Organisation Overview

Finlaysons Lawyers is one of Australia’s most respected commercial law firms who have expert lawyers across a wide variety of industries.

With their origins tracing back to 1850, their longevity speaks for itself, with their performance matching their reputation. Finlaysons continues to attract outstanding legal talent who provide services to clients within South Australia, all Australian jurisdictions and over fifteen other countries. The firm is based in Adelaide, with an office in Darwin also.

Finlaysons provides clients with legal advice that is reliable, practical, timely and affordable. Building and maintaining a relationship as a trusted confidant to clients is at the forefront of their values to ensure problems are solved and opportunities are seized.

Expertise and Capabilities

The Defence and Space team at Finlaysons has a range of expertise to provide services surrounding:

  • Contracting, including supply and procurement of goods and services
  • Property, infrastructure and development law
  • Commercial disputes
  • Risk and liability
  • Intellectual property, copyright, trademark, privacy and confidentiality matters
  • Workplace and industrial relations
  • Occupational health and safety
  • Workers compensations
  • Mergers, acquisitions and disposals
  • Due diligence

Unique Selling Points

Industry Knowledge and Legal Expertise 
The Finlaysons Defence and Space team have a broad range of expertise and experience which allows them to handle a wide variety of work for clients. Previous matters include acting in the acquisition of an Australian aerospace engineering company by a European buyer, including due diligence on related business interests in India.

Extensive Network
The team are proactive with their work to ensure the best solutions are made for clients. Their capabilities include an extensive network of experts and participants within the industry to assist with client needs.

Approach to Work
As well as having expertise within the industry, the Finlaysons team also conduct themselves in a way which is professional, understanding and trustworthy. Respecting the differing needs of the client is integral to establish a working relationship to ensure the best possible solutions are made and the client is benefited.