues.
Fostering greatness: Investing in the development of people and promoting diversity and inclusion.
What sets us apart
Top‑Tier M&A & Infrastructure
Regularly leads Australian deal‐value tables and acts on nation‑building projects such as data‑centre buy‑outs and energy corridors. Grads see complex drafting and negotiations early because teams are kept intentionally lean.
Strategic Linklaters Alliance
Rather than merge, Allens partners formally with Magic‑Circle firm Linklaters, exposing junior lawyers to global matters and enabling coveted London or New York secondments while the firm retains its independent culture.
Innovation Program
An in‑house Legal Tech team and the Allens Accelerate start‑up practice earned AFR “Most Innovative” citations, so clerks learn modern tools such AI due‑diligence and document automation alongside black‑letter law.
