Barry.Nilsson.Lawyers is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The 13 partner firm, which employs over 140 staff, was started as a sole practitioner firm by John Barry in December of 1963.

While the official anniversary date is on 9 December, the firm’s celebrations will start this month. There will be a gala event at the newly refurbished Brisbane City Hall in October.

Managing partner Don Leembruggen said that he was looking forward to celebrating this milestone with the team. “I’m really excited about what we’ve got planned for the year,” he said. “Everyone important to the past, present and future of the firm will be involved in some way.”