About
Our mission at Maddocks is to make a difference for clients, the communities in which we operate and each other. We are known for our collaborative approach and high service standards and for being accessible, transparent and responsive to our clients' commercial needs. It is why some of our client relationships go back more than 140 years.
The modern Australian law firm
Our culture is built on a foundation of five core values that are promoted and observed across the firm. These values are:
- Integrity
- Collaboration
- Commitment to doing things better
- Respect for the individual and diversity
- Stewardship
We give back to the communities in which we operate through our pro bono program, grants programs for community organisations and our staff volunteering initiatives.
We are committed to attracting the best people and to build a workplace in which all of our people feel they can bring all of themselves to work.
Awards and recognition
We do what we do for our clients. But we are proud when our people are recognised for the excellence of their work.
Maddocks Careers
We are proud of our culture, where all our people have a vital contribution to make towards the success of the firm and are given opportunities to get the most of their careers.
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Clerkship & Graduate Program
Find out what it's like to work at Maddocks. We are looking for talented and ambitious students to join our Clerkship programs in Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney.
Innovation at Maddocks
Maddocks is committed to constantly improving the way we work with our clients. We do this by empowering our people to create ideas and drive change.
Diversity & Inclusion
Working at Maddocks will mean access to a range of programs that will allow you to develop beyond the work you do.
Maddocks in the community
Maddocks partners with organisations within the communities in which we operate, with a focus on the arts, conservation and diversity and inclusion.
Our Story
John Henry Maddock, 28, and Arthur James Johnson, 21, both newly admitted to the Victorian Bar, join together on 1 August 1885 to set up the firm that is to become Maddocks. The two set up 70 Queen Street in Melbourne. Early clients included financial institutions and property developers at the height of Melbourne's land boom.
Charles Jamieson joins the firm, which changes its name to Maddock, Johnson & Jamieson. Mr Jamieson's work in regional Victoria spurs the establishment of offices across the state, including Korumburra in 1895 and Daylesford in 1897.
William Ah Ket joins Maddock, Johnson & Jamieson and completes his articled clerkship. William is one of the first people of Chinese background to practise as a solicitor in Australia. He joined the Victorian Bar in 1904 and was a barrister until his death in 1936. William's contribution to the law was honoured with the inaugural launch of the William Ah Ket Scholarship in 2017.
Maddocks begins its national expansion with its first premises in Sydney. By this stage, the firm has grown to more than 200 staff, including more than 20 partners.
Maddock Lonie & Chisholm engages in a major rebrand, part of which includes changing the firm's name to Maddocks. The rebrand also sees the introduction of the firm's distinctive logo.
Maddocks opens its Canberra office. This is an important step for servicing Commonwealth Government clients and builds on the firm's considerable government expertise.
Michelle Dixon is appointed as the firm's CEO, the first woman to hold the position in the firm's history. Joining the firm in 1996, Michelle was head of the firm's Commercial Disputes team (now Dispute Resolution & Litigation) at the time of her appointment.
David Newman is appointed as the firm's CEO. Since joining Maddocks in 2000, David has held a range of leadership positions and has made a significant contribution to the firm through his involvement in developing Maddocks' innovation strategy.
Maddocks undertakes a strategic review of services with consideration of the external environment and changing needs of clients, updating its business strategy and vision to The Modern Australian Law Firm.
Executive leadership
Paul is the CEO of Maddocks and has previously served in key leadership roles including as a member of the Maddocks Board and as the firm's Partnership Chair.
As a Partner at Maddocks for nearly 20 years, Paul brings a deep knowledge of the firm, strong strategic judgment and a genuine commitment to our people, clients and future into his role as CEO.
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Catherine is responsible for driving the strategic, financial and operations of the Modern Australian Law Firm. Catherine joined Maddocks in 2006 and since that time, has supported the firm with strategic advice overseeing profitable growth, while managing a range of innovative workplace solutions for our people.
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Brad leads the firm's information technology team and innovation strategy. Constantly looking for new ways to improve the firm's information technology systems and processes, Brad is responsible for driving new innovation at Maddocks and drives our teams to embrace technological and innovative change to better support the firm and our clients.
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Marnie leads the firm's client and market strategy. The Business Development and Communications function is a high-performance team focused on ensuring the best service for our clients, implementing emerging areas of law across Maddocks, and building the firm's reputation as a market leader in key sectors.
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Shannon leads the firm's People and Culture strategy, overseeing initiatives that shape how the firm's people work together with clients. She is responsible for driving strategic and operational programs across talent, performance, career development and resourcing, with a focus on supporting staff and leaders to develop their capabilities and thrive within a diverse workforce.
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Mitch leads our Operational Excellence function that brings together our experts in knowledge, legal operations and research services.
This team is responsible for shaping the way our lawyers work, ensuring that we deliver exceptional client experiences.
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