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DMAW Lawyers recognised in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms Australia

We’re proud to share that DMAW Lawyers has been recognised in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms Australia.

This prestigious award acknowledges outstanding law firms based on expertise across specific specialties and jurisdictions.

We’re pleased to be recognised for our capability in the following areas:

Metropolitan Tier 1 - Adelaide

Metropolitan Tier 2 - Adelaide

Metropolitan Tier 3 - Adelaide

It’s been a fantastic year for DMAW Lawyers, and this recognition in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms Australia is a reflection of the hard work, dedication and expertise of our entire team. We’re proud to be acknowledged across such a broad range of practice areas - it speaks to the depth of talent within our firm and our commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients.

— Bernice Witkowski - Chief Executive Officer

Best Lawyers in Australia™ 2026

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Seva Surmei
Principal

Seva is a principal in our transactions team. Seva is a specialist franchise lawyer and provides franchising, licensing and distribution advice to clients with Adelaide-based, national and international operations.

Our dedicated team of lawyers works collaboratively to create opportunities and achieve timely, precise outcomes with a sharp commercial focus. We add value, solve problems and deliver results.
Daniel Jenkinson
Principal

Daniel is a principal in the firm’s transactions practice. He acts on mergers and acquisitions, corporate and commercial matters for a broad range of business clients, including some of the largest businesses in South Australia.

Our dedicated team of lawyers works collaboratively to create opportunities and achieve timely, precise outcomes with a sharp commercial focus. We add value, solve problems and deliver results.
Glenn Davis
Principal

Glenn is a principal in the firm’s corporate practice. Glenn provides advice to public and private entities throughout Australia on a full range of corporate and business law issues.

Our dedicated team of lawyers works collaboratively to create opportunities and achieve timely, precise outcomes with a sharp commercial focus. We add value, solve problems and deliver results.
Paul Dugan
Principal

Paul is a principal in the firm’s disputes practice. Paul has extensive experience in industrial relations and workplace law, risk management advice and the investigation and resolution of corporate, commercial and insurance issues and disputes and more.

Our dedicated team of lawyers works collaboratively to create opportunities and achieve timely, precise outcomes with a sharp commercial focus. We add value, solve problems and deliver results.
Peter Kupniewski
Principal

Peter is a principal in the firm’s corporate practice. He provides advice on the full range of corporate transactions including capital raisings, contested and friendly takeover bids and schemes of arrangement.

Our dedicated team of lawyers works collaboratively to create opportunities and achieve timely, precise outcomes with a sharp commercial focus. We add value, solve problems and deliver results.
Peter Varacalli
Principal

Peter is a principal in the firm's transactions practice. He has extensive experience handling a range of matters including corporate acquisitions and disposals of land, real estate developments, real estate financing and leasing.

Our dedicated team of lawyers works collaboratively to create opportunities and achieve timely, precise outcomes with a sharp commercial focus. We add value, solve problems and deliver results.
Tom Dachs
Principal

Tom is a principal within the firm’s disputes practice. Tom specialises in commercial disputes. He has acted in a full spectrum of complex commercial litigation, construction, superannuation, transport and trade matters.

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