Parental leave Our policies apply to all of our people regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or relationship status, including our market leading parental leave package which removes any distinction between primary and ...

Our commitment to reconciliation Our First Nations Engagement Plan provides a framework for Allens to support national reconciliation. Allens acknowledges both a responsibility to contribute to reconciliation, and the importance of ...

Allens was founded on 22 July 1822, the day after 21-year-old George Allen was admitted as an attorney and solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales and became the first person to complete their full legal training in Australia. When he began his small legal practice in a cottage on Elizabeth Street in Sydney, he could not have forseen the story that would follow.  ...

This includes jokes, assumptions, stereotypes and myths about LGBTQIA+ culture: these comments are harmful. Taking the time to explain that someone’s behaviour is inappropriate and why, can be a good way to get people to start thinking ...

At Allens, we’ve always believed that innovation is most powerful when it’s thoughtful — and when it brings people along for the journey. As AI continues to reshape the legal landscape, we’re proud to be helping lead the conversation, not ...

Scams and fraudulent communications are increasing, with scammers using advanced tactics to impersonate reputable organisations, including law firms. These communications can be highly convincing, using official logos, familiar language, ...

Phillip Cornwell AM, a distinguished former partner of Allens, has been recognised in the Australia Day 2025 Honours List for his significant service to conservation and the environment, community health and the legal profession. ...

As a lawyer contracting for the past six years, Florence knows the ins and outs of working this way, but she had never used Allens Adapt until she came across it via LinkedIn. From that moment, everything seamlessly fell into place. ...

Lily is the National Manager of Adapt, our dedicated flexible resourcing solution which matches legal experts to contract opportunities, and secondments. ...

A Senior Legal Leader with experience in top-tier law firms and General Counsel roles, Stuart was able to find an engaging and fulfilling leadership opportunity with Allens Adapt. ...