"Our real reward is client satisfaction"

Awards & Achievements

While we're proud of the work we do, the awards we've won and the reputation we've built, we believe the real reward is what we achieve with and for our clients.

Awards

2007

Pro Bono Partnership Award for our partnership with the Homicide Victims Support Group
NSW Law and Justice Foundation Awards

Ranked 4th in the National Annual Work/Life Benchmarking Study 2007

2006

Best Insolvency Firm
Australian Law Awards

Finalist in the Employer of Choice category
Australian Law Awards

Number 1 ranking on the implementation of work/life strategies by Australian companies
Benchmarking Study, Managing Work/Life Balance International

Employer of Choice for Women Citation
Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency Awards

HDY was one of 35 national finalists in the BRW Client Choice Awards

2005

Ranked in the Top 10 Australian Companies
Work/Life Initiatives: The Way Ahead Benchmarking Study

Employer of Choice for Women Citation
Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency Awards

2004

Best Insolvency Firm
Australian Law Awards

Best Work/Life Balance
Australian HR Awards

Employer of Choice for Women Citation
Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency Awards

2003

Best Australian Restructuring, Insolvency & Bankruptcy Practice
Best Australian Litigation & ADR Practice
Asia Money

Employer of Choice
Australian Law Awards

Best Attraction & Retention Strategy
Australian HR Awards

Employer of Choice for Women Citation
Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency Awards

Testimonials

"... insolvency is where the Sydney operations strongest suit lies and it comfortably retains its place amongst the upper echelons of Australian insolvency practices."
Chambers Global (2006/07)

"[HDY]... stands out for its strategic skills, grasp of commercial and legal implications of the work [they] do..., and an exceptionally strong focus on exceeding customer needs."
Asia Pacific Legal 500 (2006/07)

"They actively look at ways of containing the legal spend, ensuring we get the best value for our money."
Asia Pacific Legal 500 (2006/07)

Directories

Asia Pacific Legal 500 (2006/07)	Number 1 Ranking - Restructuring & Insolvency
	Recommended for: Banking & Finance Capital Markets - Equity Construction Corporate/M&A Dispute Resolution Employment Insurance Intellectual Property IT & Telecommunications Real Estate Tax
Chambers Global (2006/07)	Number 1 Ranking - Restructuring & Insolvency
	Recommended for: Banking & Finance Dispute Resolution
Practical Law Company (2007)	Leading Law Firm - Restructuring & Insolvency
	Recommended for: Banking & Finance Dispute Resolution Capital Markets Corporate Real Estate  Environment Telecoms, Media and IT