There are some things that never go out of fashion – service to the client, cost effectiveness and achieving the right result. We’re old fashioned that way, but we make use of the latest technology, resources and communications systems to improve our service, reduce the cost and ensure that you get the right result.

We measure our success by the length of our individual client relationships. Our clients return to us because we meet their expectations in terms of service and result. In some instances we are dealing with fourth generation clients about everything from wills to complicated business structuring or commercial litigation.

The law is becoming more complex and we ensure that we are-up-to-date. It is our job to know of the latest developments as soon as or before they occur. We use all available technological resources to remain ahead of the pack so as to provide the most accurate timely and up-to-date advice possible. We also understand the importance of being available when you need us. All the staff at Henderson & Ball are conscious of the need to keep our clients constantly updated on each matter, take telephone calls and emails when they arrive and communicate in the quickest possible way.

Our specialisation means that we can meet our clients highest expectations irrespective of the problem.

Our size means that we are large enough to handle the most detailed and complex of legal problems yet small enough to ensure that our clients always receive prompt and personal service.

Our history means that we do not tolerate anything less than 100% commitment to our clients' needs.

Back in 1885, Thomas Henderson, a solicitor of Scottish heritage and the highest ethical values, opened an office in Williamstown – this was the genesis of the firm.

In 1909, he entered into a partnership with Robert Ball at premises in Little Collins Street, Melbourne, then called Chancery Lane because of the concentration of legal offices there. The partnership of Henderson & Ball had commenced and it has continued ever since.

The firm remained in Little Collins Street until 1986. By that time Henderson and Ball also had branch offices in Camberwell and East Kew. In April 1986 all three offices were closed and the whole firm moved into new premises in High Street East Kew, from where the practice continued for the next 20 years. In December 2005, the firm moved into new premises at 17 Cotham Road, Kew.

In December 2016 the firm moved to a newly refurbished premises at 5 Wellington Street, Kew.

Over the last 130 years there has always been a Robert Ball as a partner in the firm. The original Robert George Ball was joined in the partnership by his son Robert John Ball in 1939 and he, in turn had his son, the present Robert Ball, join the firm in 1968. The present partners are Robert Ball and Justin Lawrence who started in 1996.