Piper Alderman

What is Piper Alderman?

Piper Alderman is a leading Australian commercial law firm with over 175 years of legal expertise, operating as a full-service partnership across six major cities. The firm specializes in providing practical, commercial and cutting-edge legal advice to businesses ranging from multinational corporations to small family firms, with particular strength in complex regulatory matters and emerging areas of law.

What services does Piper Alderman offer?

• Corporate & Commercial Law: Comprehensive business advisory including mergers & acquisitions, corporate governance, schemes of arrangement, and commercial transactions
• Dispute Resolution & Litigation: Complex commercial litigation, class actions, international arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution across all Australian jurisdictions
• Banking & Financial Services: Asset finance, debt and equity capital markets, funds management, structured finance, and financial services regulatory compliance
• Insolvency & Restructuring: Corporate and personal insolvency matters, turnaround strategies, bankruptcy proceedings, and receivership appointments
• Employment & Workplace Relations: Industrial relations advice, workplace health & safety compliance, discrimination claims, and workplace training programs
• Intellectual Property & Technology: Patent and trademark protection, IT contracts, data protection, privacy law, and emerging blockchain/cryptocurrency regulations
• Property & Construction: Commercial property transactions, development projects, construction disputes, leasing arrangements, and land use planning
• Energy & Resources: Mining law, natural resources regulation, utilities advisory, water law, and renewable energy project development
• Tax & Wealth Management: Taxation advisory, superannuation law, estate planning, succession planning, and trust structures
• Specialized Sectors: Aged care & senior living, agribusiness, defence & space law, education institutions, life sciences & healthcare, and not-for-profit organizations

Why choose Piper Alderman as your lawyer?

Choosing Piper Alderman provides clients with nearly two centuries of accumulated legal expertise combined with forward-thinking approaches to emerging legal challenges. The firm distinguishes itself through its commitment to listening to clients and responding with tailored solutions that navigate increasingly complex regulatory landscapes. With 57 lawyers recognized in The Best Lawyers® in Australia 2026 edition and rankings in 15 practice areas by The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Piper Alderman demonstrates consistent excellence across multiple legal disciplines. The firm's international capabilities through memberships in International Fraud Group, Legalink, and TAGLaw enable seamless cross-border transactions and dispute resolution.

Who are the attorneys at Piper Alderman?

The attorneys at Piper Alderman include Managing Partner Tony Britten-Jones specializing in real property law and commercial leases, and Chairman of Partners Gordon Grieve who leads the International Group with expertise in corporate transactions and white collar crime prosecutions across five Australian jurisdictions. Deputy Managing Partner Tim O'Callaghan focuses on intellectual property, technology, and space law, while partners like McKenzie Moore handle complex cross-border disputes and regulatory enforcement matters. The firm's specialized teams include Steven Pettigrove leading blockchain and crypto law practice, Andrea Beatty ranked Band 3 for financial services regulation, and Mike Hayes who serves as ARITA National President while maintaining his commercial litigation practice.

How much does Piper Alderman cost?

Piper Alderman typically structures its pricing based on the complexity and scope of legal matters, with flexible payment arrangements available for different client needs. The firm provides detailed cost estimates and transparent billing practices aligned with industry standards for premium commercial law services.

Where is Piper Alderman located?

Piper Alderman is located across six Australian capital cities with its Sydney headquarters at Level 23, Governor Macquarie Tower, 1 Farrer Place, Sydney NSW 2000 (Phone: +61 2 9253 9999). Additional offices operate in Adelaide at Level 16, 70 Franklin Street (+61 8 8205 3333), Brisbane at Level 26, Riparian Plaza, 71 Eagle Street (+61 7 3220 7777), Melbourne at Level 23, 459 Collins Street (+61 3 8665 5555), Perth at Level 27, Exchange Tower, 2 The Esplanade (+61 8 9219 3600), and Darwin at Level 4, 66 Smith Street (+61 8 7903 0200).