What Simmons Wolfhagen does

Simmons Wolfhagen is a privately held Tasmanian law firm (Simmons Wolfhagen Pty Ltd) established in 1845, making it one of Australia's oldest continuously operating legal practices. The firm provides full-service legal advice across twelve practice areas: personal injury (with No Win No Fee for motor vehicle and workplace claims), conveyancing (residential, commercial, and farming), family law, employment law for both employees and employers, wills and estate planning, commercial and corporate law, litigation and dispute resolution, building and construction law, property law, local government and planning law, and agribusiness law.

The firm operates exclusively in Tasmania through six physical offices in Hobart (headquarters), Launceston, Kingston, Devonport, Smithton, and Scottsdale, providing statewide coverage including rural and regional areas. Its client base spans individuals (home buyers, families, personal injury claimants), small and medium businesses, the agribusiness sector, and Tasmanian local councils — the firm prosecutes approximately 30 council matters annually and secured Tasmania's most significant heritage-demolition prosecution penalty. Revenue is generated through a mix of six-minute-increment hourly billing, flat fees for routine matters (wills, conveyancing), monthly retainers, and contingency-based No Win No Fee arrangements for eligible personal injury claims. No revenue, headcount beyond a 51–100 employee band, or financial performance data is publicly disclosed.

Operationally, Simmons Wolfhagen relies on standard legal practice management systems with electronic conveyancing platform integrations, supplemented by remote consultation capabilities (Teams/Zoom/phone). Distribution is direct-to-consumer through office visits, phone/email enquiries, and a website enquiry-routing form, supported by content marketing (articles, FAQs), social media presence (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram), and community sponsorships across Tasmanian sporting and community organisations. The firm holds the Tasmanian Government Employer of Choice Accreditation (2011) — noted as the only Tasmanian law firm to hold this — and maintains a strategic partnership with the Local Government Association of Tasmania and a talent pipeline relationship with the Tasmanian University Law Society.

Name

Simmons Wolfhagen

Legal name

Simmons Wolfhagen Pty Ltd

Website

https://simwolf.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1845

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Simmons Wolfhagen is a privately held Tasmanian law firm established in 1845, operating from six offices statewide and offering twelve practice areas including personal injury, conveyancing, family law, agribusiness, and local government work for individuals, businesses, and councils.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Legal Services (5411), Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Employment & Labor Law (BPAHAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Abstracting Services (Title Abstracts) (BPAJAOAC)

Keywords

• Legal services
• Personal injury law
• Conveyancing services
• Estate planning
• Commercial litigation

Headquarters

HQ city

Hobart

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Hourly Billing: Lawyers bill by the hour in six-minute increments. Hourly rates vary depending on experience and expertise required for the matter.
2. Legal Services - Flat Fees: Certain routine matters such as drafting a simple will or conveyancing are charged at flat fees.
3. No Win No Fee: For selected personal injury and motor vehicle accident claims, the firm works on a contingency basis where professional fees are only charged if the case is successful. Covers motor vehicle claims and workplace injury claims.
4. Retainer Fees: For some matters, a retainer fee may be required upfront to secure services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Simmons Wolfhagen is a full-service Tasmanian law firm providing legal advice and representation across twelve practice areas, including personal injury, conveyancing, family law, employment law (for employees and employers), wills and estate planning, commercial and corporate law, litigation and dispute resolution, building and construction law, property law, local government and planning law, and agribusiness law. The firm serves individuals, businesses, agribusiness operators, and local councils from six offices across Tasmania, with consultation available in-person, by phone, or online via Teams/Zoom.

Product overview

Simmons Wolfhagen is a full-service Tasmanian law firm offering comprehensive legal services across multiple practice areas. The firm provides twelve distinct legal service offerings covering Personal Injury (with No Win No Fee options), Conveyancing (residential, commercial, and farming), Family Law, Employment Law for both employees and employers, Wills and Estate Planning, Commercial and Corporate Law, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Building and Construction Law, Property Law, Local Government and Planning Law, and Agribusiness Law. The firm operates from six offices statewide (Hobart, Launceston, Kingston, Devonport, Smithton, and Scottsdale) and was established in 1845, serving Tasmanians for over 180 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Personal Injury Legal Services Legal representation for motor vehicle accident claims and workplace injury claims, including No Win No Fee arrangements for eligible cases. Intended for individuals seeking compensation for injuries.
• Conveyancing Services Property transaction services covering residential, commercial, and farming property conveyancing, subdivisions, and e-conveyancing in Tasmania. Targets home buyers, sellers, investors, and property developers.
• Family Law Services Family law matters including property settlements, family violence, parenting and child support, and pre-nuptial agreements for separating couples and families.
• Employment Law Services for Employees Legal services for employees covering unfair dismissal claims, contract negotiations, and enterprise agreement advice.
• Employment Law Services for Employers Workplace relations legal services for employers including contract drafting, contract negotiations, and enterprise agreement advisory.
• Wills, Estate Planning & Probate Estate planning services including power of attorney and guardianships, succession planning, executor support, and deceased estate administration for individuals and families.
• Commercial & Corporate Law Business legal services including sales and acquisitions, commercial leasing, contract negotiation, corporate governance, and company documentation for SMEs and corporations.
• Litigation & Dispute Resolution Commercial dispute resolution, securities enforcement, and debt recovery services for businesses and individuals involved in legal disputes.
• Building & Construction Law Legal services for contractual issues, consultation, and advisory services related to building and construction matters, targeting builders, contractors, developers, and property owners.
• Property Law Property-related legal services covering development, building, and related transactional and advisory matters.
• Local Government & Planning Law Legal services for local government councils including environment, enforcement, property, development, and employment matters, plus prosecution work on behalf of councils.
• Agribusiness Law Comprehensive legal solutions for the agricultural sector including sale and purchase of farming properties, water entitlements, succession planning, leases, agistment agreements, livestock export agreements, and FIRB applications. Targets farmers, suppliers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers in agriculture.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Local Government Association of TasmaniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSimmons Wolfhagen supported the Local Government Association of Tasmania's Annual Conference and Awards Ceremony dinner, indicating a strategic relationship in providing legal services to councils.
• Tasmanian University Law Society (TULS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSimmons Wolfhagen supports the Tasmania University Law Society as part of community engagement and potential future talent pipeline, organising student-centric events while playing a role advocating for law students.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Moray & Agnew: Australian mid-sized law firm with national offices covering insurance, commercial, government, and personal injury work. Similar size, geographic spread, and practice mix.
• Gadens: Mid-sized Australian law firm with national coverage across commercial, property, employment, and litigation practices. Similar size tier and full-service orientation make it a strong structural comparable.
• Lander & Rogers: Full-service Australian law firm with offices in several states covering commercial, insurance, employment, and family law. Comparable full-service platform and similar practice breadth.
• McCullough Robertson: Queensland-headquartered mid-sized Australian law firm with multi-office regional coverage and a full-service practice mix (commercial, property, employment, litigation). Closely comparable to Simmons Wolfhagen in scale, full-service model, and regional rather than CBD-only focus.
• Holding Redlich: Australian full-service commercial law firm with offices across multiple states and a similar breadth of practice areas including corporate, property, employment, and government work. Comparable in size and service breadth to Simmons Wolfhagen's full-service platform.
• TressCox Lawyers: Australian mid-market commercial law firm offering corporate, property, employment, and dispute resolution services. Closely comparable in scale and the kind of mid-sized, multi-practice regional model that Simmons Wolfhagen operates.
• Barry Nilsson: Australian mid-sized law firm known for insurance, personal injury, and family law alongside commercial work. The personal injury/No Win No Fee model is directly comparable to Simmons Wolfhagen's PI offering.
• Wotton + Kearney: Australian insurance and litigation-focused firm with significant personal injury practice. Comparable contingency-based PI exposure and litigation depth to Simmons Wolfhagen's PI and dispute resolution practice.

Regional players

• Marsdens Law Group: Regional NSW law firm with multi-office coverage and full-service practice areas. Comparable regional multi-office model, though operating in a different Australian state rather than directly competing in Tasmania.

Broad incumbents

• K&L Gates (Australia): Global law firm with substantial Australian operations offering commercial, corporate, and dispute resolution services. Acts as a broader incumbent competitor for corporate and government clients in Australia that Simmons Wolfhagen also serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SWLawyers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/simmons-wolfhagen
• Instagraminstagram.com/simmonswolfhagen

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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