The majority of the Australian Government’s defence work is going to a range of private law firms with Clayton Utz winning the biggest share. According to the Brisbane Times, the department spent more than $13 million dollars on external legal advisors across a three month period. Clayton Utz received $3.4 million for that period whilst DLA Piper won $2.3 million worth of business. Sparke Helmore billed $1.1 million as did Ashurst whilst Minter Ellison was awarded $1 million worth of work. Source: Brisbane Times