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Key facts
Counted staff
37
self-reported 11–50 band
Founded
2014
12 years
Legal entities
None matched
Office countries
1
1 address
Funding rounds
None on record
Company type
Privately Held
self-reported
Description
William James is a high energy, high performance law firm. We are premium and specialist. We only operate in those areas where we can deliver market leading performance – commercial litigation, insolvency and restructuring. Our lawyers are top class lawyers from the big end of town. By way of example, the firm has been a Leading firm for Insolvency and Restructuring in the Doyles Guide each consecutive year since 2018, and a Recommended firm in Litigation for 2023. Our managing partner, Brendan Wyhoon, has been recognised as one of two highest rated lawyers in Restructuring & Insolvency and Dispute Resolution & Litigation in the Asialaw Leading Lawyer Guide since 2017.
Both Brendan and Michael Forrest are recommended as Leading Insolvency & Restructuring Lawyers in the 2018, 2019 and 2020 Doyle’s Guide.
Brendan was the winner of the Litigation category for Australia in the 2019 Client Choice Awards and AI Global’s 2020 Leading Adviser Awards has recognised him as well as William James, as the Leading Insolvency and Restructuring Lawyer of the Year, Australia.
We are fiercely independent, able to act for and against whoever we choose. We don’t have a front end transactional or finance practice which means we are not beholden to any regulators, corporates or financiers. When we choose to take on a matter, we fully commit to our client’s cause without fear or favour.
We only act on significant disputes in the Supreme or Federal court with complex bespoke issues at play where the outcome is often critical to our clients.
We strive to be the firm of choice for high performing lawyers, so that we can provide clients access to motivated, exceptional and happy people. Clients notice the difference when working with William James.
Ultimately, we love nothing more than working together to deliver outstanding results for our clients.
Specialties
All 1 specialty
- Commercial Litigation and Insolvency & Restructuring
Locations
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Show as table · Offices in 1 country
| Countries | 1 |
|---|---|
| Primary country | AU |
All codes: AU
Addresses
- AU11/2 Bligh St; Sydney, New South Wales 2000Primary
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People & contacts
4 employee profiles on record · names withheld.
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FAQ
How many people work at William James?
The record holds 37 counted staff profiles at January 2026, inside the self-reported 11–50 band.
Where does William James have offices?
One address on record, Australia only. Primary: 11/2 Bligh St, Sydney, New South Wales 2000.
Has William James raised funding?
None linked to this brand.
What does William James list as its specialties?
One tag on the brand's own list, among them Commercial Litigation and Insolvency & Restructuring.
Which companies are listed alongside William James?
Seven peer profiles on record: Wotton Kearney and Massons.