Hobbs Harding Search is led by Thomas Hobbs, one of Australia’s leading legal search specialists.

A past lawyer himself, predominantly within employment / industrial relations, and with national law firm and government experience, Thomas focuses exclusively on the Australian private practice market.

He works closely with a selection of highly rated global (including recognised top-tiers), national, local (capital city) and specialist law firms, adding depth to existing practices and helping to establish new practice area offerings, via his assistance through lateral hires, usually at the Partner, Special Counsel and Senior Associate levels.

In addition to his home city of Melbourne, Thomas handles client briefs across a number of Australia's major legal markets, most notably including Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra and Adelaide, utilising his deep knowledge of these markets and drawing upon extensive market-mapping of key commercial practice areas within private practice.

Entrusted and engaging with a significant number of lawyers in Australia over the course of any week (barring the New Year period to recharge), Thomas is best known for his knowledge of the various legal markets in Australia, wide networks, and both professional and personable approach.

Thomas also assists senior and mid-level lawyers entering or returning to Australia, as well as those seeking opportunities in London, New York, the Middle East, Singapore, Hong Kong and offshore markets (including the Cayman and Channel Islands), drawing upon a well-resourced network of international affiliates.

Building long-term relationships built on trust and competence, as evidenced by both his impressive placement record and high rate of personal referrals, Thomas has placed lawyers at every level - increasingly at the Partner, Special Counsel and Senior Associate levels - in every major practice area, and into every capital city in Australia east of Perth.

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