Moray & Agnew Lawyers has been recognised across multiple practice areas in the 2026 Legal 500 Asia Pacific rankings, reinforcing the firm’s standing as a leading national law firm.
The Legal 500 directory, one of the world’s most established legal benchmarking publications, assesses law firms through a combination of independent research and client feedback. In the latest edition, Moray & Agnew was ranked nationally across five key areas: Real Estate, Construction, Projects & Infrastructure, Insurance, Labour & Employment, and Commercial Litigation.
The recognition reflects the firm’s continued national growth and its expanding footprint across Australia’s legal market.
National Managing Partner Ian Denham said the rankings acknowledged the work delivered by teams across the firm.
“We are always pleased to see our expertise recognised across a range of practice areas,” he said. “These rankings reflect the outstanding work our teams deliver every day for our clients, and it is gratifying to see their commitment acknowledged in this way.”
The Melbourne office has continued its strong growth under Managing Partner Bill Papastergiadis, who also serves as the firm’s National Chairman.
Mr Papastergiadis said the results reflected the firm’s emphasis on depth of expertise and long-term client relationships.
“These rankings in such an important legal directory reflect the continued recognition of our broader capabilities and our ability to support clients across complex matters,” he said. “They also highlight the strength of our people and the trust placed in us by our clients.”
Legal 500 research cited client feedback describing Moray & Agnew’s lawyers as highly skilled, pragmatic and committed to building long-term partnerships. Respondents noted the firm’s practical and commercially focused approach, as well as its responsiveness across matters.
Within the Melbourne office, partner Phillip Vassiliadis was again recognised as a Next Generation Partner, reflecting his growing influence within the profession.
Nick Duggall, who leads the firm’s Labour & Employment practice from Melbourne, was described by clients as “empathetic and caring”, while partner Sheridan Landwehr was noted for being “personable and responsive”.
Melbourne partners Jeremy Peck and George Chadwick were also praised for their work in commercial litigation, with clients highlighting their clarity of advice and commercially grounded approach.
The firm’s Real Estate team was recognised for being “practical and considered”, while the Construction, Projects & Infrastructure team was commended for its standards of excellence and depth of expertise.
Client feedback included comments on the firm’s relationship-driven approach, with one respondent noting that Moray & Agnew consistently invests time in understanding a client’s business context, translating into clear and commercially focused advice.
Additional feedback referenced Mr Papastergiadis’ leadership within the Construction, Projects & Infrastructure practice, highlighting his accessibility, responsiveness and ability to distil complex legal issues into practical guidance.
