National footprint, boutique culture.

Providing expert legal advice and representation to individuals and businesses across the country.

Our Firm

Australia’s premier legal practice

With a commitment to innovation and an unwavering focus on quality, we strive to deliver exceptional service and value to our clients. We have built a reputation for excellence in legal practice, offering tailored solutions and expertise across a wide range of areas.

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OUR LAWYERS

Our lawyers and their values set
McCabes apart.

We hold our values at the core of what we do: integrity, excellence and courage. We are a dynamic and ambitious company, set apart by the trust we build with our clients as we develop tailored strategic solutions for them. We always aim to provide a boutique service with the backing of a national firm.

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Employment

Fair Work Commission 2025 Annual Wage Review

The Fair Work Commission has announced a 3.5% rise in all modern award rates and the National Minimum Wage which will come into effect from 1 July 2025.

Published by Tim McDonald
3 June, 2025
property

NSW Residential Tenancy Reforms: What Landlords and Tenants Need to Know

The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act (NSW) and Residential Tenancies Amendment Regulation (2025) have introduced significant changes to residential tenancy laws in New South Wales which reshape the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tena

Published by Penny Cable
2 June, 2025
CTP Insurance

Walkies! When are Dog Walking Services Treatment & Care?

The Personal Injury Commission published its decision in Forrest v QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited [2025] NSWPIC 206 on 30 May 2025.

Published by Helen Huang
2 June, 2025
News

McCabes Named in Best Law Firms Australia 2026

We are proud to announce that Best Lawyers has named McCabes in the second edition of Best Law Firms – Australia, which recognises the top law firms and practice areas in Australia.

Published by McCabes News
29 May, 2025
CTP Insurance

Slippery When Wet – When an Unsafe Speed Means You’re Livin’ on a Prayer

The Personal Injury Commission published its decision in Mellor-Langham v QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited [2025] NSWPIC 194 on 23 May 2025.

Published by Peter Hunt
26 May, 2025
Corporate

Revisions to ASX Guidance Note 1 (Applying for Admission)

On 16 May 2025 ASX released a compliance update which detailed, among other things, its proposed revisions to Guidance Note 1 Applying for Admission – ASX Listings (GN1). GN1 provides guidance to entities who intend to apply for admission to the offi

Published by Robert Speed
19 May, 2025
CTP Insurance

Torn – Is a Disc Herniation a Non-Threshold Injury Even Without Radiculopathy?

The Personal Injury Commission published its decision in Farsad v QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited [2025] NSWPICMP 311 on 16 May 2025.

Published by Helen Huang
19 May, 2025
CTP Insurance

What’s Up, Pussy Cat? Is Pet Care a Treatment Expense?

The Personal Injury Commission published its decision in Chowdhury v Insurance Australia Limited t/as NRMA Insurance [2025] NSWPIC 167 on 9 May 2025.

Published by Peter Hunt
12 May, 2025
CTP Insurance

The Dividing Line – When Are Renovations “Treatment & Care”?

The Personal Injury Commission (PIC) published its decision in Ellis v AAI Limited t/as GIO [2025] NSWPIC 162 on 2 May 2025.

Published by Helen Huang
5 May, 2025
CTP Insurance

Threshold Injuries – Court of Appeal Settles the Skin Injury Debate

The Court of Appeal handed down its decision in Allianz Australia Insurance Limited v Estate of the Late Summer Abawi on 2 May 2025.

Published by Peter Hunt
5 May, 2025

Upcoming Events

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Webinar

HR Leadership – The Transformation

Join Hays and McCabes for "HR Leadership – The Transformation", a webinar exploring the evolving role of senior HR leaders. Gain insights from Hays Associate Director William Prest regarding the CPO Viewpoint Report and hear expert legal guidance from McCabes Principal Melini Pillay on managing risk, complexity, and resilience in today’s people and culture landscape.

Hosted by Melini Pillay, McCabes Lawyers and William Prest, Hays
19 June, 2025
Careers

Looking for a career in the legal industry?

McCabes is always looking for talented and driven individuals to join our firm. Explore career opportunities and discover why we are the employer of choice for lawyers and legal professionals.

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