Maddocks in the Community

Supporting Community Organisations

Each year, Maddocks supports organisations doing outstanding work in the communities in which they – and we – operate.

The Maddocks Foundation funds important work by providing significant financial grants, while our Small Grants programs provides urgent funds to community organisations of which our people have a connection.

Towards Sustainability

We are always looking for ways to reduce our impact on the environment. We do this in partnership with our people, our clients and suppliers.

These initiatives range from reducing travel and a reduction in the use of paper to sourcing sustainable products from our suppliers.

We are also proud to be an Executive Member of the Australian Legal Sector Alliance, a group of law firms committed to promoting sustainable practices across the sector. Each year we report our progress to the Australian Legal Sector Alliance (AusLSA).

Promoting ethical procurement

We are committed to working with our suppliers to promote ethical procurement and sourcing.

As part of this, we report annually on the work we do to eliminate modern slavery.

Taronga Zoo

Maddocks is a sponsor of Taronga Zoo, and sponsor of Taronga Foundation's contribution to conservation.

Through research, education, action and advocacy, Taronga is leading vital work that supports wildlife, habitats and communities across the globe.

Pro bono legal services

At Maddocks, our purpose includes making a difference for our community. One of the ways we do this is by providing free legal services to enable access to justice and to promote the public interest.

Asian Australian Lawyers Association

Maddocks is a platinum sponsor of the Asian Australian Lawyers Association (AALA) to promote cultural diversity in law. 

Maddocks has also sponsored the William Ah Ket Scholarship in past years. The scholarship is named in honour of William Ah Ket, who completed his articled clerkship at Maddocks (then called Maddock, Johnson & Jamieson) in 1903. He is one of the first people of Chinese heritage to practise as a lawyer in Australia.
 

Sydney Festival

For many years, Maddocks continues to serve as official pro bono lawyers for the Sydney Festival.

Sydney Festival is an iconic and city-wide celebration of culture, creativity and the questioning mind and Maddocks is excited to contribute our support to the city of Sydney through the unique program of theatre, music, dance and visual art. Maddocks are proud to be part of this unique and diverse showcase, enriching the cultural landscape of greater Sydney.

Our Diversity & Inclusion Partnerships

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion, and to making a difference in the communities in which we operate, means there are opportunities for our people to play a greater role beyond their job title.

National Gallery of Australia

Maddocks is proud of our long-standing partnership with the NGA and supporting arts and culture in Canberra.

We believe in the power of the arts to inspire and connect communities, and we’re delighted to support the National Gallery of Australia’s major exhibition, Arthur Boyd: Tapestries. 

From 20 June – 18 October 2026, visitors can experience a world-first presentation of the complete cycle of 20 monumental tapestries by one of Australia’s most celebrated artists. This exhibition brings together these works for the first time, alongside related drawings and prints that reveal the artistic and technical processes behind them.