Hall & Wilcox has officially opened its new office at 727 Hunter Street, Newcastle, marking a significant milestone in the firm’s growth and reinforcing its long-term commitment to the Hunter region.
Nearly a decade after first establishing a Newcastle presence, the firm has grown from a 15-person team to almost 70 staff today. The opening event brought together clients, colleagues, and community partners to celebrate the new workspace and the firm’s regional expansion.
Graydon Dowd, Chief Executive Partner, said the office reflects the firm’s strong trajectory and connection to the Hunter.
“Our growth in Newcastle is driven by the trust of our clients, growing demand, and the strength of our local team. We’re proud to be a national firm with a genuine regional presence, and this new office is a significant milestone in our journey to deliver smarter, more connected legal solutions for the Hunter.”
The Newcastle office supports a broad mix of private and public sector clients across insurance, corporate and commercial, property and projects, planning, construction, commercial litigation, estate planning, workers compensation, and health law. Hall & Wilcox’s Smarter Law approach, which leverages innovation, technology, and collaboration, has been central to the firm’s growth and reputation in the region.
The new workspace, which recently won Best Fit-Out at the 2025 Master Builders Association Awards, was delivered in just 12 weeks through an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) model and targets a 5-star Green Star rating, setting a new benchmark for office environments in Newcastle. Designed with flexibility and staff wellbeing in mind, the office features natural light, collaborative and breakout spaces, and a welcoming client zone with a large boardroom suitable for events, workshops, and community engagement.
Suzie Leask, Newcastle Office Partner in Charge, said the space reflects Hall & Wilcox’s values and long-term ambitions for the region.
“This is more than just a new office – it’s a signal of our ongoing investment in the future of our clients, our people, and the wider Hunter community. The space reflects who we are and how we work: collaborative, client-focused, and always evolving.
“We now have a space that brings people together. It allows us to better support the businesses that drive our region, with the kind of experience and service they expect from a top 10, national firm.”
IMAGE | Opening of the new office
