Mills Oakley > Perth, Australia > Firm Profile

‘Maurice Lynch has assisted us a number of times in matters. His experience is valued and his prompt responses highly appreciated. We intend to continue working with Maurice Lynch in future matters when appropriate.’

‘Good team overall.’

‘The people are great to deal with and always provide sound legal advice.’

‘Frazer Hunt and Maurice Lynch are outstanding. They are commercially minded and seek to resolve disputes before they go to Court.’

‘Mills Oakley’s Marine & Insurance team is unique in that they have a structure with a practical mix of senior experienced lawyers in Frazer Hunt and Maurice Lynch overseeing a motivated team of associates, solicitors and graduates.’

‘Frazer Hunt is at the top of his game as a marine insurance lawyer, with the ability to provide advice on all matters – again from the very large and complex to the small but necessary.’

‘Maurice Lynch provides prompt superior practical marine legal advice re the complete range of matters on the basis nothing is too much trouble – he is a pleasure to deal with.’

‘Good access to the Partners. Broad spectrum of capabilities with specific strength in certain areas. They also proactively respond when we look to them to assist us with difficult, protracted matters.’

‘Stand out partners are Daren Curry and Stephen Aroney. The are both exceptional when it comes to service and always make themselves available. They are happy to provide ad hoc advice on short notice.’

‘Mills Oakley excel in client communication and bring a professionalism and calm to difficult situations which give a client a level of confidence in the quality of the advice and strategy.’

‘The Mills Oakley insurance practice in Sydney and Brisbane always partner with us well, is responsive, and understands our business imperatives including a focus on customer and fair outcomes.’

‘The team are always ready to respond. Trusted advisors that give clear and reliable advice in even the most stressful situations.’

‘The personal approach is one where they are genuinely one of your team, with a keen eye for strategy and opportunity. They are our absolute go to team above others in the labour and HR field. ’

‘Always contactable, deliver on timeframes, personable and easy to get along with, not just seen as a lawyer/employer relationship.’

‘The team is extremely accessible and provides an exceptionally personalised service.’

‘Quality of advice – Daniel White.’

‘Mills Oakley as a law firm is very approachable and easy to collaborate with, from reception staff to support staff taking calls to accounts, they are always attentive and make you feel that you / your organisation is of upmost importance.’

‘Good knowledge of trade-related legal matters which helps with appropriate advice. Flexibility in terms of discussions even with our clients where required to iron out contentious legal matters. Good response times.’

‘Peter Kennedy has shown attentive due diligence throughout the entire process, his work was meticulous, meeting the deadlines in a timely manner and with utmost care.’

‘Working with Peter Kennedy was a real pleasure. I did appreciate his prompt response to any concern I had, his due diligence and professionalism. Most lawyers do have these characteristics indeed, but Peter Kennedy was exceptional.’

‘The individuals have an extremely good understanding of the law, but are commercial in the way they communicate legal concepts.’

‘This team is very agile and flexible – capable of acting as project manager and managing different service providers (including lawyers) across different countries to ensure everything is done properly and on time.’

‘The team has the ability to understand our business from a unit economics perspective and also an operational one.’

‘One particular partner I worked with is worth mentioning: Iain Laughland. I worked extensively with him and he was always keen to adapt to the issue at hand (whether in terms of billing, workflow or otherwise) and always had a strong business sense – it was very helpful to get his insights and opinions about other similar transactions and hear potential solutions he could come up with given his extensive background and knowledge.’

‘Our key interaction is with Iain Laughland, who is very capable and knowledgeable in the areas Mills Oakley advise us on. This is largely in the corporate listed company space. Mills Oakley appear to be cost effective and capable which stands them apart from larger, and more well-known, legal firms.’

‘Very proactive, responsive, collaborative, knowledgeable and reasonable when it comes to time and effort.’

‘Availability is exceptional and the team is a good sounding board/advisor.’

‘A robust pragmatic practice that you can rely on. They can speak to all levels of an organisation – you don’t need a law degree to decipher their advice.’

‘Kathryn Edghill is brilliant to work with – she is very responsive and gives insightful and pragmatic answers. Her off-the-cuff answers are appreciated too – I am not left with a very legalese unclear answer.’

‘Kathryn Edghill stands out. She is highly experienced, has excellent instincts, and is extremely diligent. Clients also love Kathryn because she is personable and practical.’

‘Mid-size and so able to tailor services to client’s needs and resources.’

‘Sensible, pragmatic, and very experienced. ’

‘Mills Oakley has a strong team across the board, with partners out of top tier firms who know what they are doing.’

‘Very strong and knowledgeable team. Always went the extra mile to ensure there were no loose ends. Was billing according to the initial engagement letter and stuck to the price.’

‘The two defining aspects of dealing with the team are (1) the focus on client service and (2) the level of partner contact. When combined, they make it a real pleasure to work with.’

‘Tim Cox’s commitment to client service is above and beyond.’

‘What sets Mills Oakley’s M&A division apart is their unique ability to seamlessly combine legal expertise with a deep understanding of business dynamics, resulting in strategic solutions that drive value and empower clients in rapidly evolving markets.’

‘Tony’s professionalism and integrity are exemplary. He operates with the utmost ethical standards, demonstrating a strong sense of responsibility and accountability in all his interactions.’

‘Unbelievably practical service – clear, concise, commercially relevant advice. The team listened to our objectives and risk profile and had these in mind at all times.’

‘Great transparency and forecasting around costs and cost changes (due to our requests), there were no costing surprises. The resulting outcome for the business was beyond our expectations.’

‘The litigation practice at Mills Oakley has very strong capabilities in insolvency in particular. The team has good depth, with some very strong special counsel and more junior lawyers. The firm tends to run matters with smaller teams in a very effective and efficient manner.’

‘Ariel Borland is an exceptional litigator and has very strong analytical and interpersonal skills which set her apart from other partners practicing in the area.’

‘Stuart Walter is a very good operator in the more general commercial litigation space.’

‘High quality legal services from a focused team of specialists.’

‘Stuart Lewin and Ariel Borland are both highly experienced and outcome orientated partners.’

‘Always available and responsive as a whole team. Access to senior resources and professional quality.’

‘Total understanding of our requirements and processes.’

‘Rechelle Brost is contactable and good at tight timeframes for turnaround.’

‘Direct access to partners. Quick and sound responses to matters.’

‘They provide us with a wide range of legal knowledge.’

‘They have a great understanding of the commercial real estate industry and are up to date with the latest market trends.’

‘You always feel you come first as a client.’

‘The Melbourne commercial law team has good diversity, are commercially astute, and provide recommendations/solutions, not just a legal response.’

‘The diversity of the team provides us with the support we require to fulfil all the requirements we have.’

‘Emma De Leon has a very collaborative team, and they deliver timely and very commercial advice.’

‘Emma De Leon is extremely knowledgeable, and her advice is always precise and heavily relied on.’

‘James Price is an experienced commercial lawyer who provides excellent advice, strategy, and solutions. He leads a diverse team.’

‘A large diverse and quality team that services a broad client base. The team is led by Stuart Lewin who is a highly regarded legal / commercial advocate. Highly respected and highly trusted.’

‘Stuart Lewin, Ariel Borland and Darren James are the key partners in the Melbourne-based Mills Oakley team that we work with. Our professional relationship is based on high-quality advice and outcomes over an extended period. They understand the importance of high-quality and timely advice and advocacy that is required in the restructuring and insolvency sector.’

‘Specialist insolvency team with a depth of talent.’

‘Ariel Borland is a specialist insolvency partner who is very switched on and dedicated.’

‘Advice tailored for the client’s operating environment. Concise but comprehensive, unambiguous advice. Advice was easy to understand from a layperson’s perspective.’

‘Andrew Spalding and Craig Gibson were extremely professional. They understood and responded precisely to our query, coordinating responses with other partners in the business to ensure our comprehensive needs were met.’

‘Super responsive, reliable, helpful, pragmatic.’

‘We are lucky to have had Mills Oakley’s counsel over the years and are particularly pleased with their recent performance during an acquisition.’

‘Andrew Spalding is an exceptional tax lawyer. He is able to distill complex tax questions clearly, providing advice where decisions need to be made, and focussing on areas that are material.’