Garling and Co Wins Best Personal Injury Law Firm Client Choice Award 2026
Medical Negligence
29 April 2026
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Garling and Co Wins Best Personal Injury Law Firm Client Choice Award 2026
Best Personal Injury Law Firm – and finalist for the Best Law and Related Firm – Under $30 million – Client Choice Awards 2026.
Garling&Co recognised in the 2026 Client Choice Awards, reflecting client trust and specialist care.
"These awards matter to us because they are grounded in genuine client feedback and independently researched by Beaton Research and Consulting,’ Mr Garling said. ‘They show how clients actually experience the service they receive, which is far more meaningful than industry perception."
Garling and Co Wins Client Choice Award 2026
Garling&Co are delighted to announce they have again been recognised in the Client Choice Awards, being named Best Personal Injury Law Firm under $30 million and announced as a Finalist for Best Law & Related Services Firm under $30 million in 2026. This marks our fourth consecutive win, following our successes in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
The Client Choice Awards
Run by Beaton Research and Consulting and supported by Westpac as Principal Sponsor, the Client Choice Awards are distinguished by their reliance on direct client feedback, with no judging panels, self‑nominations or reputation‑based scoring. Firms are assessed solely on how clients rate their experience, including service quality, communication and trust.Â
Matthew Garling, Principal of Garling and Co Lawyers
Winning Best Personal Injury Law Firm 2026 Client Choice Awards for the fourth consecutive year.
Principal Lawyer Matthew Garling said the firm places particular value on the awards because they reflect the real-life experiences of our clients and are underpinned by independent research.
‘These awards matter to us because they are grounded in genuine client feedback and independently researched by Beaton Research and Consulting,’ Mr Garling said. ‘They show how clients actually experience the service they receive, which is far more meaningful than industry perception.’
Client Choice Awards 2026 Winner Best Personal Injury Law Firm - Garling&Co
Garling&Co acknowledged the role of Beaton Research and Consulting in maintaining the integrity of the awards, thanked Westpac for its support as Principal Sponsor, and congratulated fellow finalists and winners recognised across the legal and professional services categories.
Garling&Co acts exclusively for people with serious injuries, providing legal assistance in matters arising from workplace accidents, motor vehicle incidents, medical negligence, public liability claims and related matters. Every lawyer at the firm is an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law, ensuring each matter is handled by practitioners recognised by their peers for advanced expertise.
In recent years, the firm has embedded trauma‑informed communication across all areas of its business, recognising the emotional and psychological impact of serious injury and shaping how clients are supported, how matters are managed and how communication is handled throughout the legal process.
‘Our role is not just to achieve legal outcomes,’ Mr Garling said. ‘It’s to help people make informed decisions, regain confidence and move forward. Client feedback tells us whether we are genuinely delivering on that responsibility.’
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