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Top Employment & Labor firms in Melbourne
The firms combining the deepest employment & labor footprint with a presence in Melbourne, ranked by the Sartori Firm Index.
Employment & Labor firms in Melbourne
These law firms pair a strong public Employment & Labor footprint with a recorded presence in Melbourne, ranked by the Sartori Firm Index — a 0–100 measure of scale, reach and hiring built from public data. The ranking reflects public footprint and momentum, not the quality of any firm's employment & labor work in Melbourne.
| # | Firm | Index | Tier | Attorneys mapped | Markets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HSF Kramer | 68.1 | Global | 1,500–2,500 | London, New York, Sydney… |
| 2 | K&L Gates | 57.6 | Global | 1,500–2,500 | Pittsburgh, Melbourne, Washington… |
| 3 | Pinsent Masons | 57.3 | Global | 2,500–4,000 | London, Birmingham, Manchester… |
| 4 | Kennedys | 56.3 | Global | 1,000–1,500 | London, New York, Manchester… |
| 5 | HWL Ebsworth | 47.9 | National | 250–500 | Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane… |
| 6 | Mallesons | 45.9 | International | 250–500 | Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane… |
| 7 | GrayRobinson | 44.5 | National | 250–500 | Orlando, Miami, Tampa… |
| 8 | MinterEllison | 43.9 | International | 250–500 | Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane… |
| 9 | Mills Oakley | 42.9 | National | 250–500 | Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane… |
| 10 | Wicker Smith | 38.6 | National | 250–500 | Miami, Orlando, Tampa… |
| 11 | Clayton Utz | 38 | National | 250–500 | Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne… |
| 12 | Colin Biggers & Paisley | 33.5 | National | 100–250 | Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane |
| 13 | Lowndes | 28.1 | National | 100–250 | Orlando, Vero Beach, Melbourne |
Index measures public footprint and momentum, not quality or prestige. Methodology. Spot an error? Tell us.
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