About
King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) is a top-tier international law firm with deep roots in both Australia and Asia. Formed in 2012 through the merger of Australia's Mallesons Stephen Jaques and China's King & Wood, KWM became the first global law firm headquartered in Asia.
With over 3,700 lawyers across 27 global locations, KWM offers clients a unique blend of Eastern and Western legal perspectives. The firm provides comprehensive legal services across various sectors, including banking and finance, energy, infrastructure, and technology.
KWM is known for its innovative approach, having been named the Most Innovative Law Firm in the Asia-Pacific by the Financial Times. The firm is committed to delivering incisive counsel and helping clients navigate complex legal landscapes.
Values
KWM's culture is underpinned by a set of guiding principles that reflect its commitment to excellence and collaboration:
Strive for mastery
Be emotionally mighty
Share by reflex
Make the complex simple
Debate freely, move as one
Trust in our collective
Sharpen your edge
What sets us apart
Sino‑Australian Powerhouse
Only Big Six outfit licensed for PRC law, giving graduates front‑row seats on inbound Chinese investment and the option of Hong Kong or Beijing placements within two years.
Capital‑Markets & FinTech Trailblazer
Advised on the $39 bn Afterpay‑Square deal and Australia’s first sustainability‑linked loan, so juniors work on “first‑of‑kind” financings rather than plain‑vanilla transactions.
Cross‑Cultural Training
Formal language support and cultural‑IQ workshops prepare lawyers for Asia‑facing careers; partners are praised for hands‑on mentoring that grew out of the old Mallesons people‑focused ethos.
