Hall & Wilcox

Overview

Hall & Wilcox is a leading Australian law firm established in 1917, with more than 145 partners and over 1,000 employees across eight offices in Australia. The firm delivers outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and international organizations doing business in Australia. Their purpose is to enable clients, people and communities to thrive through their "Smarter Law" brand promise.

Core Services

Hall & Wilcox works across a broad range of sectors including Technology and Digital Economy, Financial Services, Venture Capital and Startups, and provides specialized expertise in Fintech, Blockchain and Web3. The firm's cross-practice Fintech team is internationally recognized for advising on all facets of fintech law affecting both new and established participants, including neobanks, blockchain businesses, cryptocurrencies and digital assets, lending and payment platforms, wealthtech, regtech, insurtech and crowdfunding companies.

Their Web3 and blockchain practice is led by Partner John Bassilios, who serves as Director of Blockchain Australia and FIBREE (Foundation for International Blockchain Real Estate Expertise), and is a Course Mentor for the RMIT Blockchain Strategy Course. The team advises on financial services regulation and licensing, cryptocurrency regulation, blockchain implementation, digital assets, and works closely with key regulators including ASIC, APRA, AUSTRAC and the ATO.

Key Strengths

The firm is recognized by Chambers FinTech Legal 2024 Guide for their efficiency and ability to "think outside the square" when tackling complex matters that have not previously been addressed. They maintain deep industry engagement through committee and board memberships of peak bodies, participation in legislative reform submissions, and partnerships with organizations like Stone & Chalk, running blockchain training programs and insurtech accelerators.

Hall & Wilcox has implemented comprehensive AI adoption with platforms including Copilot, Mary Technology and Harvey, aligned with Australian Government's Voluntary AI Safety Standard. They received the Beaton Client Choice Award 2025 for Best Australian Law Firm (>$200m revenue) and are ranked across 43 practice areas by Best Law Firms in Australia 2025, with 14 practice areas and 23 individuals ranked by Chambers and Partners Asia Pacific 2026.

Innovation Hub

The firm operates Frank Lab, a startup accelerator providing strategic legal advice, investor connections, succession planning and long-term partnership to ambitious startups solving real-world problems. They've evolved from a traditional legal practice established over 100 years ago into a full-service commercial firm embracing disruption with AI-powered solutions and blockchain expertise.

Why Choose Hall & Wilcox

Clients value their commerciality, responsive and personal service, and deep interest in clients' business and industry. With offices across all major Australian cities and strong international connections, Hall & Wilcox combines century-old values of pragmatism and service with cutting-edge technology expertise and forward-thinking regulatory knowledge, making them ideal partners for Web3 businesses navigating Australia's complex financial services and blockchain regulatory landscape.