Michelle Lau featured in the 2026 International Women's Day Edition of the Communications Law Bulletin published by Communications and Media Law Association (CAMLA).

We are incredibly proud to announce that Michelle Lau has been awarded Winner of theTechnology, Media & Telecommunications Partner of the Year Award in the Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards 2025.

Michelle Lau, Founder and Principal Lawyer said ”It’s a privilege to be awarded the Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Award, particularly in the extremely competitive category of Technology, Media & Telecommunications amongst such an outstanding and talented group of candidates from across Australia, including partners at large national firms, making this achievement even more meaningful. Thank you to our TMT clients who choose to partner with us and to my amazing team who demonstrate excellence every day, without whom this would not have been possible.”

We are thrilled to announce our selection as finalist of the Boutique Diversity Law Firm of the Year award in the prestigious Lawyers Weekly Women in Media Awards 2024. Winners will be announced at a black-tie gala at the Crown, Melbourne on Thursday, 14 November 2024.

The Women in Law Awards is the benchmark for excellence, recognising the best and brightest women across the Australian legal industry. This prestigious national awards program presents an exceptional opportunity for leading women to showcase their achievements, attract more clients and propel their careers, on top of receiving the recognition they deserve. Securing a place as a finalist is widely recognised as a remarkable achievement in the legal industry. It signifies the unwavering determination and commitment of individuals, teams and firms playing a pivotal role in propelling the industry forward. Read Press Release here.

Michelle Lau, Founder and Principal Lawyer said “Being selected as a finalist for the Boutique Diversity Law Firm award is exciting as it is a recognition that we are trailblazers on issues which are important to the Blue Space Legal team – supporting cultural diversity, gender diversity and true flexible working in the legal profession, the latter of which we believe in turn supports a more sustainable, balanced and happier work life, whether it be allowing team members to juggle family life, further study, health issues, hobbies, or other career pursuits.”

We are proud to announce our selection as winner of the Top Boutique Law Firm award in the Entertainment Law category in the Australasia Lawyer’s Awards 2024.

The award was evaluated based on the strength of the matters handled by the firms, their longevity in the profession, their client service delivery approach and noteworthy achievements in meeting clients’ needs. According to the Australasia Lawyer’s Awards, the winners represent “the cream of the crop and earned the right to be recognised as the Top Boutique Firms in Australia this year”.

Michelle Lau, Founder and Principal Lawyer said “Although a small firm, we operate to the highest standards and compete on a national and international stage. The awards are a direct reflection of our team's collective hard work, and constant dedication to always doing the best by our clients. Winning in the Entertainment Law category is particularly gratifying, and an affirmation of the niche we have manage to carve out in the legal market.”

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2022 Winner: Michelle Lau, Principal Lawyer and Founder, Blue Space Legal