DW Fox Tucker Lawyers is delighted to announce that several of our firm’s leaders, along with two rising stars, have been recognised in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia™, released today. 

This recognition, spanning 14 practice areas, reflects the dedication, expertise, and commitment of our lawyers in delivering exceptional service to our clients across a diverse range of practice areas.

Inclusion in Best Lawyers is a significant honour, as it is widely regarded as the world’s oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. The rigorous evaluation process is based on extensive peer feedback, providing a trusted measure of professional excellence. We are proud of our strong and consistent representation across multiple areas of law.

Our leading lawyers

DW Fox Tucker Lawyers has a proud history of continued recognition by Best Lawyers. Ben Duggan has been recognised for an impressive 18 consecutive years, followed by Sandy Donaldson with 17 years, and John Tucker with 16 years of recognition.

Our 2027 recognised lawyers have been acknowledged in the following practice areas in Adelaide:

Alastair (Sandy) Donaldson

  • Agriculture and Rural Affairs
  • Commercial Law
  • Corporate / Governance Practice
  • Corporate Law
  • Education Law
  • Information Technology Law
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Privacy and Data Security Law
  • Trusts and Estates

Ben Duggan

  • Labour and Employment Law
  • Occupational Health and Safety Law

John Tucker

  • Commercial Law
  • Tax Law
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Wealth Management / Succession Planning Practice

Our rising stars

The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia™ category recognises lawyers typically in their first 3 - 8 years of practice who have demonstrated outstanding professional excellence and strong future potential.

We are proud to see Mark Giancaspro and William Rees newly recognised for their expertise in the following areas in Adelaide for 2027:

Dr Mark Giancaspro

  • Commercial Law

William Rees

  • Commercial Law
  • Construction / Infrastructure Law

Thankful for your support

We extend our sincere thanks to our clients, colleagues, and peers for their continued support and trust. Without you, this recognition would not be possible. We remain committed to striving for excellence and serving our clients and community with integrity and distinction.

Best Lawyers 2027 Team

This communication provides general information which is current as at the time of production. The information contained in this communication does not constitute advice and should not be relied upon as such. Professional advice should be sought prior to any action being taken in reliance on any of the information. Should you wish to discuss any matter raised in this article, or what it means for you, your business or your clients' businesses, please feel free to contact us.

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