Why us?

Influential, ethical & experienced.

We’ve been placing lawyers across Australia and internationally for decades — not because we talk a good game, but because we know the market, know the people, and take the time to get it right for both sides of every placement.

Our services

The Ablethorpe difference

The majority of our consultants and support staff are either legally qualified or have worked in the legal industry themselves.

That’s not a marketing line — it means we understand what a Senior Associate actually does, what a General Counsel is really looking for, and why the fit between a lawyer and a firm goes well beyond the CV.

We’ve been embedded in the Australian legal market for decades. We know the Managing Partners, the General Counsels, the rising Senior Associates and the firms that are genuinely great to work for. When we recommend a candidate or a role, it’s because we believe in it — not because we have a target to fill.

Our clients include some of the most respected names in Australian law. We’re proud of that, and we work hard every day to deserve it.