About
Pinsent Masons is a multinational law firm with a strong presence in Australia, offering comprehensive legal services across various practice areas. The firm has established offices in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth, celebrating its 10th anniversary in Australia in 2025.
The firm's Australian practice encompasses a wide range of legal services, including corporate/M&A, commercial disputes, construction and disputes, debt recovery, employment and reward, financial services, major project delivery, property planning and environment, restructuring and insolvency, technology, media and telecommunications, and work health and safety. This breadth of expertise enables Pinsent Masons to advise organisations on all fundamental issues intrinsic to running healthy and successful businesses.
Pinsent Masons has been recognised for its work in infrastructure projects and construction, with its finance & projects and construction advisory & disputes teams advising on large-scale infrastructure projects, including aviation, road, rail, water, and social infrastructure. The firm works closely with its environment and planning practice to focus on sustainable designs and materials.
The firm has also expanded its global insolvency practice with key Australian partner appointments, indicating a significant expansion of its operations within Australia. Additionally, Pinsent Masons has launched an Australian Employment and Reward team with the hire of three partners, strengthening its offerings in relation to domestic and cross-jurisdictional employment and labour law advice, investigation, litigation, and resolution services.
Pinsent Masons is committed to making business work better for people, with a purpose-led strategy that guides the firm's approach to inclusivity, diversity, and sustainability. The firm has formalised its commitment to reconciliation through its first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), focusing on empowering young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to access education and reach their potential in the legal and professional services sector.
For Australian law students, Pinsent Masons offers a dynamic and inclusive environment with opportunities to work on complex projects, transactions, and disputes across various sectors. The firm's commitment to innovation, diversity, and sustainability makes it an attractive choice for those seeking a meaningful and impactful legal career.
Values
Pinsent Masons is guided by three core values:
Approachable: Fostering a friendly and respectful environment where open communication and collaboration are encouraged.
Bold: Embracing innovation and progressive thinking to deliver unconventional solutions and drive business success.
Connected: Building strong relationships with clients, colleagues, suppliers, and communities to create a diverse and inclusive network that adds value to the organisation.
What sets us apart
Infrastructure & Construction Specialist
EPC contracts and disputes for mega rail, tunnelling and renewables projects dominate workloads.
Boutique Size, Global Sector Team
<100 lawyers locally but deep integration with 29‑office network delivers worldwide know‑how and secondments.
Purpose‑Led, Mindful Business
Firm pledges diversity over dollars and caps needless overtime, providing supportive conditions on technically intense matters.
