We are delighted to share that Andrew Hudson has received the prestigious ‘Lawyer of the Year’ designation for Trade Law in the 19th edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia™. The ‘Lawyer of the Year’ award is presented to a single lawyer in each area of practice and geographic region who has achieved the highest overall peer feedback.
The 19th edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia™ has recognised Rigby Cooke Lawyers’ Andrew Hudson, Bill Karvela, Rhodie Anderson, Rachael Grabovic and Ian Rosenfeld for their expertise and talent in their respective areas of law.
The individual accolades include:
Andrew Hudson, Partner – Customs & Trade (Recognised in Best Lawyers since 2020)
- Customs and Excise Law
- Trade Law – ‘Lawyer of the Year’
- Trade and Finance Law
Bill Karvela, Managing Partner – Corporate & Commercial and Property (Recognised in Best Lawyers since 2024)
- Corporate Law
- Real Property Law
Rhodie Anderson, Partner – Planning & Environment (Recognised in Best Lawyers since 2024)
- Planning and Environmental Law
Rachael Grabovic, Partner – Wills, Trusts & Estates (Recognised in Best Lawyers since 2024)
- Trusts and Estates
- Non-Profit / Charities Law
Ian Rosenfeld, Partner – Corporate & Commercial (Recognised in Best Lawyers in 2026 and 2027)
- Commercial Law
Commenting on Rigby Cooke’s continued inclusion in Best Lawyers, Managing Partner Bill Karvela said:
“This recognition reflects the high calibre of our lawyers and stands as a testament to our partners’ expertise and unwavering dedication to delivering the highest standard of legal services to our clients.
“Andrew’s designation as ‘Lawyer of the Year’ for Trade Law is a particularly significant achievement, underscoring his standing as a leading practitioner in the field and the esteem in which he is held by his peers.”
With more than 40 years of history, Best Lawyers is highly regarded for its peer-review methodology. The process is designed to capture, as accurately as possible, the consensus opinion of leading lawyers regarding the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographic area and practice field.
Congratulations to Andrew, Bill, Rhodie, Rachael and Ian on this well-deserved recognition.
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