Gilbert + Tobin

Gilbert + Tobin is one of Australia's leading independent law firms with over 1,000 people, including 700+ fee earners and 117 partners. Founded in 1988, the firm has established itself as a premier legal advisor trusted by clients to navigate complex transactions, disputes, and regulatory matters.

Core Services

Gilbert + Tobin is purpose-built for clients' most complex work across three main pillars:

• Transactions: Corporate advisory, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, banking and finance, private equity, fund formation, and real estate
• Disputes and Investigations: Complex commercial litigation, investigations, regulatory enforcement, and dispute resolution
• Regulation: Financial services regulation (including crypto/Web3), competition law, privacy and data, employment law, tax, and intellectual property

Key Strengths

Fintech, Crypto and Web3 Expertise: Gilbert + Tobin has established itself as a Tier 1 firm in Fintech and Financial Services Regulatory (The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2026). The firm provides regulatory compliance, product development, and market entry strategies for digital asset businesses. Their dedicated "Regulation in Motion" hub tracks Australia's evolving financial services regulatory landscape, with extensive coverage of:

• Digital asset platform licensing and stablecoin regulation
• ASIC guidance on crypto assets (INFO 225)
• Digital Assets Framework Bill 2025
• Crypto asset custody and tokenization
• AML/CTF compliance for digital asset businesses
• Payment system modernization affecting crypto providers

The firm works directly with ASIC, APRA, AUSTRAC, and other Australian regulators, participating in consultations and shaping the development of digital asset regulation.

Full-Service Legal Excellence: Beyond fintech and Web3, Gilbert + Tobin is ranked Band 1 by Chambers Asia-Pacific 2026 in 10 areas of law including Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Competition/Antitrust, Corporate/M&A, Intellectual Property, and TMT. The firm has advised on landmark transactions including Virgin Australia's IPO, Sigma Healthcare's merger with Chemist Warehouse, and Vocus's $5.25 billion acquisition of TPG's fibre assets.

Innovation and Technology: Recognized as the "Most Innovative Law Firm in Asia-Pacific" (FT Innovative Lawyers Awards 2024-2025), Gilbert + Tobin's G+T Innovate division delivers award-winning legal operations and technology solutions. The firm is ranked Band 1 in Legal Transformation Consulting (Chambers NewLaw 2025).

Sector Expertise: The firm serves clients across 16 specialized sectors including Financial Services, Technology Media and Communications, Energy, Infrastructure, Healthcare, Private Capital, Defence, and Government.

Notable Achievements

• Winner of Beaton Client Choice Awards for Best Law Firm (>$200m revenue) in 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2020
• Named among Top 20 Innovative Global Law Firms (FT 2025)
• Tier 1 rankings in 9 practice areas (The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2025)
• Strong pro bono commitment and corporate citizenship focus

Why Choose Gilbert + Tobin

Gilbert + Tobin combines the expertise of a large full-service firm with an entrepreneurial, merit-based culture. Their plain-speaking partners deliver highest-quality legal advice with decisive action on complex challenges. The firm's independence, regulatory relationships, and innovation in legal technology provide clients with an exceptional edge in Australia's evolving legal and regulatory landscape.