The firm of Macquarie Local Government Lawyers was formed in 1997 in response to the need for an alternative legal provider to Local Government. Macquarie is different to other law firms, preferring to regard itself as a business which offers legal and strategic advice exclusively to the Local Government market. Macquarie is solution oriented by going beyond the legal answers to achieve positive and commercial outcomes. The firm acts only for Victorian Municipal Councils thereby avoiding any conflicts of interest. The Macquarie practice is based on the relationships it builds with its clients.