The Australian legal market was valued at $29.6 billion as of 2023, with an established presence in key global markets. The size and strength of the market is attributed to its major international investments and strong links into major centres (e.g. UK, US and Asia Pacific), which feed into the complex and large-scale nature of legal work. A well-trodden path, many Kiwi lawyers have made the move across the Tasman with the goal of accessing significant market activity, a greater salary offer, lifestyle benefits and stronger prospects for progression into key markets (e.g. London, New York, Singapore).
