At Macarthur Bond we have been tracking data for partner moves in Australia for several years. Twice a year we produce our market report, which provides insights into the lateral hiring market with commentary and analysis of the key developments. The most recent report, looking back over the first half of 2025, tracked key statistics and trends including:
We tracked 162 partner moves in the first half of 2025, compared with 147 in the same period last year – an increase of 10%.
The proportion of female partners has edged down slightly, from 45% in H1 2024 to 42% in H1 2025.
Sydney remains the most active market, but Melbourne’s share of moves fell from 31% to 22%, while Brisbane’s increased from 9% to 17%.
Corporate continues to be the most in-demand practice area, accounting for 16% of all moves.
Top-tier firms have continued to attract around 15% of all movers.
Please contact us for a copy of the latest report or if you would like to discuss any of our findings.
