Pragma Lawyers

What is Pragma Lawyers?

Pragma Lawyers is a commercial law firm founded in 2014 that specializes in helping clients avoid and resolve disputes efficiently through pragmatic, solutions-focused legal services. With over 50 staff including approximately 30 lawyers, this Perth-based firm has established itself as a leading authority in business law, maintaining an impressive 95% success rate in relevant Courts, Tribunals, and Commissions while earning recognition as the 'Top Boutique Law Firm' by Australasian Lawyer in 2022.

What services does Pragma Lawyers offer?

• Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution: Comprehensive representation across all sectors including contract disputes, misleading and deceptive conduct claims, and professional negligence matters
• Insolvency & Restructuring: Expert guidance through bankruptcy proceedings, debt recovery strategies, and corporate restructuring solutions
• Employment & Industrial Relations: Strategic advice and representation for workplace disputes, employment contracts, and industrial relations matters
• Property & Real Estate Law: Complete property transaction services including conveyancing, property disputes, and real estate litigation
• Business & Commercial Law: Contract preparation and advice, corporate governance, ESG compliance, and general commercial legal advisory services
• Administrative & Public Law: Representation in administrative proceedings, regulatory compliance, and Royal Commissions, inquiries and investigations
• Intellectual Property & Technology: Protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights, technology agreements, and IP disputes
• Insurance Law: Claims management, policy interpretation, and insurance-related litigation
• Defamation: Reputation protection through defamation claims and defense strategies
• Financial Services: Regulatory compliance and dispute resolution for financial services providers
• Franchises & Partnerships: Legal structuring, agreements, and dispute resolution for franchise and partnership arrangements

Why choose Pragma Lawyers as your lawyer?

Pragma Lawyers distinguishes itself through its commitment to delivering value-for-money legal services while adhering to high ethical standards. The firm's culture is founded on resolving disputes cost-effectively, demonstrated by their innovative fixed-fee mediation services that make them market leaders in this area. Their nimble and responsive approach ensures clients receive focused attention on what matters most to them. The firm's excellence is validated by their recognition in Best Lawyers' 2026 edition of Best Law Firms in Australia for Litigation, their status as an approved quality practice by the Law Society of Western Australia, and their remarkable 95% success rate in Courts, Tribunals, and Commissions.

Who are the attorneys at Pragma Lawyers?

The legal team at Pragma Lawyers is led by Founding Director Aaron McDonald, who is recognized in Best Lawyers' 2026 edition for Litigation and serves as Chair of the Subiaco Justice Centre Board. Director Elizabeth McLean, a Woman Lawyer of the Year nominee, specializes in industrial relations and employment matters. Director Nick Malone brings expertise in insolvency and restructuring, while the firm's Special Counsel team includes Tony Di Francesco (property, commercial law, corporate governance, and litigation) and Matt Keating (dispute resolution and litigation). The firm comprises 4 Directors, 11 Special Counsel, 9 Senior Associates, 5 Associates, and 6 Lawyers, providing comprehensive legal expertise across all practice areas.

How much does Pragma Lawyers cost?

Pragma Lawyers emphasizes delivering value-for-money legal services with transparent pricing structures. The firm is recognized as a market leader in innovation for fixed-fee mediation services, which provides clients with cost certainty for dispute resolution matters. Their pragmatic approach focuses on advancing and protecting client interests in the most efficient way possible, ensuring clients receive cost-effective solutions. Specific pricing information and payment terms are available upon consultation, with liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

Where is Pragma Lawyers located?

Pragma Lawyers is located at 282 Rokeby Road, Subiaco, WA 6008, Australia. The firm maintains its headquarters in this single Perth location, serving clients across Western Australia and beyond. Clients can contact the firm at 08 6188 3340 or via email at hello@pragma.law. Additional information and resources are available through their website at www.pragma.law, and the firm maintains an active presence on social media platforms including Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter.