We are delighted to announce that effective 1 July 2025 Barbour Arnold & Cousins Lawyers has become part of Shiff & Company, a law firm based at Level 3, 34 Queens St Melbourne

Barbour Arnold & Cousins Lawyers was established by the late Cyril Lorimer Barbour in 1935 and in the 90 years since its inception the firm has operated continuously from various city addresses and most recently (and post COVID) from East Ivanhoe. So, it’s back to city for Barbour Arnold & Cousins Lawyers!

Neville Cousins, the firm’s principal has joined Shiff & Company as a consultant, together with his team and we will have the expertise of Shiff & Company Partners Julia Adams and Geoffrey Shiff and their team to add to the range of legal services currently provided by Barbour Arnold & Cousins Lawyers.

Like Barbour Arnold & Cousins Lawyers, Shiff & Company has a focus on providing first class service and advice to both private and institutional clients, as well as not-for-profit organisations. Shiff & Company also provides legal services to entrepreneurial and creative business owners.

Both firms strive to build long-term relationships with clients, and we will continue to tailor our advice and services to reflect client desired outcomes.

We thank the many loyal clients of Barbour Arnold & Cousins Lawyers for their support over the years and look forward to continuing to work with you, your families and your enterprises in the future.

Please contact Neville Cousins on 0419494903 or Helen O’Kane on 0419 002 147 (BAC Lawyers) or Shiff & Company Partner Julia Adams 0418 175 948 if you would like further information about future arrangements.

A link to the Shiff & Company website is provided also here.