Moores has ranked as a ‘First Tier’ Law Firm for Victoria in both the ‘Wills & Estates Litigation‘ and ‘Wills, Estates & Succession Planning‘ categories for the tenth year running.
In addition, this year also marks our strongest individual result to date, with a record eight Moores lawyers featured in the latest Doyle’s Guide: James Dimond, Jennifer Dixon, Rowdy Johnson, Lachlan McKenzie, Max Ezerins, Luke Haley, Erika Reese and Catherine Iliadis are recognised by their peers and referrers for their expertise in Wills & Estates Litigation and/or Wills, Estates and Succession Planning.
We are proud to see so many members of the team recognised in this year’s Guide, making 2026 a particularly special year for Moores.
Our expert team is experienced in assisting families with complex Estate Planning arrangements as well as challenging and defending all manner of Disputes relating to Wills, Estates, Trusts, SMSF and Bequests.
For more information or to speak with one of our experienced lawyers, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Moores is proud to announce that we have been certified as a Trusted Firm for 2026, recognising our commitment to delivering excellent client experience.
The certification is independent, evidence-based and re-earned each year. It is based on independent client-experience measurement, with feedback independently collected by Client Culture and certification awarded by Trusted Firms Global.
For our clients, this recognition is meaningful because it reflects more than what we say about our service. It is grounded in the experience clients have when they work with us: responsive communication, practical advice, professional expertise, accountability and trust.
Trusted Firms Global assesses firms against the Six Standards of Professional Service Excellence, which focus on the qualities clients value most in a professional relationship, including reliability, clarity, proactive value delivery, strong relationships and follow-through.
“Being certified as a Trusted Firm is a valuable recognition of the way our people show up for clients every day,” said Tessa van Duyn, CEO and Practice Leader at Moores. “Our clients trust us with important decisions and complex matters, and we take that responsibility seriously. This certification reinforces our ongoing commitment to listening, improving and creating valuable outcomes that helps our clients move forward with confidence.”
At Moores, we know strong client relationships are built over time. They depend on listening carefully, understanding what matters, communicating clearly and delivering advice that is practical, timely and aligned with each client’s goals.
We are grateful to our clients for their feedback and trust. This certification is an important recognition of the standard we aim to uphold every day, and a reminder that client experience will remain central to how we work.
Learn more about the Trusted Firms Global standards.
We are excited to share that Moores has been recognised in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms – Australia, which highlights the top 5% of law firms in the country. This prestigious recognition reflects the exceptional service we deliver to our clients and the deep respect we have earned across the legal profession.
Moores has been awarded Best Law Firms – Australia (2027), Metropolitan Tier 1 – Melbourne for Trusts and Estates.
The Best Law Firms rankings are determined through a rigorous, data-driven evaluation process, which includes client and professional feedback, peer reviews from Best Lawyers™ recognised practitioners and firm benchmarking.
Our Private Clients team is one of the largest in the Australia, including 22 lawyers (with 7 accredited specialists in Wills & Estates (Victoria), experienced law clerks and support staff.
Congratulations to our Private Clients Team on this fantastic achievement.
In addition, we are pleased to share that Practice Leader, James Dimond, has been included in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia™ for Trusts and Estates for the third consecutive year.
Since its first publication in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become widely regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. The Best Law Firms rankings and Best Lawyers lists are based on more than 17 million evaluations from over 116,000 leading lawyers worldwide, recognising exceptional legal talent and firm-wide excellence.
Moores has released its refreshed Privacy Toolkit for Organisations, a practical resource designed to support organisations to manage privacy obligations and risk with confidence.
Launched in recognition of Privacy Awareness Week 2026, held from 4–10 May, the toolkit aligns with this year’s theme Smart Tech, Smarter Choices: Protecting Your Privacy in the Age of AI, supporting organisations to take a proactive approach to privacy in an increasingly complex environment.
The toolkit brings together foundational guidance and practical resources, including Privacy in Action – Prepare, Prevent, Protect, Privacy by Design – Creating a policy that works, and a Privacy Reforms Reference Guide, helping organisations understand their obligations and respond to evolving privacy expectations.
Developed by Moores’ Privacy and Data Security team, the toolkit draws on extensive experience advising organisations on privacy compliance, governance and risk management.
Learn more or request to download the toolkit here.
For more information or to speak with one of our experienced lawyers, please contact us.
Moores is proud to have been named in the Doyle’s Guide 2026 rankings as a Leading Health & Aged Care Law Firm – Victoria. In addition, Practice Leader Andrew Boer has been recognised among the Leading Health & Aged Care Lawyers – Victoria for 2026, marking his second consecutive year of recognition.
The Doyle’s Guide listings highlight firms and practitioners in the Victorian legal market who are acknowledged for their expertise, knowledge and capabilities in advising the health, aged care and retirement living sectors on commercial, transactional and regulatory matters.
Moores has a long history of supporting operators with property, construction and development projects, as well as commercial and regulatory advice. Andrew Boer’s individual recognition further reflects the firm’s strength and reputation in delivering tailored, practical solutions for clients in this highly regulated sector.
Please contact us if you would like further information on how we can assist.
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We are proud to share that Practice Leader, James Dimond, has been included in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia™ for Trusts and Estates, marking his third consecutive inclusion.
The Best Lawyers in Australia™ awards recognises lawyers across Australia based on an exhaustive peer-review evaluation.
James has been instructed in a number of high-value private trust disputes and has extensive experience across all aspects of Wills and Estates practice, with a particular focus on resolving complex disputes regarding trusts, deceased estates, superannuation and Guardianship and Administration.
James is an Accredited Specialist Wills and Estates Lawyer and heads up Moores’ Elder Financial Abuse Team. He also accepts private and Court appointments as Administrator from time to time and assists clients and family groups with succession planning and structuring, including complex wills, testamentary trusts, asset protection and pro-active measures to avoid family disputes.
Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers lists are compiled based on an exhaustive peer-review evaluation. More than 116,000 industry leading lawyers are eligible to vote (from around the world), and they have received more than 17 million evaluations on the legal abilities of other lawyers based on their specific practice areas around the world.
We are proud to announce that Moores has been recognised in the Chambers Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 for Charity and Not-for-Profit Law, marking the firm’s fourth consecutive year ranked in this specialist practice area.
Chambers is widely regarded as the leading independent authority on legal excellence, applying a rigorous research methodology that places significant weight on client and market feedback. This year’s Chambers commentary highlights Moores’ hands-on approach, depth of expertise and responsive service in advising charities and not-for-profit organisations across governance, regulatory compliance, mergers and related legal matters.
In addition to the firm’s recognition, Rebecca Lambert-Smith, Practice Leader of Moores’ Charity and Not-for-Profit Law team, has also been individually ranked. Chambers describes Rebecca as “an excellent lawyer … thoughtful, detail-focused and astute,” with clients consistently praising her responsiveness, deep sector knowledge and practical advice.
This latest Chambers recognition reflects our continued commitment to supporting charities and not-for-profit organisations with clear, considered and sector-specific legal advice.
Moores has ranked as a ‘First Tier’ Law Firm for Victoria in both the ‘Wills & Estates Litigation‘ and ‘Wills, Estates & Succession Planning‘ categories for the ninth year running.
In addition, James Dimond, Jennifer Dixon, Krista Fitzgerald, Rowdy Johnson, Lachlan McKenzie and Erika Reese have all featured in the latest Doyle’s Guide. Recognised by their peers and referrers for their expertise in Wills & Estates Litigation and/or Wills, Estates and Succession Planning.
Moores is proud to have been named in the Doyle’s Guide 2025 rankings as a Leading Health & Aged Care Law Firm – Victoria. In addition, Practice Leader Andrew Boer has been recognised among the Leading Health & Aged Care Lawyers – Victoria for 2025.
Moores is delighted to announce the appointment of Jessica Latimer as Practice Leader of the firm’s Disputes team.
Jessica brings over 20 years of experience in litigation and dispute resolution, with deep expertise across commercial disputes, professional liability matters, and regulatory investigations and litigation. She is a strategic, pragmatic lawyer known for her no-nonsense advice and calm, solutions-focused approach.
Jessica returns to Moores after serving as a Senior Manager at ASIC, where she led enforcement investigations and strategic litigation involving breaches of directors’ duties and conduct of financial services and credit licensees. Previously, she held the role of Special Counsel at Moores, heading up the Elder Law and Elder Financial Abuse practice. Her experience combined with her commercial acumen enables her to deliver high-impact outcomes for clients navigating complex and high-stakes disputes.
Now leading a team of skilled disputes specialists, Jessica works with individuals, professional advisers, and not-for-profit organisations across the education, disability, health, aged care and housing sectors—helping clients resolve disputes efficiently and effectively. Jessica also acts for individuals in complex family business disputes and professional liability matters.
“Moores stands out for its values and its commitment to integrity, collaboration, and delivering exceptional client results,” says Jessica. “Having previously worked here, I know firsthand the firm’s client-centric, values-driven approach. Returning to lead the Disputes practice was an easy decision—this is where I can leverage my expertise to drive impactful outcomes for clients.”
Jessica is highly regarded for her ability to simplify the complex, manage challenging litigation processes with clarity, and maintain an unwavering focus on service. We’re thrilled to welcome her back to Moores.
To find out more, please do not hesitate to contact us.