The firm's lawyers have developed detailed and technical knowledge in a range of industries.

We maintain long standing relationships with clients by constantly working to understand their business objectives and needs, which we recognise can change from time to time.

The industries with which the firm has had significant involvement include:

• Banking and finance
• Building and construction
• Education
• Energy
• Food production and supply 
• Insurance 
• Information technology
• Manufacturing
• Professional services
• Property development
• Retail
• Transport and trade. 

The firm's primary areas of expertise are:

• Commercial dispute resolution
• Corporate and commercial transactions
• Insurance  (general, public and occupiers; product; professional indemnity)
• Lenders mortgage insurance
• Mortgage recovery
• Property and finance 
• Transport trade and energy
• Workers compensation and dust diseases
• Workplace relations and OH&S.

The firm has a strong background in insurance and commercial litigation. Our lawyers use alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation and arbitration when appropriate.

Hicksons have a highly capable and, if necessary, aggressive team of litigators who are skilled in conciliation driven negotiations.