About Us
Lander & Rogers is a leading independent Australian law firm, comprising over 650 people including 100 partners.
We have grown organically, resulting in a highly cohesive firm sharing a strong work and client service ethic, as well as high staff and partner retention rates. We believe that legal services involve more than just the law – practical, commercial advice and exceptional client experience are equally important to our clients and to us.
Our firm is global in its approach, but we remain fiercely independent and truly Australian. We work closely with international firms that do not have an Australian presence, and we are the exclusive Australian member of the largest global network of independent law firms, TerraLex.
Consistent with our values and culture, we are strongly committed to pro bono & community work and supporting our environment. We also established Australia's first LawTech Hubs in Melbourne and Sydney. Our key sectors are Government, Insurance & Financial Services, Real Estate, Retail & Supply Chain and Technology.
We are always looking for ways to deliver better client service and are proud to be recognised for our achievements. Learn more about our recent awards.
We take our environmental responsibilities seriously and continue to invest in sustainable business practices. Learn more about the changes we are making to reduce our environmental footprint.
In the evolving ESG landscape, Lander & Rogers' commitment reflects a holistic understanding of the principles of ESG — one that prioritises the welfare of our people, environment and communities.
Lander & Rogers is committed to creating a positive and lasting impact on its people, clients and the community.
We're committed to genuine reconciliation and closing the gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the wider community. Learn more about our Reconciliation Action Plan and our long standing partnerships with Indigenous Human Rights groups, legal centres, arts centres and NGOs.
Fast facts
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2024
is when we launched AI Lab by Lander & Rogers, a program dedicated to AI and its impact on the legal profession
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$47M
or the equivalent of 140,000+ hours invested to enable access to justice and enhance social inclusion for vulnerable Australians
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we are committed to eliminating our office waste to landfill by 2025
Our history
Lander & Rogers reinforces its position as one of Australia's most forward-thinking law firms with the launch of AI Lab by Lander & Rogers, a program dedicated to AI and its impact on the legal profession. The firm is also one of the first in Australia to deploy generative AI assistant, Microsoft Copilot.
- Lander & Rogers marks a significant milestone, with women making up 50% of its partnership.
- In its efforts to reduce direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions in its business operations and supply chains, Lander & Rogers commits to achieving net-zero emission by 2030 using the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Net-Zero Standard.
In its commitment to driving meaningful change by championing responsible and sustainable business practices, the firm is certified carbon neutral by government-backed environmental initiative Climate Active and joins the United Nations Global Compact.
75 years after it was founded, Lander & Rogers is now a contemporary Australian firm with a distinct identity and culture. While much has changed over the years, the firm stays true to the values it has always lived by - independence, authenticity, and genuine care for its people, clients and community.
Lander & Rogers' Melbourne office relocates to the Olderfleet building at 477 Collins Street, a vibrant new home that reflects the firm's commitment to sustainability, health and wellness, and providing an exceptional experience for its people and clients.
Lander & Rogers opens Australia's first dedicated LawTech Hub, a place for clients to collaborate with tech entrepreneurs, lawyers and business experts on transformative new law-tech products.
The firm creates the iHub, an award-winning, multi-disciplinary team of problem solvers who create client-focused solutions to complex challenges. Drawing upon expertise in law, business and technology, the team co-designs highly-customised systems and processes that transform legal service delivery.
Lander & Rogers opens its Brisbane offices in Queen Street, shortly before moving to Creek Street. Rapid client growth leads to a relocation to Waterfront Place five years later.
Lander & Rogers becomes the exclusive Australian member of TerraLex, a global alliance of high-profile independent law firms with in-depth local knowledge.
Lander & Rogers opens its Sydney offices in Spring Street.
Client growth leads to the firm moving to bigger premises at 600 Bourke Street, Melbourne.
The firm rapidly diversifies, developing leading expertise in commercial, family, real estate, and construction law.
Lander & Rogers actively grows its workers compensation practice. Lawyers at the firm transitioning to this field receive close support from more experienced colleagues.
By 1970 Lander & Rogers is regarded as the pre-eminent Victorian firm acting for employers and workers' compensation insurers.
Hartwell Lander and Glyde Rogers create the Lander & Rogers law firm – with the order of names decided by coin toss. The firm's founders cultivate a fast-paced culture, grounded in collegiality and family values.
The two friends remain name partners until Rogers passes away two years later. Hartwell Lander provides financial support to the Rogers family for the following three years.