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High Court raises the bar on redundancy obligationsLast week, the High Court delivered its decision in Helensburgh Coal Pty Ltd v Bartley [2025] HCA 29, confirming a broader approach to assessing...

Another franchisor fined: Non-compliance with Franchise Disclosure Register...The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued an infringement notice to HN Macgregor Franchisor Pty Ltd – a...

ASIC highlights fast-track IPOs, disclosure of non-IFRS financial information...ASIC’s latest Corporate Finance Update (Issue 23) highlights several important regulatory developments and reminders affecting IPOs, disclosure...

Liftoff down under: Lessons from a landmark Australian launchAfter a few false starts, on 30 July 2025, Gilmour Space Technologies (Gilmour Space) made history in achieving the first liftoff from Australia...

The new and improved AS 4000:2025 General Conditions of Contract is here!On 30 June 2025, Standards Australia announced the AS 4000 underwent its first significant revision in almost 30 years. The revised standard...

Next Science Limited signs landmark deal valued at US$50 million with...HWL Ebsworth is advising ASX-listed Next Science Limited (ASX: NXS) on the proposed sale of its business to Italian healthcare group Demetra...

Shielding sensitive information: A new era of ‘protected...On 10 June 2025, certain amendments to the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (the Act) came into effect. Those amendments, which are contained in new...

ExPRIS Delivery – Timetable set for the commencement of WA’s new...The countdown is on! The Western Australian Government has confirmed details for commencement of substantive obligations under the Privacy and...

Charting a new course in aquaculture: HWLE advises Clean Seas Seafood on...HWL Ebsworth has advised South Australian founded and ASX listed Clean Seas Seafood Ltd in relation to its acquisition by Yumbah Aquaculture...

RBA’s proposed reforms to card payment costs & surcharging: Key...On 15 July 2025, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) released a consultation paper (the Consultation Paper) as part of its review of merchant...

Different for all the right reasons.

HWLE was built on a foundation of challenging the traditional law firm model. Our firm is structured around what clients value most: expertise and measurable outcomes – without the ego. That’s not just a model. It’s a mindset. And it’s one our clients value.

Largest legal partnership in Australia.

HWLE is the only fully integrated commercial law firm with offices in every State and Territory across Australia. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia shows that clients and lawyers want to do things differently. With 270+ partners and over 1,700 staff in Australia we’re able to offer expert legal support.

Richard WestmorelandPartnerSydney

Katherine BarclaySpecial CounselHobart

Jamie RestasPartnerAdelaide

Richard GilesConsultantDarwin

Victoria ChalmersSpecial Counsel Brisbane

Raisa AniversarioSpecial CounselCanberra

George AngelinasPartnerSydney | Norwest

Nicole ButlerSpecial CounselMelbourne

Brett TurnbullPartnerSydney

Maged JebeileSpecial CounselSydney

Sarah CarrollPartnerMelbourne

Stephen KerrConsultantMelbourne

Peter StaniszewskiPartnerAdelaide

Damien FoulisPartnerAdelaide

Sarah BainesSpecial Counsel Brisbane

A culture grounded in collaboration, excellence, and genuine support — at HWLE, you're part of something bigger.

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HWLE has offices in every State and Territory in Australia.