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About Us
Lander & Rogers is a leading independent Australian law firm, with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra. We work with private and public sector organisations and individuals across Australia and internationally, delivering practical, commercial legal advice grounded in a deep understanding of our clients’ needs.
We advise across a broad range of practices and sectors, including M&A / Corporate (incl. Competition and Finance), Digital Economy, Workplace Relations & Safety, Real Estate, Construction and Infrastructure, Government, Insurance and Financial Services, and Family & Relationship Law.
We are proud to be marking 80 years of working alongside our clients through change. Over that time, we have continuously evolved, helping clients navigate complexity, manage risk and respond to shifting legal, regulatory, commercial, and societal landscapes. We combine commercial insight, accessibility, innovation and an outstanding client experience with exceptional technical excellence.
Our firm's success is shaped by sustained organic growth and underpinned by a highly cohesive culture built on trust, collaboration and respect. We are known for strong staff and partner retention, reflecting a workplace where people are supported to do their best work and build long-term careers.
Innovation is integral to how we operate and how we deliver value to clients. We actively invest in legal technology (supported by our iHUB team), data-driven insights and new service delivery models, and encourage our people to explore and harness new ways of working. This focus enables us to improve efficiency, enhance and scale quality and respond quickly to our clients’ evolving needs.
While fiercely independent and proudly Australian, we are global in our outlook and connectivity. We work closely with leading international firms on a broad range of cross-border matters and are the exclusive Australian member of TerraLex, the world’s largest global network of independent law firms operating across more than 130 countries (Ranked as an Elite Law Firm Network - Chambers Global, 2025).
Consistent with our values and culture, we are deeply committed to pro bono and community work, environmental responsibility and inclusive leadership. We are also proud to lead Australian law firms in female representation at leadership level (the first firm of scale to reach gender parity at partner level in 2023), reflecting both the exceptional women across our firm and the deliberate choices we have made to support progression, flexibility and leadership diversity.
Our expertise and culture are recognised across the profession and valued by our clients, reflecting our focus on quality, trust and enduring relationships.
As we mark our 80th year, we remain focused on continuing to support our clients' ambitions, investing in our people and leading the market through innovation as an independent Australian law firm.
We are always looking for ways to deliver better client service and are proud to be recognised for our achievements. Learn more about our recent awards.
We take our environmental responsibilities seriously and continue to invest in sustainable business practices. Learn more about the changes we are making to reduce our environmental footprint.
In the evolving ESG landscape, Lander & Rogers' commitment reflects a holistic understanding of the principles of ESG — one that prioritises the welfare of our people, environment and communities.
Lander & Rogers is committed to creating a positive and lasting impact on its people, clients and the community.
We're committed to genuine reconciliation and closing the gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the wider community. Learn more about our Reconciliation Action Plan and our long standing partnerships with Indigenous Human Rights groups, legal centres, arts centres and NGOs.
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Graduates can participate in pro bono work and community initiatives, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to social responsibility.
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or the equivalent of 140,000+ hours invested to enable access to justice and enhance social inclusion for vulnerable Australians
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Recognised as the Most Popular Law Employer and Most Popular Clerkship Employer at the 2026 SEEK Grad Top100 awards.
Our history
Lander & Rogers' Sydney office relocates to 33 Alfred St., Circular Quay, a new home in an iconic Sydney building, reflecting the firm's commitment to sustainability, health and wellness, and providing an exceptional experience for its people and clients.
The firm expanded its national footprint and reinforced its commitment to providing exceptional legal services to Commonwealth Government clients, with the opening of a new office in Canberra.
Lander & Rogers reinforces its position as one of Australia's most forward-thinking law firms with the launch of AI Lab by Lander & Rogers, a program dedicated to AI and its impact on the legal profession. The firm is also one of the first in Australia to deploy generative AI assistant, Microsoft Copilot.
- Lander & Rogers marks a significant milestone, with women making up 50% of its partnership.
- In its efforts to reduce direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions in its business operations and supply chains, Lander & Rogers commits to achieving net-zero emission by 2030 using the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Net-Zero Standard.
In its commitment to driving meaningful change by championing responsible and sustainable business practices, the firm is certified carbon neutral by government-backed environmental initiative Climate Active and joins the United Nations Global Compact.
75 years after it was founded, Lander & Rogers is now a contemporary Australian firm with a distinct identity and culture. While much has changed over the years, the firm stays true to the values it has always lived by - independence, authenticity, and genuine care for its people, clients and community.
Lander & Rogers' Melbourne office relocates to the Olderfleet building at 477 Collins Street, a vibrant new home that reflects the firm's commitment to sustainability, health and wellness, and providing an exceptional experience for its people and clients.
Lander & Rogers opens Australia's first dedicated LawTech Hub, a place for clients to collaborate with tech entrepreneurs, lawyers and business experts on transformative new law-tech products.
The firm creates the iHub, an award-winning, multi-disciplinary team of problem solvers who create client-focused solutions to complex challenges. Drawing upon expertise in law, business and technology, the team co-designs highly-customised systems and processes that transform legal service delivery.
Lander & Rogers opens its Brisbane offices in Queen Street, shortly before moving to Creek Street. Rapid client growth leads to a relocation to Waterfront Place five years later.
Lander & Rogers becomes the exclusive Australian member of TerraLex, a global alliance of high-profile independent law firms with in-depth local knowledge.
Lander & Rogers opens its Sydney offices in Spring Street.
Client growth leads to the firm moving to bigger premises at 600 Bourke Street, Melbourne.
The firm rapidly diversifies, developing leading expertise in commercial, family, real estate, and construction law.
Lander & Rogers actively grows its workers compensation practice. Lawyers at the firm transitioning to this field receive close support from more experienced colleagues.
By 1970 Lander & Rogers is regarded as the pre-eminent Victorian firm acting for employers and workers' compensation insurers.
Hartwell Lander and Glyde Rogers create the Lander & Rogers law firm – with the order of names decided by coin toss. The firm's founders cultivate a fast-paced culture, grounded in collegiality and family values.
The two friends remain name partners until Rogers passes away two years later. Hartwell Lander provides financial support to the Rogers family for the following three years.