At Cuthberts, we believe that recognition is never the end goal—excellence, integrity, and contribution to our profession are what drive us. Still, every so often, a moment arrives that affirms the path we’ve chosen and the standards we hold ourselves to. We’re delighted to share such a moment: our Managing Director and Chairman, Tony Dormer, has been invited to join the judging panel for the 2025 Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards.
For those unfamiliar, the Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards is regarded as the premier event for recognising the outstanding work and leadership of partners across Australia’s legal profession. The awards celebrate those who not only achieve for their clients and firms but also contribute to the betterment of the industry as a whole. To be selected as a judge is not simply a recognition of expertise, but of trust in one’s judgment, values, and commitment to advancing excellence.
Tony’s appointment to the judging panel is a testament to a career dedicated to high standards, fair dealing, and unwavering professionalism. With over four decades of leadership across family business, advisory, and governance, Tony brings both broad perspective and hands-on wisdom to every role he takes on. His contributions at Cuthberts, and previously as President of the NSW Chamber of Commerce, have always been marked by a focus on building better outcomes for clients and for the business community.
But what does this mean for us, and for our clients? At Cuthberts, we often say that “how we do business matters as much as what business we do.” Tony’s invitation to join the panel reflects the standing we hold within the wider professional services community: one built not on self-promotion, but on delivering real value and trusted counsel year after year. It affirms that our approach—to lead with integrity, to put our clients first, and to support the highest standards in our industry—is seen and respected by peers well beyond our immediate circles.
Participating in the Partner of the Year Awards as a judge is also an opportunity for us to give back. The legal profession, like the business advisory sector, faces constant change and rising expectations. By helping to recognise and elevate outstanding partners, Tony contributes to shaping the future of leadership and governance in Australia.
We are quietly proud of this honour because it reflects who we aspire to be as a firm. It encourages us to keep raising the bar for ourselves and for those we serve. We extend our congratulations to all the nominees, and our thanks to Lawyers Weekly for their trust in Tony’s judgment and perspective.
At Cuthberts, our clients can be assured that they are supported by a team whose values, expertise, and commitment to excellence are recognised at the highest levels of professional achievement.
To learn more about the awards and this year’s outstanding nominees, visit the Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards website.