Ward Keller

Ward Keller is the Northern Territory's oldest law firm, whose origins can be traced to the practice of its founding father, Ross Mallam, in 1910. The modern iteration of the firm, Ward Keller, was founded in 1963, over 50 years ago. We are also one of the Territory's largest legal practices. Our experienced team of six partners, lawyers, conveyancers and support staff operate from three offices in Darwin, Palmerston, and Parap. We have fly-in, fly-out operations in Nhulunbuy and Alice Springs (by appointment). The firm's Partners are highly respected in their fields of expertise, and between them have 50 years' service with Ward Keller. Ward Keller is a full-service law firm that is broadly divided into litigation and commercial practice areas. We also have dedicated conveyancing, family law and migration practices. A number of our practitioners are recognised leaders in their areas of practice, including, mining and resources law, wills and estates, banking and finance law, and stamp duty and payroll tax. As one of only six Australian member firms of Lawyers Associated Worldwide, an association of 3700 lawyers in 100 law firms in some 60 countries, we can also help our clients with interests outside Australia to get the international legal assistance they need. We act for resource companies, infrastructure operators, pastoralists, financial institutions, the Territory Government, developers, insurance companies, national law firms, publicly listed companies, small business and individuals from the local community. Our reputation for first-class service delivery and practical advice is based on decades of local experience, an acute understanding of the Territory and its laws, and the Partners' commitment to the firm, its staff and its clients. If we can help, please contact us. You'll find direct phone numbers and email addresses for every staff member here.