35 boutique firms that recorded growth in a turbulent year prove size doesn't matter
The leading boutique firms in Australia for 2021 have been crowned in the inaugural Top Boutique Firms report, which spotlights the small law firms that not only survived, but thrived during a turbulent year.
A number of boutiques were able to quickly shift to remote work arrangements because they had prepared themselves for the future by implementing the systems and tech needed for lawyers to be able to work from home. Moreover, some firms showed remarkable adaptability by adjusting their practice areas to respond to the needs of the community during COVID-19.
Other firms built on their expertise in crucial areas such as employment, workplace health and safety and tax law, with COVID-19-related concerns causing the demand for advice in these fields to spike.
As the world continues to battle through the pandemic, boutique firms are showing themselves to be sturdy, offering specialist support to clients in a challenging time. The firms identified as Top Boutiques are those that have served as an example to their peers in the profession of how it should be done.
The 35 boutiques that made the final list were determined based on the strength of their achievements over the past 12 months, their longevity in the industry and their approach to client service delivery. Among the leaders that emerged is Sydney-based Unified Lawyers, which specialises in family law.
To find out which firms are the country’s top boutiques, click here for the full list!
