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Global Affiliation

Are you a globally-minded business looking for trusted legal advisers abroad?
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Worldwide Connections

Are you a globally-minded business looking for trusted legal advisers abroad?

MeritasBennett & Philp Lawyers has been selected to be Queensland’s representative firm for Meritas, the premier global alliance of independent law firms working collaboratively to provide businesses with solution-focused legal expertise.

As Meritas’ nominated law firm for Queensland, Bennett & Philp has access to a global network of 191 law firms employing 7,500 lawyers across 258 global markets in 96 countries, allowing us to support our clients’ interests both nationally and internationally.

Our Meritas affiliation allows us to connect you with service providers, locally, nationally and globally when required.


Pictured (left-to-right): Bennett & Philp’s Meritas representatives, Lachlan Thorburn, Lance Pollard, Andrew Lambros

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Meritas provides you with high-quality, legal expertise anywhere in the world.
 

How we can help you

Our close relationships with Meritas member law firms in the Australia & New Zealand region provides our clients with seamless access to the interstate and New Zealand markets combined with personal attention and greater cost efficiency unmatched by national law firms.

Founded in 1990, Meritas maintains a commitment to exceptional client service and expertise through its disciplined, analytical approach to quality control. The alliance rigorously screens potential member firms before extending an invitation to join Meritas. Member firms are continuously monitored for service quality through ongoing client satisfaction evaluations and require mandatory recertification every three years.

Be confident that with Bennett & Philp Lawyers you have access to uncompromising quality and commitment to service regardless of where your business takes you.

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Discover more about the business landscape of Australia

Meritas Legal Guide for Business Investment and Expansion in Australia, 2022 Edition

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Affiliates of the Australian and New Zealand region

Bennett & Philp Lawyers is one of six firms that represent the Australia and New Zealand Region of Meritas

DMAW Lawyers

Madgwicks Lawyers

Martelli McKegg Lawyers

Swaab Attorneys

Williams + Hughes Commercial and Litigation Lawyers

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Navigate legal, social and political challenges wherever your business takes you.
 

Resources and Guides

The affiliates of the AU & NZ region of the Meritas Legal Network present a Legal Guide to Business Investment and Expansion in Australia. Download the section relevant to your needs or grab the complete set.

Top 10 Questions When Doing Business in Australia (pdf)

Major Forms of Business Organisation (pdf)

Company Law (pdf)

Taxation (pdf)

Intellectual Property (pdf)

Competition and Consumer Protection (pdf)

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Connecting you with the right advice.

Call us today to discuss your commercial objectives.

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Don’t wait any longer to get the right advice

All of our lawyers are highly experienced in their area of law
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