12/05/2026
Rob Roy Rankin is a commercial lawyer, entrepreneur and the founder of Rankin Business Lawyers — an Australian-based national virtual law firm built to challenge traditional legal models and deliver a better experience for both clients and lawyers.
Rob began his legal career in intellectual property law within the pharmaceutical sector, later moving into commercial law and becoming a Partner at a prominent Melbourne firm. Successful in traditional practice, he felt that the legal industry was overdue for change — both in how legal services were delivered and how lawyers were expected to work.
Seeking a smarter, more sustainable way to practise law, led Rob to establish Rankin Business Lawyers with a clear vision: to create a firm that prioritises flexibility, embraces technology and delivers practical legal solutions through transparent, client-focused pricing.
Under Rob’s leadership, the firm has grown into a nationally recognised business known for doing things differently. By empowering lawyers to work autonomously and flexibly, Rankin Business Lawyers has built a model that attracts exceptional talent and creates better outcomes for clients.
Committed to using business as a force for good, Rob's firm is a Certified B Lab business with a strong focus on social impact, accountability and sustainability. This commitment has been recognised globally, with Forbes naming the firm to its Best for the World – Workers Honoree List in 2018, 2019 and 2021.
At the heart of everything Rob does is a passion for helping people and businesses grow. He is known for building strong relationships, thinking creatively and delivering long-term solutions that create meaningful success for clients, colleagues and the broader community.
Accelerate 2026 Business Conference
📅 21 – 23 May 2026
📍 Manly, New South Wales, Australia
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