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Makinson d'Apice Lawyers
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Company Profile
Company overview
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We’ve been getting it right for clients for more than 150 years. We succeed by continuously evolving our expertise, employing the best people and focusing on the needs of the businesses and organisations we support.Our FirmAlways at the heart of Australian businessMakinson d’Apice has long been part of Australia’s business fabric. Since putting down our roots in 1859, we have operated at the forefront of developments and loyally supported our clients with expert advice as the commercial and legal environments have evolved.Today we are a practice of around 100 people and work with enterprises and organisations that are succeeding at the very highest levels. Our clients range from private companies to listed corporations and from charities and religious organisations to state and federal government and private individuals. They value the top tier service and level of expertise we deliver, which is unique for a firm our size.Over the years we have continued to diligently acquire the market, legal and procedural knowledge complementary to our clients’ needs. We are undoubtedly dynamic, and yet we are subtle in the way we go about things. At Makinson d’Apice we anticipate change, adapt, innovate and create solutions upon which our clients’ and our own success can be sustained long into the future.Our client-centric philosophyPutting clients at the centre of everythingAt Makinson d’Apice, the focus has always been on how we perform for our clients and what we achieve on their behalf. As such, we’ll take the time to understand you, the sectors you work in and the markets you serve. Being so closely involved underpins our promise of ‘exceptional performance, without the song and dance’.Clients provide the rationale for our development and the drive to continually enhance our capabilities. When you meet with us, you will find the senior levels of legal expertise expected in a significant law firm. But, more than that, you will also recognise a professional culture in which value, relationships and service excellence are integral to who we are and what we do. As a Makinson d'Apice client you can be sure we will always put your agenda first.Our philosophy has teamwork at its heart. We are transparent in our dealings and interact with clients as partners. In fact, Makinson d'Apice client relationships often span a great many decades.Our story and valuesValues that deliver the promiseThe law rarely works in a straight line from A to B. However, the Makinson d’Apice approach accommodates this by being structured, efficient, purposeful and responsive. We employ no superfluous activities and make no unnecessary diversions.All that we do and every aspect of our business, is focused by a set of core, client centred, values:CommitmentWe will use all available resources to maximise our effectiveness in helping you reach your goals.AccountabilityWe take ownership of our role and accept accountability for the quality of our work.ServiceOur clients are our priority. We will endeavour to always provide you with effective and timely legal solutions.CollaborationWe will be transparent in our client relationships, willingly share our knowledge and work together as a team.ExcellenceQuality and excellence define our services; exceptional standards and business management deliver our promise.Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.
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AI summary of recent reviews
Positive aspects of working at Makinson d'Apice Lawyers mentioned by reviewers include a decent pay, a great environment, opportunities for growth, and meeting some nice colleagues. However, potential challenges noted were limited opportunities for upskilling or challenging work, with some roles involving repetitive and boring tasks. There were also comments about difficulties with management, including issues with partners and HR, as well as challenges in meeting the high expectations of equity partners.
Recent reviews
1.0
Legal Role
Dec 2023Sydney NSW 2000
Dull culture where the environment of workspace doesn't allow bonding.
The good thingsThe pay is decent but can be better
The challengesNo up-skilling or challenging work.
Same repetitive and boring work.
Partners seem nice, but don't talk to juniors.
Terrible management by HR.
5.0
Information Technology Support Officer
Nov 20193 to 4 years in the role, current employee
Great people makes it a pleasure to work here.
The good thingsGreat environment and opportunities for growth.
The challengesNone come to mind other than the usual work stresses.
2.0
Legal Role
Nov 2019Awful
The good thingsDifferent experiences for different teams the team I was in had two difficult partners and was badly managed
The challengesThe team management
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