Providing forward-thinking legal advice for families, businesses, and individuals, delivering modern, practical solutions to clients in Ballarat and the surrounding region.
A Modern Approach to Law
Curwen Walker Lawyers is a modern legal practice based in Ballarat, committed to delivering clear, practical, and outcome-focused advice. We pride ourselves on a forward-thinking approach that combines specialist legal expertise with a genuine understanding of our clients’ needs.
Our team is experienced across key areas including Family Law, and Probate and Wills and Estates. Whether you are navigating separation, buying or selling property, managing a business transaction, or planning for the future, we provide trusted legal guidance tailored to your circumstances.
Led by Managing Director Tom Sullivan, Curwen Walker Lawyers continues to evolve as a progressive law firm. We focus on accessibility, efficiency, and innovative solutions, ensuring clients in Ballarat and the Central Highlands receive the highest standard of modern legal services.
Our History
Curwen-Walker Lawyers is the oldest law firm in Ballarat. With a history stretching back to the gold rush era of the 1850s, we have been a trusted part of the Ballarat community for over 170 years. Through generations of change, growth, and progress, our commitment to providing exceptional legal services to the people of Ballarat and the Central Highlands has never wavered.
The Early Years
Adam Loftus Lynn became the first practising solicitor in Ballarat in 1853, shortly after spending time on the local goldfields. He played a significant role in the region's early legal history, including active involvement in the Public Inquiry following the Eureka uprising of 1854.
Mr Lynn was briefed to represent the relatives of miner James Scobie, whose death at the hands of Publican James Bentley – and the authorities' controversial handling of the case – was a key event that contributed to the Eureka Stockade.
Our Guidance
Throughout our long history, Curwen Walker Lawyers has been guided by strong leadership and a commitment to serving the Ballarat community. Henry Cleburne Curwen-Walker practised in Ballarat as an Attorney, Solicitor, and Proctor of the Supreme Court of Victoria between 1892 and 1920, establishing the foundation for one of the region's most enduring law firms.
Over the decades, the practice built a reputation as a leader in Business Law, Wills and Probate, Leases, and Contract Law, providing trusted legal advice to individuals, families, and businesses across Ballarat and the Central Highlands.
In November 2019, Tom Sullivan became the Managing Director of Curwen Walker Lawyers. Under his leadership, the firm continues its long-standing tradition of delivering modern, high-quality legal services, combining local knowledge with practical expertise to meet the needs of today's clients.