Legal services Clayton Utz is a full-service law firm and provides legal services in a wide variety of practice areas. The primary focus of the firm is
commercial law, although it has broad competence in a large number of practice areas. The firm manages the affairs of clients across
jurisdictions, and retains dual-qualified lawyers. It is a member of international legal networks such as Lex Mundi and the Pacific Rim Advisory Council.
Notable legal work The firm has undertaken several high-profile matters including
Toll Group's takeover of
Patrick Corporation,
Mayne Group's de-merger, and
Tatts Group's $2.17 billion
IPO and listing. The firm's corporate team has acted for
AMP on its $14 billion acquisition of
Axa Pacific Holdings and represented the
Singapore Exchange on its proposed merger with
ASX. Notable clients of the firm include
Commonwealth Bank,
Noble Group,
Barrick Gold and
Fortescue.
Pro bono work The firm provides
pro bono legal services supporting charities, non-profits, and vulnerable clients. The firm claims to average over 50 hours of
pro bono work per lawyer at the firm. It employs two partners to run its
pro bono practice, which was established in 1997. Although the firm is required to undertake a certain amount of pro-bono work to be eligible for government tenders, it is likely that it exceeds those requirements.
Social responsibility In March 2010, the firm launched an action plan to reconcile with Indigenous Australians. The firm fully offsets its carbon emissions. ==Controversies==