Kelso Lawyers help victims of childhood sexual abuse to obtain compensation. With over 30 years experience, our team has the expertise to help you achieve justice. Share your story confidentially with us. Our team will be in touch to discuss your options.

Kelso Lawyers is a specialist Australian law firm focused on institutional abuse claims and compensation matters. Established in 1986, the firm has built its practice around representing survivors of abuse in institutional settings, including schools, churches, foster care, youth detention centres, sports organisations, and defence-related environments.

The firm is known for its survivor-focused approach, combining legal advocacy with personal understanding and support throughout the claims process. Kelso Lawyers assists clients pursuing compensation through litigation and the National Redress Scheme, with an emphasis on holding institutions accountable and achieving meaningful outcomes for survivors.

With decades of experience in sensitive and complex abuse matters, the firm has developed a strong reputation for acting in high-stakes claims against powerful organisations across Australia.

Practice Areas

• Institutional Abuse Claims
• Church Abuse Claims
• Children’s Home Abuse Claims
• School Abuse Claims
• Youth Detention Abuse Claims
• Foster Care Abuse Claims
• ADF (Defence Force) Abuse Claims
• Sports Abuse Claims
• National Redress Scheme Claims
• Compensation Law

Experience

• Established in 1986 with nearly four decades of practice
• Specialist focus on institutional abuse and compensation law
• Extensive experience acting against large institutions and organisations
• Involved in high-value settlement outcomes across Australia
• Experience supporting survivors through litigation and redress processes
• Strong background in sensitive trauma-informed legal representation
• Large client reach through national advocacy and awareness efforts
• Proven record of achieving compensation outcomes for clients without court proceedings in many matters