Robin Speed and Bruce Stracey founded Speed and Stracey in 1976.

In 1965, Robin Speed graduated in Law at the University of Sydney, third in the year, (first was Professor Chesterman and second Mr Justice Gummow of the High Court). Robin later completed a Master of Laws with First Class Honours at the University of Sydney. He commenced his legal career in 1966.

In 1973, Bruce Stracey graduated in Law at the University of Sydney and later completed a Master of Laws in Taxation and Trade Practices at the same University. He commenced his legal career in 1973.

After two years of working together, Robin and Bruce decided to move on and establish Speed and Stracey.

Speed and Stracey is the business name of Speed and Stracey Lawyers Pty Ltd, a company with limited liability.

Today, Speed and Stracey is one of the most well-respected tax and commercial law firms in Australia. It is led by its Managing Director Grae McKenzie who joined in 1983, as well as Directors Hugh Scott (1986), Malcolm Stewart (1988), Daniel Appleby (1998) and Peter Speed (2000).

Speed and Stracey has a passion for justice and the rule of law and commitment to clients - encompassed in the "Speed and Stracey Way" for handling each matter.