Turner Freeman Lawyers

What Turner Freeman Lawyers does

Turner Freeman Lawyers is a privately held Australian plaintiff-side law firm founded in 1952 and headquartered in Sydney. The firm specializes in personal injury and compensation law, with core practices spanning asbestos and silica dust disease claims, motor vehicle accidents, workers compensation, superannuation and TPD claims, medical negligence, public liability, and brain injury. Supporting practice areas include wills and estates litigation, property law, employment law, class actions, and general litigation. The firm operates from 25+ offices across New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, and the Australian Capital Territory, serving individual consumers and union-affiliated workers (and their families) across metropolitan and regional Australia.

The firm's underlying technology stack is limited: no proprietary legal technology platforms were identified, and the only disclosed third-party integration is LiveChat for website-based client enquiry. Distribution is entirely direct — partner-led consultations delivered in person at offices, via phone (13 43 63), via video, and through home/hospital visits for clients unable to travel. Marketing combines union and community referral pipelines (including partnerships with FSU, MUA, AMIEU, AMWU, and the United Firefighters Union WA), sponsorships of NRL/A-League sporting teams, disease advocacy organizations (ADSS, ADDRI, Silicosis Support Network), and content marketing via the firm's blog.

Turner Freeman's revenue model is professional services fees, with compensation matters operated on a No Win No Fee basis (clients pay only upon successful resolution) and wills/estates billed under standard arrangements. The firm does not publicly disclose revenue. Customer concentration is structurally low — revenue is generated from thousands of individual plaintiff matters rather than enterprise contracts. The firm has secured billions in cumulative compensation over its 70+ year history and is recognized by Doyle's Guide as a Market Leader/Preeminent firm in dust diseases and workers compensation, and a Leading firm across public liability, accident compensation, and estates litigation.

Name

Turner Freeman Lawyers

Legal name

Turner Freeman Lawyers

Website

https://turnerfreeman.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Turner Freeman Lawyers is an Australian plaintiff-side law firm founded in 1952, specializing in personal injury, compensation, and wills & estates law across 25+ offices in NSW, QLD, SA, WA, and ACT. It serves individual consumers and union-affiliated workers on a No Win No Fee basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Personal Injury & Compensation Law

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Injury & Insurance Defense (BPAHAAAM)

Keywords

• Personal injury law
• Compensation claims
• Wills and estates
• Workers compensation
• Asbestos disease claims

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices26 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Personal Injury & Compensation: Turner Freeman generates revenue through legal fees for personal injury and compensation claims. The firm operates on a No Win, No Fee basis for eligible compensation cases, meaning clients only pay legal fees if the firm successfully resolves their claim.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Turner Freeman Lawyers is an Australian law firm providing legal representation in personal injury and compensation matters, including motor vehicle accidents, workers compensation, asbestos and silica dust diseases, medical negligence, public liability, superannuation and TPD claims, and institutional abuse. The firm also handles wills and estates, property law, employment law, and class actions, operating on a No Win No Fee basis for eligible compensation cases.

Product overview

Turner Freeman Lawyers is a national Australian law firm offering a unified suite of legal services centered on personal injury and compensation law. The firm's core portfolio includes Personal Injury Law (covering motor vehicle accidents, workers compensation, public liability), Asbestos Disease Compensation (mesothelioma, silicosis, dust diseases), Superannuation & TPD Claims, Medical Negligence, and Wills & Estates services. Supporting practice areas include Property Law, Employment Law, Class Actions, and General Litigation. The firm operates on a No Win No Fee basis for eligible compensation claims and is recognized by Doyle's Guide across multiple practice areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Personal Injury Law

Quantifiable outcome

• Billions in compensation secured for clients across personal injury and workplace claims

Named customers31 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• ADFA (Australian Defence Families Association)minorOthersTurner Freeman actively supports ADFA through sponsorships and partnerships, providing legal assistance to Australian defence families.
• ADSS (Asbestos Diseases Society of South Australia)minorOthersPartnership with ADSS to support individuals and families affected by asbestos-related diseases in South Australia.
• ADDRI (Asbestos and Dust Diseases Research Institute)minorOthersTurner Freeman supports ADDRI's research efforts into asbestos and dust diseases through sponsorships and partnerships.
• Silicosis Support NetworkminorOthersPartnership supporting the Silicosis Support Network's mission to assist people living with silicosis and other silica-related conditions.
• MADDA (Meso and Dust Disease Awareness)minorOthersTurner Freeman partners with MADDA to raise awareness of mesothelioma and dust diseases in the community.
• Heart of AustraliaminorOthersPartnership with Heart of Australia to support mobile medical services reaching regional and remote Australian communities.
• Cancer CouncilminorOthersTurner Freeman supports the Cancer Council through sponsorships and fundraising initiatives.
• StudioAminorOthersPartnership with StudioA to support artists with intellectual disabilities.
• SynapseminorOthersTurner Freeman supports Synapse, an organisation supporting people with acquired brain injury and their families.
• FSU (Finance Sector Union)minorOthersTurner Freeman provides legal services and support to FSU members through union partnership arrangements.
• Maritime Union of AustraliaminorOthersPartnership with the Maritime Union of Australia to support maritime workers with legal services.
• AMIEU (Australian Meat Industry Employees Union)minorOthersTurner Freeman partners with AMIEU to provide legal support to meat industry workers.
• The Rail, Tram and Bus Union WAminorOthersPartnership providing legal services to members of The Rail, Tram and Bus Union in Western Australia.
• MEU (Maritime Employees Union)minorOthersTurner Freeman supports MEU members through union partnership arrangements.
• AMWU (Australian Manufacturing Workers Union)minorOthersPartnership with AMWU to provide legal services to manufacturing workers.
• United Firefighters Union WAminorOthersTurner Freeman partners with the United Firefighters Union WA to support firefighters with legal matters.
• Danger Sun OverheadminorOthersPartnership with Danger Sun Overhead supporting sun safety awareness for outdoor workers.
• Penrith PanthersminorOthersTurner Freeman is a proud partner of Penrith Panthers NRL team, reflecting commitment to community and sporting excellence.
• Western Sydney WanderersminorOthersTurner Freeman is a proud partner of Western Sydney Wanderers FC.
• Port Adelaide Football ClubminorOthersTurner Freeman is a proud partner of Port Adelaide Football Club.
• APAI FC (APIA Leichhardt Football Club)minorOthersTurner Freeman is a proud partner of APAI FC (APIA Leichhardt Football Club).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Maurice Blackburn Lawyers: Australia's largest employee-owned plaintiff personal injury and compensation law firm. Direct competitor across asbestos, workers' compensation, TPD, and class actions, with a similar union-linked referral model and Doyle's Guide leadership.
• Shine Lawyers: Major Australian plaintiff personal injury firm operating a No Win, No Fee model across compensation, motor vehicle, and abuse claims. Competes directly with Turner Freeman across practice areas and geographies.
• Slater and Gordon: One of Australia's most recognised plaintiff personal injury firms with national coverage and a long history of personal injury, class actions and compensation work. Closest head-to-head competitor in scale and practice mix.
• Carter Capner Law: Queensland-based plaintiff personal injury firm specialising in motor vehicle, workers' compensation and public liability claims. Directly competes with Turner Freeman's Queensland offices.
• Robertson O'Gorman Solicitors: Sydney-based plaintiff personal injury and compensation firm acting in asbestos, workers' compensation and public liability matters. Overlapping practice mix and geographic overlap in NSW.
• Gerard Malouf & Partners: National plaintiff personal injury and compensation firm with a No Win, No Fee structure, competing across motor vehicle, workers' compensation and TPD claims in multiple Australian jurisdictions.
• Websters Lawyers: Queensland-headquartered plaintiff firm specialising in compensation claims, with overlapping asbestos, motor vehicle and workers' compensation expertise.
• LHD Lawyers: Plaintiff personal injury firm operating across multiple Australian states, competing in compensation claims, motor vehicle and workplace injury work.

Regional players

• Arnold Thomas & Becker: Plaintiff personal injury and compensation firm with strong Victorian/Tasmania presence; competes with Turner Freeman in multi-state dust disease and compensation claims.

Emerging players

• Hall Payne Lawyers: Plaintiff employment and industrial relations firm with union links across QLD and NSW. Adjacent peer given Turner Freeman's employment law and union partnership focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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