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Two Ironbridge Legal Finalist Nominations at the Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards 2026 

Ironbridge Legal is proud to announce that the firm has been named a finalist in two categories at the Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards 2026, with nominations for Dispute Resolution and Litigation Team of the Year and Partner of the Year. 

The Australian Law Awards are among the legal profession’s most prestigious national awards, recognising excellence across Australia’s leading law firms and practitioners. 

The firm’s Dispute Resolution and Litigation Team has been shortlisted alongside some of Australia’s largest and most established legal practices, reflecting the strength of Ironbridge Legal’s specialist disputes offering and its commitment to achieving exceptional outcomes for clients. 

The Partner of the Year nomination recognises Blake Shaw’s outstanding contribution to the profession and to the firm’s growing practice. Less than a year after joining Ironbridge Legal, Mr Shaw has been recognised alongside partners from some of Australia’s leading national and international firms. 

Managing Partner, Trevor Withane, said  

“The nominations are a reflection of the collective efforts of the firm’s people and the trust placed in Ironbridge Legal by its clients and referrers.” 

“To receive recognition in both a firm and individual category at the Australian Law Awards is a significant achievement. These nominations reflect the quality of our team, the support of our clients and referrers, and the confidence placed in us to resolve complex disputes and insolvency matters.” 

“We are honoured to be recognised alongside many of Australia’s leading firms and practitioners and congratulate all finalists.” 

Congratulates to Blake Shaw on his nomination for Partner of the Year and the contribution of every member of the firm whose work has contributed to this recognition. 

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Trevor Withane

Trevor Withane is the Founder and Managing Partner of Ironbridge Legal. He advises clients on complex disputes, insolvency, restructuring and cross-border matters, and is recognised for his work in insolvency litigation and high-stakes commercial disputes.

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Blake Shaw

Blake Shaw is a Partner at Ironbridge Legal with experience in restructuring, insolvency and commercial disputes. He advises insolvency practitioners, directors, financiers and major corporations across Australia, with a focus on practical, commercially grounded advice in complex and high-stakes matters.

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Candy Lau

Candy Lau is a Partner at Ironbridge Legal with over 15 years of experience in the industry across APAC. She advises clients on financial services regulatory compliance, corporate governance, privacy and the Security of Critical Infrastructure regime. Candy is recognised for her work advising global and domestic financial institutions on regulatory reform and complex remediation programs.

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