We are delighted to share the news that our Workplace Relations team has recently been appointed by the Victorian Transport Association (VTA) to provide a workplace and industrial relations advisory service to members of the VTA and the Australian Road Transport Industrial Association (ARTIO).
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Best Lawyer recognition for Rigby Cooke Partners
Rigby Cooke is pleased to announce that for the third consecutive year, two of our Partners, Andrew Hudson and David McLaughlin, have been included in their respective areas in the Best Lawyers in Australia rankings for 2023.

Rigby Cooke Lawyers Planning & Environment team receive Doyles Guide recognition
Rigby Cooke Lawyers’ Planning & Environment team have again been recognised for their exceptional work in the Victorian planning space.

Doyles Guide recognition for Rigby Cooke Lawyers Workplace Relations team
Rigby Cooke Lawyers is pleased to announce that our Workplace Relations team has again been recognised for their outstanding work in Employment Law in Victoria.

Who’s Who Legal recognition for Andrew Hudson
Rigby Cooke Lawyers’ Partner Andrew Hudson has been recognised by Who’s Who Legal (WWL) for the second consecutive year as a “Recommended Lawyer” in their Global Trade & Customs list 2021.

Doyles Guide recognition for Rigby Cooke Lawyers Wills, Trusts & Estates team
Rigby Cooke Lawyers is pleased to announce that our Wills, Trusts and Estates team have again been recognised for their exceptional work in Victoria.

Rigby Cooke partners again receive Best Lawyers recognition
Rigby Cooke is pleased to announce that two of our partners, Andrew Hudson and David McLaughlin, have again been included in the Best Lawyers in Australia rankings for 2022. Best Lawyers is a highly regarded, peer reviewed publication with over 30 years of history.

Doyles Guide recognition for Rigby Cooke Lawyers Planning & Environment team
Rigby Cooke Lawyers’ Planning & Environment team have again been recognised for their exceptional work in the Victorian planning space.
Rigby Cooke expands its Litigation & Dispute Resolution team
Rigby Cooke Lawyers is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Hoerner as a Senior Associate in our Litigation & Dispute Resolution team.

Rigby Cooke Lawyers’ Workplace Relations expertise recognised
Rigby Cooke Lawyers is pleased to announce that our Workplace Relations team has again been recognised for their outstanding work in Employment Law in Victoria.

Who’s Who Legal recognition for Rigby Cooke Lawyers
Rigby Cooke Lawyers’ Partner, Andrew Hudson has been recognised by Who’s Who Legal as a “Recommended Lawyer” in their Global Trade & Customs list 2020.
Rigby Cooke expands its Construction & Projects team
Rigby Cooke Lawyers is delighted to announce the appointment of Stuart Miller as a Special Counsel in our Construction & Projects team led by Greg Bush.
Rigby Cooke strengthens its Litigation & Dispute Resolution team
Rigby Cooke Lawyers is delighted to announce the appointment of Christos Bouras as Senior Associate in our Litigation & Dispute Resolution team.

Doyle’s Guide success for Rigby Cooke Lawyers
Rigby Cooke Lawyers is pleased to announce that our Wills, Trusts and Estates team continues to be recognised for their exceptional work in Victoria.
Rigby Cooke strengthens its Wills, Trusts & Estates team
Rigby Cooke Lawyers is delighted to announce the appointment of Christian Teese as Special Counsel in our Wills, Trusts & Estates team.

Best Lawyers success again for Rigby Cooke Partners
Rigby Cooke is pleased to announce that two of our Partners, Andrew Hudson and David McLaughlin have been included in the Best Lawyers in Australia rankings for 2021.
Congratulations to our newly promoted Associates
We congratulate Travis and Bethany for their promotion to Associate.
Best Lawyers success for Rigby Cooke Partners
Rigby Cooke Lawyers Customs and Trade Partner, Andrew Hudson, and Workplace Relations Partner, David McLaughlin, have both been ranked in the 2020 edition of Best Lawyers.

Rigby Cooke Lawyers Workplace Relations team proficiency recognised
Rigby Cooke Lawyers’ Workplace Relations team continues to be recognised for their outstanding work in the Workplace Health & Safety and Employment space in Victoria.
Rigby Cooke Lawyers announces Senior Associate promotions
Rigby Cooke Lawyers is proud to acknowledge the exceptional work of our legal staff by announcing three Senior Associate promotions across our Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Planning & Environment and Wills & Estates teams.
Rigby Cooke strengthens its corporate capabilities
Rigby Cooke Lawyers has appointed Special Counsel, Daryl Lim to their Corporate & Commercial team, continuing the growth of its transaction capability.

A win for regional Victoria: Increase to First Home Owner Grant on its way
The Victorian Government announced that it intends to increase the First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) from $10,000 to $20,000 for new homes built in regional Victoria and valued up to $750,000.

Rigby Cooke Lawyers is on the move
One of Australia’s oldest law firms, Rigby Cooke Lawyers is on the move.
The full service commercial law firm, which can trace its heritage back to 1848 and has included partners such as former Australian Prime Minister, Mr. Harold Holt, is moving to state of the art offices over 2 floors in Melbourne Central Tower at 360 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne.