Bill Papastergiadis, President of the Greek Community of Melbourne & Victoria, was recently recognised in the Best Lawyers rankings in Australia.
Best Lawyers is the oldest peer-review publication for the legal profession with an international presence in countries including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States of America. Recognition by Best Lawyers is widely regarded as a significant honour given to a lawyer by their professional peers.
Recognition by Best Lawyers™ is achieved through a diligent research process, beginning with a nomination process followed by peer-reviewed voting. Best Lawyers™ researchers also conduct an analysis of the feedback.
Inclusion in Best Lawyers™ allows peers and clients to get an understanding of a lawyers practice with independent and unbiased analysis. This helps build trust, establishes expertise and allows clients and peers to get a third-party endorsement.
Bill says “I’m extremely proud of this recognition. It's a great honour to be recognised in Insurance Law by my peers in this year’s edition of Best Lawyers™. I have committed myself to this profession for over 30 years and to be acknowledged in this way through an entirely confidential process is heartening."
"A lawyers job involves not only technical expertise but equally the ability to relate to the needs of the client in an effective and empathetic manner. A lawyer needs to understand that for the client, the engagement of a lawyer particularly in a litigation matter, is often the most stressful experience in a person’s life.
"Negotiating a good outcome requires skill and trust not only with your client but also with the legal practitioners who oppose you. Hence, to be recognised by your peers means that we can often resolve matters efficiently so that people can be relieved of the immense burden that litigation brings to their lives.”
Bill also said “Equally, I am proud of the growth of Moray & Agnew in Melbourne and the achievement of my colleagues, some of whom have also been acknowledged by this award. Moray & Agnew Melbourne was for many years one of the fastest growing firms and now has over 170 people just in the Melbourne office.
"Hence, that our lawyers have been recognised as the talented lawyers they are, I believe helps cement our firm as one of Australia’s leading law firms. This is a fantastic achievement by our dedicated staff and a testament to the ways in which we are broadening our capabilities in response to expanding client needs.”
Through the numerous awards Bill has received over 30 years, it is clear that he has been at the forefront of ensuring high quality client relationships and fostering a positive and inclusive work environment for his colleagues.
Melbourne Moray & Agnew lawyers have been recognised in the following areas of law:
- Insurance law
- Leasing law
- Real property law
- Personal injury litigation
- Occupational health and safety law
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