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About Madgwicks
About

Why Madgwicks?

What sets us apart is not just what we do, but how we deliver it. Our difference lies in our approach – what we call The Madgwicks Way.

Our brand promise: Clear, commercial legal advice that helps ambitious organisations move forward with confidence.

What makes us unique:

A Victorian/Melbourne Focus

With over 50 years firmly based in Melbourne, we have unrivalled insight into the local business and government landscape, giving us a genuine understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing Victorian businesses.

The Madgwicks Way – a defined service promise

We have codified our service standards into The Madgwicks Way, ensuring every client receives advice that is clear, outcome-focused, and delivered with responsiveness and clarity.

Beyond the Law

We look past the immediate legal question to understand what truly matters — outcomes, relationships, and long-term success. This broader perspective allows us to deliver advice that is not only legally sound but also strategically relevant.

A Connected Partner

We see our clients and professional networks as an asset. We actively create opportunities through connections and introductions that extend beyond traditional legal services.

Join the Team

Joining our team means becoming part of a firm that combines professional excellence with a genuine commitment to people. You’ll gain hands-on experience in meaningful matters, benefit from a collaborative environment, and have the resources to grow both your career and your expertise.

Local Strength,
Global Reach Through Meritas

Madgwicks is proud to be a key member of Meritas, a leading global alliance of 183 independent business law firms, 8,900 lawyers, across 92 countries. Ranked among the top 10 law firm networks worldwide by Chambers and Partners (2022 & 2023), Meritas gives our clients seamless access to trusted legal expertise wherever business takes them.

Our History

Madgwicks is a Melbourne-based commercial law firm with a proud history dating back to 1975. Founded by Peter Kennedy and Graeme Levy, the firm began as an offshoot of Sydney’s Madgwick and Madgwick before quickly forging its own path.

Under the guidance of Managing Partner Warren Walter Madgwick and a team of respected insolvency practitioners, Peter and Graeme built their expertise in commercial law, litigation and insolvency. When the Sydney office considered closing the Melbourne branch, the two young lawyers, determined to establish their place in the legal profession, seized the opportunity and purchased the practice.

From those bold beginnings, Madgwicks has grown into a trusted law firm recognised for delivering clear, commercial and practical legal advice. Since formally opening its doors in Melbourne on 1 July 1975, the firm has built long-standing client relationships, expanded its expertise across a wide range of practice areas and strengthened its connections locally and globally.

Today, Madgwicks continues to honour its entrepreneurial roots while looking firmly to the future.

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