About us

Deacons is a major international law firm with more than 900 lawyers across Australia and Asia.

Why we are the Intelligent Alternative

The Intelligent Alternative is not an advertising slogan.

It is our solution for a market that has shown itself hungry for an alternative to the way that many firms provide legal services and interact with clients.

It's what makes us different from the rest. It's what our clients tell us makes Deacons a more attractive proposition and a better commercial choice. Here's why:

• We invest in lasting relationships with our clients.

  Many law firms just talk about building relationships. At Deacons, this is not just talk. It's about open dialogue, it's about understanding what drives client thinking and understanding their ambitions.

• We provide value.

  We don’t bring an entourage when a few wise heads will do. Our highly efficient teams accomplish more with fewer people. We identify the right legal strategy for the desired commercial outcome. We deliver the right level of service to meet our clients’ best interests.

• We understand how to apply legal knowledge to our clients’ advantage.

  We immerse ourselves in our clients’ business and industry. Advice is quicker, commercial and on the mark. We know when to challenge thinking; we see early warning signs and communicate them to our clients.

• We show initiative and foresight.

  We alert clients to wind shifts that may make them vulnerable or signal opportunities. We help our clients to take the right action to either protect or take advantage of their position. We stand guard and look to their future.

• We are accessible.

  Our door is always open. We ensure clients have easy access to our partners, lawyers and staff and can openly communicate with us. We are ready and responsive.

• We provide a consistent experience across all offices.

  Uniform systems and processes across the business ensure a seamless and consistent delivery of services to all our clients, wherever they may be.

At Deacons, innovation is a strategic priority. We believe that the best way to help our clients to be market leaders is by applying new thinking to the way that we develop relationships, and by offering intelligent, creative and flexible approaches to the legal services that they need to take them there.