KW Compensation Lawyers vs Splatt Lawyers compared on fees, specialists and offices (2026)

On our October 2026 scoring of KW Compensation Lawyers vs Splatt Lawyers, KW Compensation Lawyers scores 40/100 (92nd in Queensland) and Splatt Lawyers scores 86/100 (10th). Only Splatt Lawyers has a QLS Accredited Specialist, and both have offices in Greater Brisbane. Scores count public records, not case results.

At a glance

KW Compensation Lawyers92nd in Queensland

40/100

Splatt Lawyers10th in Queensland

86/100

Both in

Greater Brisbane

Facts checked 20 Oct 2026.

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FactKW Compensation LawyersSplatt Lawyers
Score (out of 100)40/10086/100
Best forClients who want to run a claim in Mandarin, Cantonese, Hakka or Malay. The principal solicitor speaks all four.Statewide office network, with ten listed Queensland locations from Cairns to Southport
Has a QLS Accredited SpecialistNot publishedYes
Published fee terms
No win, no fee: no professional fees if the claim does not succeed, and in most cases no outlays either (excep…No win, no fee: no professional fees if the claim does not succeed, and in most cases no outlays either (exceptions set out in the costs agreement). Fees are charged for work done, not as a percentage of the payout, and are subject to Queensland's 50/50 cap. Outlays are paid by the firm as the claim runs, and nothing is payable upfront. Free first consultation.
Advertises a '100% no-win, no-fee' guarantee: free first consultation, no legal costs until settlement, the fi…Advertises a '100% no-win, no-fee' guarantee: free first consultation, no legal costs until settlement, the firm funds medical assessments, reports and other disbursements until the claim succeeds, and 'nothing if you lose'. States 'no hidden costs or uplift fees' and that fees are capped. Fees are calculated on the work required rather than a percentage of the payout, files are independently cost-assessed, and it cites the Queensland 50/50 rule (Legal Profession Act 2007, s 347).
Doyle's GuideNot listedRecommended 2025
Google rating5.0 (24)4.8 (295)
Queensland officesEight Mile PlainsFortitude Valley +9 offices
Claim types5 of 8
Car accident (CTP), Motorcycle accident, Public liability, TPD & superannuation, Workers compensation
5 of 8
Car accident (CTP), Motorcycle accident, Public liability, TPD & superannuation, Workers compensation
Firm typeIndependent Queensland firmIndependent Queensland firm
FoundedNot published1995
Facts checked20 October 202620 October 2026

Facts come from each firm’s profile, with sources and check dates. How scores work.

Key differences between KW Compensation Lawyers and Splatt Lawyers

  • Score. KW Compensation Lawyers scores 40/100 and ranks 92nd of 132 Queensland firms. Splatt Lawyers scores 86/100 and ranks 10th.
  • QLS Accredited Specialist. KW Compensation Lawyers has none on the QLS register. Splatt Lawyers has Kerry Splatt.
  • Doyle’s Guide 2025/2026. KW Compensation Lawyers is not listed. Splatt Lawyers is listed as Recommended (2026).
  • Published fee terms. Both firms publish them on their websites.
  • Queensland offices. KW Compensation Lawyers has 1 office (Greater Brisbane). Splatt Lawyers has 10 (Greater Brisbane, Bundaberg and the Fraser Coast, Cairns and Far North Queensland, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba and the Darling Downs and Townsville and North Queensland).
  • Claim types. KW Compensation Lawyers lists 5 of 8 and Splatt Lawyers lists 5 of 8.
  • Firm type. KW Compensation Lawyers is an independent Queensland firm. Splatt Lawyers is an independent Queensland firm, founded in 1995.

Which firm suits which need

No firm suits everyone. For each common need, this shows which of the two firms meets it, from checked public records:

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Why

A QLS Accredited Specialist in Personal Injuries Law

Splatt Lawyers

Checked on the QLS register

A Doyle’s Guide 2025 or 2026 listing

Splatt Lawyers

Doyle’s Queensland plaintiff lists

Fee terms you can read before you call

Both firms

Published on the firm’s website

More Queensland offices to meet in

Splatt Lawyers

10 offices against 1

About KW Compensation Lawyers

KW Compensation Lawyers is a Brisbane personal injury practice. It acts in four kinds of Queensland claim. See the full KW Compensation Lawyers profile.

About Splatt Lawyers

Splatt Lawyers is a Queensland compensation law practice with its head office at 69 Amelia Street, Fortitude Valley. Splatt Lawyers Pty Ltd (ABN 31 614 286 538) operates the practice. See the full Splatt Lawyers profile.

How we compared them

Both firms are scored out of 100 on the same public records: a QLS Accredited Specialist (25 points), Doyle’s Guide listings (up to 20), Google rating (up to 20), fee terms published on the firm’s website (15), claim types (up to 10) and Queensland offices (up to 10). Neither firm paid to appear, and we take no referral fees. Read the full method.

Frequently asked questions

Neither is better for every claim. On our published scoring, KW Compensation Lawyers scores 40/100 and Splatt Lawyers scores 86/100. Scores measure public facts such as QLS accreditation, Doyle’s Guide listings and published fee terms, not results in individual cases, so check which firm handles your claim type and has an office near you.

Our check of the Queensland Law Society register found no Accredited Specialist in Personal Injuries Law at the firm. The register is public, so you can check it yourself.

Yes. Our check of the Queensland Law Society register lists Kerry Splatt as an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injuries Law.

KW Compensation Lawyers lists 1 Queensland office (Greater Brisbane). Splatt Lawyers lists 10 (Greater Brisbane, Bundaberg and the Fraser Coast, Cairns and Far North Queensland, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba and the Darling Downs and Townsville and North Queensland). Both have an office in Greater Brisbane.

First, check that the firm handles your claim type. Then compare QLS specialist accreditation, the nearest staffed office and the fee terms. Finally, ask each firm who will run your claim and for its written costs disclosure before you sign.

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